Cookie Policy

Transparency First: This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on PlusPetanque Platform, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences. Your continued use of our platform indicates your acceptance of these practices.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session-based" (removed when you close your browser).

We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage to store small amounts of data on your device for functionality and performance purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features like authentication, security, and session management.

Session authentication and login state
Security tokens and CSRF protection
Language and locale preferences
Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.

Page views and navigation patterns
Feature usage and engagement metrics
Error tracking and performance monitoring
Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics

Preference Cookies

Optional

These cookies remember your settings and choices to provide a more personalized experience across sessions.

Dashboard layout and display preferences
Notification settings
Tournament view and filter preferences
Theme and accessibility settings

Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our communications. We do not sell your data.

Campaign attribution and referral tracking
Content relevance and personalization
Social media integration features
Email campaign effectiveness measurement

3. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Check your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.

Platform Preferences

You can adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit, or at any time through your account settings.

Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can use tools such as the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent your data from being collected.

Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage tracking preferences through your device's privacy settings under advertising or tracking options.

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect core platform functionality, including authentication and security features. You may be unable to log in or use certain services if these cookies are blocked.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our platform are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience. These may include:

• Authentication Providers: Google and Facebook OAuth services for social login
• Analytics Services: Google Analytics and Ahrefs Analytics, to help us understand platform usage and performance
• Payment Processors: Paddle, the merchant of record for organizer payments such as the bracket fee. Players never pay through the platform, so no payment cookies are involved in registering for a tournament
• Content Delivery: CDN services that may use cookies for optimal content delivery
• Security Services: Bot protection and fraud prevention tools

Each third-party provider operates under their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they handle your data.

Widgets on other websites. Organizations can embed PlusPetanque widgets (tournament lists, matches, standings, results, brackets and a registration form) on their own websites. A widget is a page served by PlusPetanque inside a frame. It sets no cookies and loads no analytics on the website that embeds it, so viewing a widget on an organization's site does not place any PlusPetanque cookie in your browser.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our platform.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Email: [email protected]