Cookie Policy
HockeyShare LLC (referred to herein as "HockeyShare," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies on our website and services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit and enable certain functionalities.
2. How We Use Cookies
HockeyShare uses cookies solely for essential purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Security: To protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
- Session Management: To maintain your session state while using our service
Important: We do NOT use cookies for:
- Tracking your behavior across websites
- Analytics or usage statistics
- Advertising or marketing purposes
- Sharing data with third parties
3. Types of Cookies We Use
HockeyShare uses only essential cookies required for secure operation:
3.1 Security Measures
All cookies used by HockeyShare include industry-standard security measures to protect your information and prevent unauthorized access. These security features are automatically implemented and require no action on your part.
4. Third-Party Cookies
HockeyShare integrates with minimal third-party services that may set their own cookies:
4.1 Cloudflare Turnstile
We use Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection on certain forms. This service may set cookies to:
- Verify that you're a human user (not a bot)
- Prevent automated abuse of our services
For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
4.2 Payment Processing
When you make a payment, you're redirected to Paddle's secure payment page, which may set its own cookies. These are governed by Paddle's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
Since we only use essential cookies required for the service to function, they cannot be disabled while using HockeyShare. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings.
5.1 Browser Cookie Settings
All modern browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (note: this will prevent you from logging into HockeyShare)
5.2 How to Manage Cookies
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their privacy or security settings. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions on viewing, deleting, or blocking cookies.
Note: If you disable cookies entirely, you will not be able to log into HockeyShare or maintain an active session.
6. Do Not Track
HockeyShare respects your privacy preferences. Since we don't use tracking cookies, the "Do Not Track" browser setting doesn't affect your experience on our platform.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Support: https://hockeyshare.com/support
Privacy-First Approach
HockeyShare is committed to minimal cookie usage. We only use what's absolutely necessary to provide a secure, functional service. No tracking, no ads, just hockey coaching tools.