This Cookie Policy explains how KickStream uses cookies and similar technologies on KickStream. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember preferences, keep you signed in, measure traffic, and show relevant advertising. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and device identifiers.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary
Required for core functionality such as security, load balancing, theme preferences, and rate limiting. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Session and security cookies
- Theme (light/dark) preference
- Local storage for saved teams (when not signed in)
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. pages viewed, traffic sources). We may use Google Analytics and/or privacy-focused analytics such as Plausible.
Advertising
Used to deliver and measure ads, limit ad frequency, and show personalized ads where permitted. Our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, may set cookies when ads are displayed.
3. Third-party cookies
Third parties that may set cookies on our site include:
- Google / AdSense — advertising and measurement. Google Cookie Policy
- Google Analytics (if enabled) — usage analytics. Google Analytics Opt-out
- Plausible (if enabled) — privacy-oriented analytics
- Affiliate partners — may use cookies when you click affiliate links
4. Managing cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings:most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser's help section for instructions.
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
- Industry opt-out (US): aboutads.info
- Industry opt-out (EU): Your Online Choices
Blocking cookies may affect site functionality (e.g. saved preferences or sign-in).
5. Consent
Where required by law (e.g. UK GDPR / EU ePrivacy), we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies used for analytics or advertising. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences.
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new partners or change how cookies are used. Check the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email hello@kickstream.com or visit our Contact page.