Cookie Policy – BoardSphere
This Cookie Policy explains how BoardSphere uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in connection with our club board games website, booking system, community features, events, and related services. By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access our Services. They allow the platform to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a personalized experience. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until manually removed or after a set period).
2. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us enhance your club board games experience by:
- Membership Management: Remembering your login credentials, membership status, and reservation history.
- Event Participation: Storing information about your attendance in tournaments, workshops, or gaming events.
- Preference Customization: Saving your favorite board games, preferred game categories, and seating or table choices.
- Performance Monitoring: Understanding how visitors interact with the website, which pages are most viewed, and how booking features perform.
- Analytics: Tracking trends and usage patterns to improve Services and plan future club events.
- Marketing and Notifications: Delivering relevant announcements about new game arrivals, events, or promotions.
- Security: Detecting unusual activity, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting user accounts.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of our Services, including logging in, managing reservations, and participating in club events. Disabling essential cookies may limit your ability to use key features.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymized data on how users interact with the website and online booking system, helping us optimize performance and improve user experience.
- Functional Cookies: Store your preferences, such as favorite board games, table reservations, and selected settings for notifications or communications.
- Analytics Cookies: Track trends, engagement, and interactions with events or content to help improve the club’s offerings and plan future activities.
- Marketing Cookies: Deliver targeted promotions, announcements, or event invitations based on your interests, ensuring relevance and avoiding repetitive content.
4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies: Placed directly by our club platform to support essential functionality and personalized experiences.
Third-Party Cookies: Used by partners for analytics, event management, or advertising purposes. These third parties follow strict privacy standards and only process data as specified by us.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or device settings. Options may include:
- Accepting all cookies to maximize functionality.
- Blocking or deleting cookies entirely.
- Choosing to allow only essential cookies.
Disabling essential cookies may affect login, event booking, or participation in club features.
6. Duration of Cookies
Session Cookies: Active only while your browser is open and deleted after you leave the site.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed, allowing saved preferences and repeated use without reconfiguring settings.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are intended for users who meet the legal age requirements. For younger visitors, cookie use is limited to essential functions. Marketing cookies are not used for underage users without verified parental consent.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, Services, or legal requirements. Updates are effective upon posting, and continued use of Services indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to learn more about managing cookies, you may contact our support team using the communication channels provided on the platform.
Conclusion
Cookies enhance the club board games experience by enabling secure logins, personalized recommendations, smooth event participation, and optimized platform performance. Managing your preferences allows you to control which cookies are used while enjoying our Services fully.