Introduction
Welcome to the ShootSpot Cookies Policy. This policy explains how ShootSpot Inc. ("ShootSpot," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, shootspot.com, and any related mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can do many things, such as remembering your preferences, letting you navigate between pages efficiently, and generally improving your experience. They can also help to ensure that the advertisements you see online are more relevant to you and your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our Platform:
- First-party cookies: These are cookies that are set by ShootSpot directly. They are used to remember your preferences, such as your language settings, and to provide a better user experience.
- Third-party cookies: These are cookies that are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting. We use third-party cookies for various purposes, such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration.
We also use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Platform. They enable you to navigate the Platform and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
- Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Platform, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our Platform works.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies allow our Platform to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located.
- Targeting or advertising cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Purposes of Using Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To improve user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and settings, so we can provide you with a more personalized experience.
- To analyze website traffic: Cookies help us understand how visitors use our Platform, so we can improve its design and functionality.
- To personalize content and advertisements: Cookies help us deliver content and advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
- To enable social media integration: Cookies allow you to share content from our Platform on social media platforms.
- To ensure security: Cookies help us protect our Platform from fraud and abuse.
Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides more detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our Platform:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session across pages | First-party, Strictly Necessary | Session |
| analytics_id | Tracks website traffic and user behavior for analytics purposes | Third-party (Google Analytics), Performance | 2 years |
| language_preference | Remembers user's preferred language | First-party, Functionality | 1 year |
| ad_targeting | Delivers targeted advertisements based on user interests | Third-party (Advertising Network), Targeting | 3 months |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | First-party, Strictly Necessary | Session |
| user_location | Determines the user's location for personalized content | First-party, Functionality | 30 days |
User Consent
By using our Platform, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. When you first visit our Platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner that asks for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. If you decline cookies, some features of our Platform may not function properly.
You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our Platform.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser settings: You can configure your browser to accept or reject all cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set.
- Cookie consent tools: We may provide cookie consent tools that allow you to manage your cookie preferences directly on our Platform.
- Third-party tools: There are also various third-party tools available that can help you manage cookies.
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Platform may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account or access personalized content.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our Platform and update the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
ShootSpot Inc.Legal Department
456 Oak Avenue, Suite 789
Techville, CA 91234
Email: legal@shootspot.com
Phone: +1 830-450-9711
This Cookies Policy is effective as of October 26, 2023.
Policy Author: Dr. Eleanor Vance, Chief Legal Officer, ShootSpot Inc.