Cookies Policy
Effective Date: 1.1.2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Sharkbetting ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website sharkbetting.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and deliver analytics and personalized content.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable core features like authentication, account management, and secure access
- Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use our Site, identify issues, and improve our services
- Preferences and personalization: To remember your settings and preferences (language, theme, filters)
- Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and protect our users
- Marketing and advertising: To deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features (like logging in or accessing secure areas) would not work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __clerk_db_jwt | Authentication session (Clerk) | Session |
| _vercel_jwt | Secure deployment verification | Session |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | 1 day |
3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymized information about pages visited, time spent, and errors encountered.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _va | Vercel Analytics (anonymized) | 13 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics (if enabled) | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (if enabled) | 24 hours |
3.3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your display settings (filters, sort order) | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
3.4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver personalized ads and measure campaign effectiveness. We only use these cookies with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel (if enabled) | 3 months |
| affiliate_ref | Tracks affiliate referrals | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties:
- Clerk: Authentication service - Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Payment processing - Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics - Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics (if enabled): Privacy Policy
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here's how you can manage your cookie preferences:
5.1. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
- 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
5.2. Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Browser Add-on
- Your Online Choices: Manage advertising cookies
- NAI Opt-Out: Network Advertising Initiative
5.3. Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can manage your preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer at any time.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices and honor browser-level cookie blocking.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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