Last updated: September 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage where appropriate.
How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function, including keeping you signed in, processing ticket purchases, and preventing fraud. These cannot be declined.
- Preference cookies — remember choices you make, such as your cookie consent preference, so you do not have to re-enter them.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are visited, and how we can improve the experience.
Cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Maintains your signed-in session securely via our backend provider. | Session |
| Preferences | Stores your cookie consent choice so the banner does not reappear. | 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects aggregated data about site usage and page visits. | Varies |
| Payment provider | PayPal may set cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. | Session / persistent |
Managing your cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences" or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can choose to block, delete or disable cookies, but please note that some parts of our site may not work correctly if you do so.
You can change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser cache and local storage for this site, which will cause the cookie banner to appear again.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processing and analytics. These third parties are responsible for the cookies they set and we encourage you to review their cookie-cookie policies.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at tessa@futurecheer.net.