Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer, mobile device or other device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to remember certain information about your browsing activity, preferences or settings and, depending on their purpose, may enable certain functions or help the website operator understand how the website is used.
Cookies may be either first-party cookies, placed by the Association of Sport Performance Centres (ASPC), or third-party cookies, placed by external service providers whose services are integrated into the Website.
The ASPC uses cookies and similar technologies on www.sportperformancecentres.org for the proper functioning, security and administration of the Website, including the management of registered user accounts and sessions, as well as to improve usability and analyse how the Website is used.
In particular, cookies may be used to:
- maintain user sessions and enable registered users to securely access their accounts;
- remember authentication and other user preferences;
- enable registered users to create, edit and manage content that they contribute to the Website;
- remember preferences such as language and other configuration settings;
- maintain the integrity and security of the Website and prevent unauthorised access;
- analyse Website traffic and usage through Google Analytics;
- generate aggregated statistical information about Website usage and performance; and
- improve the structure, functionality, content and usability of the Website.
The ASPC will not use non-essential cookies for purposes requiring the user’s consent unless the appropriate consent has been obtained in accordance with applicable legislation.
When you first access the Website, you may be presented with a cookie-management mechanism through which you can accept, reject or configure non-essential cookies according to their categories.
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without prior consent where they are necessary for the transmission of a communication or for the provision of a service expressly requested by the user, as permitted by applicable law.
In particular, cookies required for user authentication, session management, security and the proper operation of features available to registered users may be strictly necessary for the service requested by those users.
Analytics and other non-essential cookies, including those used by Google Analytics, will be activated only where the applicable legal requirements have been satisfied, including obtaining the user’s consent where required.
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie-management options made available on the Website, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.
What types of cookies do we use?
The Website uses or may use the following categories of cookies:
These cookies are required for the Website to operate correctly and securely.
They may be used for purposes including:
- user authentication and login;
- maintaining registered-user sessions;
- protecting user accounts and Website functions;
- maintaining the security and integrity of the Website;
- enabling registered users to create, edit, save and manage content; and
- remembering technical settings required for the proper operation of the Website.
These cookies are generally exempt from the consent requirement where they are strictly necessary for a service expressly requested by the user or for the operation of the Website.
Functionality and preference cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices and preferences made by users, such as language preferences and other configuration settings.
They may also contribute to a more consistent experience for registered users when they access and manage their own content.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary for the service requested by the user, they will only be used where the appropriate legal basis, including consent where required, has been obtained.
Analytics cookies – Google Analytics
The ASPC uses Google Analytics to analyse traffic and usage of the Website and to obtain statistical information that helps us understand how visitors interact with the Website.
Google Analytics may collect information relating to Website usage, including information about pages visited, interactions with the Website, technical information about the browser or device used and other information generated through the use of cookies or similar technologies.
The ASPC uses this information for statistical and analytical purposes, including measuring Website activity, identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing technical issues and improving the usability and usefulness of the Website.
Google acts as a third-party service provider in connection with Google Analytics and may process information in accordance with its applicable terms and privacy documentation.
Where required by applicable legislation, Google Analytics cookies will only be activated after the user’s consent has been obtained.
Certain functions or content available through the Website may involve third-party services. Such services may place their own cookies or use similar technologies.
The ASPC does not control cookies placed directly by third-party websites or services when users interact with those services outside the ASPC Website.
Users are therefore encouraged to consult the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for further information.
Yes. You can delete cookies already stored on your device and configure your browser to block or restrict cookies.
Most web browsers allow users to manage cookies through their privacy or security settings. The procedure varies depending on the browser and device used.
You may also manage or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies through the cookie-management mechanism made available on the Website, where applicable.
Please note that deleting or blocking certain cookies, particularly strictly necessary cookies, may affect the availability or proper functioning of some Website features.
In particular, blocking cookies required for authentication or session management may prevent registered users from logging in or from creating, editing or managing content on the Website.
What happens if I block cookies?
You can normally browse the publicly accessible areas of the ASPC Website without accepting non-essential cookies.
However, blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. In particular:
- registered users may be unable to log in or maintain an authenticated session;
- registered users may be unable to create, edit, save or manage content they contribute to the Website;
- certain preferences, such as language or configuration settings, may not be remembered;
- some interactive or personalised functions may not operate as intended; and
- where analytics cookies are rejected, the ASPC will have less statistical information available to analyse Website usage and improve its content and functionality.
Strictly necessary cookies may continue to be used where they are required for the Website to function or to provide a service expressly requested by the user.
How to manage your cookie preferences
You can manage cookies in several ways.
Where available, the ASPC cookie-management mechanism allows you to accept, reject or configure non-essential cookies according to their categories.
You can also configure your web browser to accept, reject, block or delete cookies. Information about how to manage cookies is available in the help or privacy section of the browser you use.
Please note that cookie preferences may need to be configured separately on different browsers, devices or user profiles.
The ASPC may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and similar technologies used on the Website, changes in the services provided through the Website, or changes in applicable legislation or regulatory guidance.
We therefore recommend that you review this Cookie Policy periodically.
Last updated: September 2026
Association of Sport Performance Centres (ASPC)
Secretariat hosted by Centre d’Alt Rendiment (CAR)
Av. Alcalde Barnils 3-5
08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona, Spain
Telephone: +34 935 891 572
Email: secretariat@sportperformancecentres.org