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Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Sports Bar AI ("we," "our," "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites, mobile applications, and related digital services.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other applicable U.S. privacy laws, the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.

We also use similar technologies, including:

  • Web beacons / pixel tags — Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether content has been viewed.
  • Local storage — Data stored in your browser that persists across sessions (similar to cookies but with larger capacity).
  • SDKs (Software Development Kits) — Code integrated into our mobile apps that collects usage data, analytics, and crash reports.
  • Device fingerprinting — Collecting device-specific attributes (such as screen size, operating system, and browser version) for analytics and fraud prevention.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies — Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies — Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually.
  • First-party cookies — Set by our website directly.
  • Third-party cookies — Set by external services integrated into our website.

3. Cookie Consent Management

We use CookieYes as our cookie consent management platform. When you first visit our website, a consent banner allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Customize your preferences by category.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the website to function. These enable core features such as page navigation, secure login, booking processes, and payment handling.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest — these cookies cannot be disabled as the website cannot function without them.

  • Sports Bar AI — Session management, authentication, CSRF protection
  • Stripe, Inc. — Secure payment processing and fraud detection
  • CookieYes — Storing your cookie consent preferences
  • Cloudflare, Inc. — Security, DDoS protection, and content delivery

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Collect anonymized information about how visitors use our websites and apps, including pages visited, time spent, bounce rates, and error reports. We use this data to improve performance and user experience.

Legal basis: Consent.

  • Google Analytics (GA4) — Website traffic analysis, user behavior, and conversion tracking
  • Google Tag Manager — Managing and deploying tracking scripts
  • Firebase Analytics — Mobile app usage analytics and crash reporting
  • Cloudflare Web Analytics — Performance monitoring and page load metrics

4.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features.

Legal basis: Consent.

  • Sports Bar AI — Language preference, theme settings, recently viewed events
  • Google Maps — Remembering map preferences and saved locations
  • Google Fonts — Loading preferred typography
  • Apple Maps — Location and mapping services

4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Deliver advertisements relevant to your interests, measure advertising effectiveness, and limit how often you see an ad. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites.

Legal basis: Consent.

  • Google Ads / Remarketing — Targeted advertising and conversion tracking
  • Meta Platforms (Facebook Pixel, Conversions API) — Ad targeting, retargeting, custom audiences, and conversion measurement
  • Instagram — Social media advertising and engagement tracking
  • X (Twitter) Pixel — Ad targeting and conversion tracking
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag — Professional audience targeting and ad analytics
  • YouTube — Video engagement tracking and ad personalization
  • Yelp — Business listing analytics and ad attribution

4.5 Social Media Cookies

Purpose: Enable social sharing features and track interactions with our social media content.

Legal basis: Consent.

  • Meta Platforms — Facebook and Instagram sharing, login, and social plugins
  • X Corp. — Tweet embedding and sharing
  • LinkedIn — Content sharing and professional networking
  • YouTube — Video embedding and playback
  • WhatsApp (Meta) — Share-to-WhatsApp functionality

5. Mobile Application Tracking

Our iOS and Android mobile applications use the following technologies:

  • Firebase Analytics (Google LLC) — App usage, screen views, and event tracking

  • Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC) — Crash detection and diagnostic reports

  • Apple Push Notification service (APNs) — Delivering push notifications on iOS

  • Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — Delivering push notifications on Android

  • App Tracking Transparency (ATT) (Apple Inc.) — iOS permission for cross-app tracking

  • Advertising Identifiers (IDFA/GAID) — Ad attribution and analytics (with consent)

  • Sign in with Apple — Authentication

  • Google Sign-In — Authentication

  • Facebook Login SDK — Authentication

On iOS, we respect your App Tracking Transparency (ATT) choice. If you decline tracking, we will not access your IDFA or track you across other apps and websites.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

  • Consent — For all non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, social media). We obtain your consent through our CookieYes banner before placing these cookies.
  • Legitimate interest — For strictly necessary cookies required for core website functionality, security, and fraud prevention.
  • Contractual necessity — For cookies required to process your bookings and payments.

You can withdraw your consent at any time. See Section 7 for how to manage your preferences.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

7.1 Our Cookie Banner

Use the CookieYes consent banner when you first visit our site, or click the cookie settings link in our footer to update your preferences.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies.
  • Block all or third-party cookies.
  • Set preferences for specific websites.

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads

7.4 Opt-Out Tools

Note: Blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect your experience, particularly for bookings, login, and personalized features.

8. Data Retention

  • Session cookies — Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies — Up to 2 years, depending on purpose
  • Analytics data — Up to 26 months
  • Advertising cookies — Up to 13 months
  • Consent records — 12 months from the date consent is given

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. However, we honor your cookie consent choices made through our CookieYes banner, which provides more granular control than DNT.

10. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through a revised consent banner. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

11. Contact Us

Sports Bar AI is operated by STARTIVENT, LLC.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:

STARTIVENT, LLC

30 N Gould St, Ste R

Sheridan, WY 82801, USA

Email: legal@startivent.com

Effective Date: February 17, 2026

Last Updated: February 17, 2026