Cookie Policy – Nigeria Grassroots Football Platform

SC Services Ltd Nigeria Grassroots Football Platform
Effective Date: 10 July 2026
Last Updated: 10 July 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SHEPHERDCAVE SERVICES LTD (“SC Services Ltd”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the Digital Nigeria Grassroots Football Platform (“Platform”).
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
By continuing to use the Platform, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Policy, subject to your browser settings and applicable law.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites operate efficiently, remember user preferences, improve security and provide information that assists in maintaining and improving website performance.
Cookies do not normally identify you directly; however, some cookies may be associated with personal data where permitted by applicable law.

3. Why We Use Cookies

The Platform uses cookies to:

ensure the website functions correctly;
maintain website security;
improve performance and reliability;
remember user preferences;
understand how visitors use the Platform;
identify technical issues;
improve the user experience.
SC Services Ltd does not use cookies to sell personal information or to serve behavioural advertising.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Platform.
They support functions such as:

secure browsing;
administrator login;
session management;
security protection;
fraud prevention;
website stability.
The Platform cannot function properly without these cookies.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform by collecting information such as:

pages visited;
time spent on pages;
navigation paths;
browser type;
device type;
operating system;
general location based on IP address (where applicable).
The information collected is used to improve the Platform and does not ordinarily identify individual visitors.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.
Examples include:

preferred language;
accessibility settings;
previously selected competition or team;
other website preferences.

4.4 Security Cookies

Security cookies assist in protecting the Platform by helping to:

detect suspicious activity;
prevent unauthorised access;
protect administrator accounts;
maintain platform integrity.

5. Third-Party Cookies

The Platform may use trusted third-party services to support functionality, security or website analytics.
Examples may include:

cloud hosting providers;
content delivery services;
website analytics services;
embedded maps;
embedded videos.
Where third-party cookies are used, they are subject to the privacy practices of those service providers.
SC Services Ltd does not control third-party cookie policies.

6. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

view stored cookies;
delete cookies;
block cookies;
restrict cookies from specific websites; or
receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the proper operation of the Platform.
Instructions for managing cookies can normally be found within your browser’s Help or Settings menu.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Platform supports youth football competitions involving participants under the age of eighteen (18).
Cookies are not used to profile children or to deliver targeted advertising.
Any personal data associated with cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, Children’s Privacy Notice, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and other applicable laws.

8. Data Protection

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, SC Services Ltd will process that information in accordance with:

the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023;
our Privacy Policy; and
applicable data protection requirements.
Cookie information is used only for legitimate website operation, security, performance improvement and user experience.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or website functionality.
The latest version will always be published on the Platform together with its effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
SHEPHERDCAVE SERVICES LTD
Email: [Insert Official Email]
Telephone: [Insert Number]
Website: [Insert Website]
Registered Office: [Insert Registered Address]