Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners insights into how their site is used.
At AltSportsLeagues.ai, we use cookies to enhance your experience with our alternative sports leagues platform, including fantasy sports, betting markets, and league management tools.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:
- Session Management: Keep you logged in during your browsing session
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance across our servers
- CSRF Protection: Secure form submissions and API requests
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience on our platform:
- Preferences: Remember your language, region, and display settings
- League Settings: Save your favorite sports, leagues, and betting preferences
- Dashboard Layout: Remember your custom dashboard configurations
- Theme Selection: Maintain your chosen dark/light mode preference
3. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our platform is used:
- Usage Analytics: Track page views, feature usage, and user journeys
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor loading times and error rates
- A/B Testing: Test new features and optimize user experience
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues quickly
4. Sports Data Cookies
Specific to our sports platform functionality:
- Live Scores: Cache real-time sports data for faster loading
- Betting Markets: Remember your betting preferences and market filters
- Fantasy Teams: Save draft picks and team configurations
- League History: Track your participation in various leagues
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website:
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website usage analytics and performance monitoring
- Vercel Analytics: Platform performance and user experience metrics
- PostHog: Product analytics and user behavior insights
Authentication Services
- Firebase Auth: Secure user authentication and session management
- Supabase Auth: Alternative authentication for certain features
Sports Data Providers
- Sports APIs: Real-time scores, odds, and statistics from licensed providers
- Live Data Feeds: Streaming sports data and market updates
Payment Processing
- Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- PayPal: Alternative payment method cookies
Cookie Consent & Control
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies for the best experience
- Reject Non-Essential: Only use essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to enable
- Manage Settings: Change your preferences at any time
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or through your account settings.
Managing Your Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find these settings in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, but please note that some parts of our website may not work properly without cookies.
Our Cookie Management Tool
Use our built-in cookie management tool accessible from the footer of any page to customize your cookie preferences by category.
Third-Party Opt-Out
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the following links:
Data Privacy & Security
Any personal information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure cookie transmission (HTTPS-only)
- Regular security audits and cookie inventory reviews
- Data minimization principles
- Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
Cookie Retention
Different types of cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until deleted or expired (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Authentication Cookies: Usually expire after 30 days of inactivity
- Preference Cookies: May last up to 1 year or until manually cleared
Cookie-Specific Rights
In addition to general privacy rights, you have specific rights regarding cookies:
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Right to Object: You can object to cookies based on legitimate interests
- Right to Portability: Request data about your cookie preferences in a portable format
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie-related data (subject to legal limits)
Exercise these rights through your account settings or by contacting our privacy team.
Cookie Audit & Transparency
We maintain a comprehensive cookie inventory and conduct regular audits to ensure transparency:
- Cookie Inventory: Complete list of all cookies used on our platform
- Impact Assessments: Privacy impact assessments for new cookie implementations
- Third-Party Reviews: Independent audits of our cookie practices
- Transparency Reports: Annual reports on cookie usage and consent rates
Our cookie audit reports are available upon request to demonstrate our commitment to privacy.
Sports-Specific Cookie Usage
Our platform uses specialized cookies for sports-related functionality:
Live Event Cookies
- Score Tracking: Real-time score updates for ongoing matches
- Live Streaming: Buffering and quality optimization for live sports
- Multi-View: Managing multiple concurrent game views
Fantasy Sports Cookies
- Draft State: Preserving draft progress and selections
- Team Management: Saving team configurations and strategies
- League Navigation: Remembering league preferences and filters
Betting Platform Cookies
- Odds Display: Preferred odds format and display settings
- Betting History: Tracking betting patterns for responsible gambling
- Risk Management: Deposit limit and self-exclusion preferences
Accessibility & Cookie Preferences
We ensure our cookie consent mechanisms are accessible to all users:
- Screen Reader Compatible: All cookie banners and dialogs work with screen readers
- Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard access to cookie preference controls
- High Contrast Support: Clear visibility in high contrast modes
- Multiple Languages: Cookie notices available in supported languages
- Mobile Optimized: Touch-friendly controls for mobile devices
Cookie Policy Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with major privacy regulations and standards:
GDPR Compliance
- Lawful basis for each cookie category
- Granular consent mechanisms
- Data subject rights implementation
- Privacy by design principles
CCPA/CPRA Compliance
- Clear notice of cookie usage
- Opt-out mechanisms for sales/sharing
- Data minimization practices
- Controller/Processor responsibilities
Industry Standards
- IAB Transparency & Consent Framework
- EDAA Best Practice Guide
- W3C Web Privacy Standards
- ePrivacy Directive compliance
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you through our platform, email, or prominent notices on our website.
Version History: We maintain a version history of our cookie policy to ensure transparency about changes over time. Previous versions are available upon request.
Contact Information
For questions about our cookie practices or to exercise your cookie-related rights:
Privacy & Cookie Team
Email: privacy@altsportsleagues.ai
Cookies: cookies@altsportsleagues.ai
Technical Support
Data Protection Officer: dpo@altsportsleagues.ai
Engineering: engineering@altsportsleagues.ai
Mailing Address
AltSportsLeagues.ai
Attn: Privacy Team
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy and cookie-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent privacy concerns, please mark your email as "URGENT PRIVACY MATTER".