Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 12, 2025
GoalRift uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver a fast, personalized experience and to support the advertising that keeps the platform free. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what we use and why.
Types of Cookies We Use
Required for the platform to function. These cookies enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. They cannot be disabled.
Help us understand how visitors interact with GoalRift. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data, which we use to improve performance and content.
Used to serve relevant advertisements through third-party networks including Google AdSense. These cookies track browsing behavior across sites to deliver personalized ads and measure ad effectiveness.
Remember your settings and preferences — such as your selected sport, theme, or notification choices — so you don't have to reset them on every visit.
Set by external services embedded in GoalRift, including analytics providers, ad networks, and social media platforms. These third parties operate under their own cookie and privacy policies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences and login state — making your next visit easier and the site more useful.
How We Use Cookies
GoalRift uses cookies for several purposes: to keep you logged in, to remember your preferences, to analyze how the platform is used, and to serve relevant advertisements. Some cookies are set directly by GoalRift; others are set by our trusted third-party partners.
Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
GoalRift is supported by advertising revenue. We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners use advertising cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to GoalRift and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings at adssettings.google.com or by using the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of GoalRift, including login persistence and personalized features.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. GoalRift does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your preferences through the cookie controls described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of GoalRift after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance.
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at [email protected].