1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To enable certain functions of the website
  • To provide analytics and track visitor behavior
  • To store your preferences
  • To enable social media features
  • To deliver relevant advertising
  • To enhance website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Session cookies for authentication
  • Security cookies to prevent fraudulent use
  • Load balancing cookies

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us optimize our website and make it easier for you to navigate.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page load time measurement cookies
  • Error tracking cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • User interface customization cookies
  • Video player preference cookies

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

  • Third-party advertising network cookies
  • Remarketing cookies
  • Social media advertising cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website.

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website.

4.2 Social Media

Our website includes social media features, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube plugins. These features may collect your IP address and which page you are visiting on our website and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The expiration period varies depending on the cookie:

  • Some cookies expire after a few hours
  • Others may last for several months or years

6. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings page.

6.1 Browser Controls

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of cookies:

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals on our website.

8. Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@dodgeballchampions.com

Address: United States