At Mad About Sports (madaboutsports.org), we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, provide personalized content, analyze site performance, and support marketing activities. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, store preferences, and provide functionality such as remembering login sessions or personalizing content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies
- Required for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, security, access to basic features).
- These cannot be disabled through cookie settings.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors use our website.
- We may use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymous data on page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.
- Functional Cookies
- Allow us to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience (e.g., saved language settings).
- Advertising & Targeting Cookies
- Used to deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
- These may be set by third-party advertising partners.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into our site (e.g., analytics providers, social media platforms, advertising networks). We do not control these cookies directly. Please review the privacy policies of those third parties for more information.
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions as expected.
- Analyze and improve site performance.
- Remember user preferences and settings.
- Deliver personalized ads and content.
- Measure effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
5. Managing Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.
- Opt-Out Tools: Services like Google Analytics provide opt-out tools to stop tracking across websites.
- Cookie Consent Banner: On your first visit, we may display a cookie banner where you can choose to accept or manage cookies.
Note: Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Mad About Sports
Email: eplfocus360 (at) outlook (dot) com
Website: https://madaboutsports.org