Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Shooting Club ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on shootingclub.app (the "Platform").

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the Platform
• Session Tokens: Maintain your session state and user ID
• Security Cookies: Help detect malicious activity and protect your account
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Preferences: Remember your settings (language, theme, notification preferences)
• Club Context: Remember the last club you visited for quick access
• UI State: Remember expanded/collapsed sections, selected tabs

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform:

• Usage Statistics: Pages visited, time spent, navigation patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Load times, errors, browser compatibility
• Feature Usage: Which features are used most frequently

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use:

• Cloudflare: CDN and security services
• Analytics Providers: Usage tracking and reporting

These third parties may use cookies according to their own privacy policies, which we do not control.

4. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage and session storage for:

• Caching data to improve performance
• Storing temporary form data
• Managing application state

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit the Platform, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies including optional ones
• Reject Optional: Only use essential cookies required for functionality
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings link in the footer
• Clearing your browser cookies
• Using browser settings to block cookies

5.3 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not alter our data collection practices when we detect a DNT signal.

7. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the Platform's support channels.