Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website’s server through your browser, enabling the site to remember your preferences and activity across visits.

2. Types of Cookies

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies originate from the Squad Stats domain and power core functionality. Third-party cookies come from external services (e.g., analytics) and may track your activity across sites.

3. Why We Use Cookies

• Enable essential site operations (e.g., sessions, security).
• Remember your preferences (e.g., theme, language).
• Gather anonymous analytics via Google Analytics.

4. Consent Management Platform (CMP)

On your first visit, a CMP banner lets you Accept or Reject non-essential cookies. No non-essential cookies are set until you choose.

5. Cookie Categories

5.1 Necessary Cookies

Essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled via the CMP.

5.2 Analytics Cookies

Used by Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) to collect aggregate, anonymized usage data.

5.3 Future Advertising Cookies

We may integrate Google advertising cookies (e.g., DART) in the future, only after explicit consent.

6. Browser Settings & Opt-Out

You can disable cookies or get warnings via your browser’s settings. Disabling cookies may affect site features. For Google Analytics opt-out, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.

7. Third-Party Disclosure & Links

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We share non-identifiable information with trusted service providers. Our site may link to third-party sites with independent policies.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. We will revise the “Last updated” date and, if significant, notify you via the homepage.

9. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]