Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
2. How We Use Cookies
The Shadium uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Functions
- Maintain your session while using our service
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Analytics and Performance
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Measure and improve website performance
- Track error rates and page load times
- Analyze user interaction patterns
Functionality
- Remember your selected stadium preferences
- Store your recent searches and viewed stadiums
- Customize content based on your location
- Remember your cookie consent choices
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| shadium_session | Maintains user session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
Optional
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and encourage you to check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies.
Third-Party Services We Use:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
Google Privacy Policy - Weather APIs: For real-time weather data
May set cookies for API rate limiting
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool. Click the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer or the cookie icon that appears on our pages.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly without cookies enabled.
6. Cookie Consent
Legal Basis
We rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:
- Consent: For optional cookies, we obtain your consent before placing them on your device
- Legitimate Interests: For necessary cookies required for security and basic functionality
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent for optional cookies at any time through our cookie preferences tool or by contacting us at legal@theshadium.com.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through a prominent notice on our website
- Request new consent if required by law
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
The Shadium Legal Team
Email: legal@theshadium.com
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
For general inquiries, visit our Contact page.
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By using The Shadium, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.