Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to site owners.

Cookies serve various purposes: - **Remember your preferences** - so you don't have to re-enter them each visit - **Keep you logged in** - maintain your session across pages - **Improve security** - protect against unauthorized access - **Analyze usage** - help us understand how people use our site - **Personalize content** - tailor the experience to your needs

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which work alongside cookies to provide enhanced functionality.

RocketHockey uses cookies for several purposes:

Authentication: We use cookies to identify you when you log in and maintain your session as you navigate the platform.

Security: Cookies help protect your account and our platform from unauthorized access and attacks.

Preferences: We remember your settings like timezone, theme preferences, and recently visited organizations.

Analytics: We collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site to improve the user experience.

Performance: Cookies help us monitor and improve the speed and reliability of our platform.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your explicit consent.

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Clerk (Authentication) - Manages user authentication - Essential for platform access - Privacy Policy: https://clerk.com/privacy

Stripe (Payments) - Processes payments securely - Required for payment functionality - Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

Google Analytics (Analytics) - Provides website usage statistics - Can be disabled via cookie settings - Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Vercel (Hosting) - Platform hosting and edge functions - Essential for website delivery - Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

Crisp (Live Chat) - Provides live chat support functionality - Optional - only active when you use chat - Privacy Policy: https://crisp.chat/en/privacy

We carefully vet third-party services and require them to handle your data responsibly.

You have control over the cookies used on this site:

Cookie Settings: Use our cookie banner to manage your preferences when you first visit, or update them anytime by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to: - View cookies stored on your device - Delete individual or all cookies - Block cookies from specific sites - Block all cookies (note: this may break functionality)

Browser-Specific Instructions: - Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies - Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data - Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals where technically feasible.

Mobile Devices: Cookie settings vary by device. Check your device settings or browser app settings.

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our platform.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in: - The cookies we use - Our practices - Legal requirements

When we make changes, we will: - Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page - For significant changes, display a notice on our website - Give you the opportunity to review and update your preferences

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