Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how GoalCurrent.live uses them, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others are used for analytics or advertising.
2. How We Use Cookies
GoalCurrent.live uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — to make the website work correctly
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site
- Advertising cookies — to show relevant ads via Google AdSense
- Push notification cookies — to manage your notification preferences via OneSignal
- Affiliate cookies — to track clicks on NordVPN and NordPass affiliate links
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gc_cookie_consent_v1 | GoalCurrent.live | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| gc_favourites_v1 | GoalCurrent.live | Stores your favourite teams (local storage) | Persistent | Essential |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Tracks website traffic and user behaviour | 2 years | Analytics |
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Personalises and measures advertisements | 13 months | Advertising |
| onesignal-* | OneSignal | Manages push notification subscriptions | Session/1 year | Push |
| nordvpn_aff_* | NordVPN | Tracks affiliate link clicks for commission | 30 days | Affiliate |
| nordpass_aff_* | NordPass | Tracks affiliate link clicks for commission | 30 days | Affiliate |
4. Your Consent
When you first visit GoalCurrent.live, a cookie consent banner appears. You can choose to:
- Accept — allow cookies including analytics and advertising where applicable
- Decline — allow only essential cookies required for the site to work
You can change your preferences at any time:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the relevant privacy policies:
6. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings:
Note: disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of GoalCurrent.live.
7. Affiliate Link Disclosure
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact: