Summary
We use only the minimum data and browser storage needed to run the Leaderboard and keep you signed in. We do not use advertising cookies and we do not run third-party analytics that track you across sites. If that ever changes, we’ll ask for your consent first.
What we store on our servers
When you create an account or enter scores, we store:
- Your login name and (optionally) email address.
- Your handicap and submitted round results.
- Basic operational logs (e.g., error messages, security events) for reliability and abuse prevention.
Passwords are stored using a strong one-way hash. Admins can reset a password to a temporary value but can’t view your existing password.
Cookies & Local Storage
We set only necessary cookies for login and security, plus a few local preferences saved in your browser (localStorage). These are listed below.
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Cookie (necessary) | Keeps you signed in and ties your requests to a secure session. | Session (deleted when you close the browser) |
__cf_bm, _cfuvid |
Cookie (necessary, Cloudflare) | Security/bot protection and performance. Set by Cloudflare to keep the site fast and reliable. | Short-lived (managed by Cloudflare) |
hh_hide_scored |
LocalStorage | Remembers the “Hide filled holes” scorecard setting. | Until you clear browser storage |
LocalStorage isn’t a cookie, but it’s still browser storage on your device. We mention it here for transparency.
Why there’s no cookie banner
Under UK PECR and UK GDPR, consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies used to provide the service you request (e.g., logging in, security). Since we only use necessary cookies and local preferences, we don’t show a consent banner.
If we add optional analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we’ll display a consent banner and only enable those after you opt in.
Your choices & controls
- Clear site data: You can clear cookies and local storage for this site from your browser settings. (Chrome: lock icon → Site settings → Clear data.)
- Login sessions: If you block cookies completely, you won’t be able to log in.
- Account & scores: To update or remove your account details or rounds, contact us and we’ll help.
Storage inspector (on this device)
This shows what your browser currently stores for this site. This view isn’t sent to the server.
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Contact
If you have any questions about privacy or cookies, please contact the site admin at admin@leaderboard-golf.co.uk.
Future analytics (optional, not enabled)
We don’t run analytics right now. If we enable privacy-friendly analytics later, we’ll add a consent prompt here and only load analytics after you opt in.