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Cookie Policy

Learn how Scouting4U uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience.

Last updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Scouting4U ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at scouting4u.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

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 to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies serve various purposes including:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Keeping you signed in to your account
  • Understanding how you use our website
  • Improving website performance and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Strictly Necessary

Essential for website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

Performance/Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site.

Functional

Remember your preferences and choices.

Third-Party

Set by third-party services we integrate with.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Essential cookies we use:

next-auth.session-tokenUser authentication session
next-auth.csrf-tokenSecurity protection against CSRF attacks
next-auth.callback-urlLogin redirect handling
themeDark/light mode preference

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our service and user experience. All data is collected anonymously.

Google Analytics (GA4)

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and referral source.

_gaDistinguishes unique users (2 years)
_ga_*Maintains session state (2 years)
_gidDistinguishes users (24 hours)

For more information about how Google uses your data, visit: Google Privacy Policy

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policies.

  • YouTube/Vimeo: When viewing embedded videos, these services may set cookies
  • Payment Processors: When making purchases, payment services may set cookies for security and fraud prevention
  • CDN Services: Content delivery networks may use cookies to optimize performance

Managing Cookies

You have the right to control how cookies are used. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings.

Browser Cookie Settings

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly if cookies are blocked.

Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals because there is no uniform standard for how to interpret these signals.

We recommend using the cookie management options described above if you wish to limit tracking on our website.

International Users

European Union (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. You can withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.

California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. While we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, some cookie-based tracking may constitute "sharing" under California law. You can exercise your rights through our cookie preferences or by contacting us.

Israel

We comply with Israeli privacy regulations regarding the use of cookies and tracking technologies. Our use of cookies is disclosed in this policy and our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Questions about cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.