Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 6, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SportsAPI360 ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services. This policy provides you with information about how we use these technologies, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and API authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the functionality of our website.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.4 Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains user session | Session |
| auth_token | Essential | Authentication for API access | 30 days |
| _ga | Performance | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| user_preferences | Functional | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
| _fbp | Targeting | Facebook Pixel - Used to deliver advertisements | 3 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:
- Google Analytics cookies for website analytics
- Google AdSense cookies for advertising
- Facebook Pixel for advertising and conversion tracking
- Intercom or similar for customer support chat functionality
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site, and some services and functionalities may not work.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
7. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner requesting your consent to set cookies. By clicking "Accept All Cookies," you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. You can choose to decline non-essential cookies by clicking "Manage Preferences" or "Decline."
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 123 Sports Avenue, Tech City, TC 12345