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What cookies ScoreBracket uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What cookies ScoreBracket uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last updated: April 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in and understand how visitors use the platform. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us improve your experience.
We group our cookies into three categories:
These cookies are required for ScoreBracket to work correctly. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
ScoreBracket | Maintains your logged-in session and stores temporary server-side data. | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
sb_cookie_consent |
ScoreBracket | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again. | 365 days |
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management cookie used by Cloudflare to distinguish human visitors from automated traffic. Helps protect the site from malicious bots. | 30 minutes |
| Stripe cookies | Stripe | Set during the payment process to enable secure card processing, fraud detection and payment authentication. Only present on checkout pages. | Varies (session to 2 years) |
These cookies remember choices you make to personalise your experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb_theme |
ScoreBracket | Stores your display preference (light or dark mode) so it persists between visits. | 365 days |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use ScoreBracket so we can improve the platform. They are only set if you consent to analytics cookies.
| Cookie / Mechanism | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracking pixel (track.php) |
ScoreBracket | A lightweight server-side tracking pixel that records page views, referrer and basic device information. No third-party analytics scripts are loaded. | No client-side cookie (server log retention: 90 days) |
We load the Inter typeface from Google Fonts. When your browser requests font files, Google receives your IP address. Google may set cookies or log requests in accordance with their own privacy policy. No personal data beyond IP address is shared with Google through this service.
Our site is served through Cloudflare's content delivery network (CDN). Cloudflare may set the __cf_bm cookie to manage bot traffic and protect the site. This cookie is classified as essential.
When you make a payment, Stripe sets cookies necessary for secure payment processing and fraud prevention. These cookies are only active on checkout pages and are classified as essential.
When you first visit ScoreBracket, a cookie banner gives you the choice to:
Your choice is stored in the sb_cookie_consent cookie for 365 days. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your cookies (see below) and revisiting the site.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of ScoreBracket from functioning correctly.
We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies or change how existing ones are used. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
For broader data protection queries, please see our Privacy Policy.