Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Sportrak ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform. This policy is part of our Privacy Policy and should be read together with our Terms and Conditions.

By using Sportrak, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie preference settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Sportrak uses the following categories of cookies. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent settings.

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core features such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Authentication: Verify your identity and maintain your login session
Security: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
Session Management: Remember your selected team and navigation state
Remember Me: Keep you logged in when you select "Remember Me" (14-day validity)

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use Sportrak by collecting anonymous information about page visits, feature usage, and user behavior patterns. This data helps us improve the platform and user experience.

Track which features are most commonly used
Identify technical issues and performance bottlenecks
Understand user navigation patterns
Measure the effectiveness of new features

Analytics cookies do not identify you personally. All data is aggregated and anonymized.

2.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.

Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
Limit how many times you see the same advertisement
Measure advertising campaign performance
Track conversions from advertising sources

2.4 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

Remember your cookie consent preferences
Store your language and region settings
Recall your display preferences and customization options

3. Third-Party Cookies

Sportrak may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device. These include:

Content Delivery Networks (CDN): We use Bootstrap Icons from jsDelivr CDN to load fonts and icons efficiently. These CDN providers may set cookies to optimize content delivery.
Analytics Providers: If you enable analytics cookies, we may use third-party analytics services to collect usage statistics.

We do not have control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their cookie practices.

4. How We Use Cookie Data

We use the information collected through cookies for the following purposes:

Authentication & Security: Keep you logged in securely and protect against unauthorized access
Functionality: Remember your team selection and preferences across sessions
Performance: Monitor platform performance and identify areas for improvement
Analytics: Understand how users interact with features and make data-driven improvements
Personalization: Provide a customized experience based on your preferences
Compliance: Record your cookie consent choices in accordance with GDPR and other privacy laws

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Sportrak Cookie Preferences

You can customize your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below or accessing the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer:

Your preferences are stored in our database and will be remembered when you log in from any device.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View and delete cookies stored on your device
Block all cookies from being set
Block third-party cookies only
Receive notifications when cookies are set
Delete cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Important: If you block or delete essential cookies, some features of Sportrak may not work properly, and you may not be able to log in or use certain functionality.

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Sportrak does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie settings.

6. Cookie Consent and GDPR Compliance

Sportrak is committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. When you first visit Sportrak, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences for each cookie category

Your consent choices are stored in our database and linked to your user account. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie preference settings. Essential cookies will always be active as they are necessary for the platform to function.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Authentication Cookies: Remain until you log out or session expires
Remember Me Cookies: Valid for 14 days from creation
Preference Cookies: Stored indefinitely until you change them or clear cookies
Analytics/Marketing Cookies: Retention varies by third-party provider (typically 1-2 years)

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Material changes will be communicated through our platform or by email. Your continued use of Sportrak after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Sportrak Privacy Team
[Company Address]
[City, State/Province, Postal Code]
[Country]
Email: [contact@sportrak.com]