Last updated: February 2025
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. SPORTSBLOCK uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our Platform.
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| auth_ui_hint | Authentication display preferences | Session |
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores UI preferences and settings | 1 year |
| recent_communities | Tracks recently visited communities | 30 days |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics - tracks page views and user behavior | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _vercel_insights | Vercel Analytics - performance monitoring | Session |
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. These cookies are used to serve ads relevant to you and to measure ad performance.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google advertising — serves relevant ads | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google Publisher Infrastructure — ad personalization | 13 months |
| DSID | DoubleClick — tracks ad interactions | 2 weeks |
| IDE | DoubleClick — ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
| NID | Google — stores preferences and ad information | 6 months |
| test_cookie | DoubleClick — checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy policies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core Platform features.
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage tracking through cookie settings and browser extensions.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated revision date.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our official community channels.