Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Pickle Leagues uses cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) to operate and improve the Service.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session Cookie: Maintains your authenticated session after login. Without this cookie, you would need to log in on every page. Expires when you close your browser or after your session times out.
• CSRF Token Cookie: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks by validating that form submissions originate from our site.
• Cookie Consent: Stored via localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Push Notification Preferences: Stored via localStorage to remember your notification opt-in status and category preferences.
• PWA Install State: Stored via localStorage to remember whether you have dismissed the app install prompt.
• Theme/Display Preferences: Stored via localStorage to remember your display preferences across sessions.

2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to understand how users interact with the Service, including:

• Sponsor Impression Tracking: Tracks aggregate views and clicks on sponsor banners. This data is anonymized and not used to build individual user profiles.

We do not currently use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics). If we introduce third-party analytics in the future, we will update this policy and obtain consent where required.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into Pickle Leagues may set their own cookies:

• Stripe: Our payment processor may set cookies during checkout and payment flows to process transactions securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Instructions for common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to:

• Log in to your account
• Submit forms (CSRF protection will fail)
• Use authenticated features of the Service

Disabling functional cookies (localStorage) may result in repeated prompts (e.g., cookie consent banner, PWA install banner) and loss of saved preferences.

5. Cookie Retention

6. 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. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy when changes are made. Material changes will be communicated through the Service.

7. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@pickleleagues.com