1. Policy Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SixersHoops ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. Definition of Cookies and Trackers
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, SixersHoops) are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. like advertising, interactive content and analytics).
3. Specific Categories of Cookies Used
3.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website to you, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our Website functions.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you. We specifically utilize:
- Google Analytics: Used to understand site traffic and user behavior patterns.
- Google Tag Manager: Used to manage and deploy marketing tags.
3.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
4. Technical Breakdown of Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | ID used to identify users | HTTP | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | ID used to identify users | HTTP | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | HTTP | 1 minute |
5. Browser-Specific Control of Cookies
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 of our website may be restricted. Methods to manage cookies vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
6. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.