Cookie Policy

Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Effective: 23 April 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Playfield uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Platform. By continuing to use the Platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described below (except for strictly necessary cookies, which operate without consent).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage (browser storage without expiry), session storage (cleared when you close your browser), and tracking beacons (small elements used to record page views and interactions).

3. Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary — No consent required

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function correctly. They cannot be disabled without breaking the site.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
__vercel_live_token	Vercel	Required for Vercel infrastructure to serve the Platform	Session
__Host-next-auth.csrf-token	Playfield / Next.js	CSRF protection for form submissions and API requests	Session
__Secure-next-auth.session-token	Playfield / Next.js	Maintains your authenticated session	30 days

Legal basis: Legitimate interests in operating a functional and secure platform (Recital 25, ePrivacy Directive).

Analytics — Consent required

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform. All data is pseudonymised and used only to improve the service.

Tracker	Provider	Purpose	Duration
Analytics Beacon	NanoCorp / phospho	Tracks page views and navigation events to provide aggregate usage statistics	Session / 13 months

Payment (Third-Party) — Set by Stripe at checkout

When you proceed to a Stripe-hosted checkout page, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention. These are only active on Stripe's checkout pages.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
__stripe_mid	Stripe, Inc.	Fraud prevention and device fingerprinting	1 year
__stripe_sid	Stripe, Inc.	Fraud prevention — session identifier	30 minutes

Stripe acts as an independent controller for these cookies. See Stripe's Cookie Policy.

4. What We Don't Use

We currently do not use:

Marketing or advertising cookies (no retargeting, no ad networks)
Social media tracking pixels (no Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, etc.)
Cross-site tracking cookies

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie banner: On your first visit, we display a consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies

Disabling strictly necessary cookies will impair Platform functionality.

To opt out of analytics tracking, email privacy@playfield.sport.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or third-party services. We will update the “Last updated” date and notify you via the Platform of material changes.

7. Contact

Playfield
privacy@playfield.sport

This document is a production-ready draft. A cookie consent management platform (CMP) should be implemented before launch to ensure GDPR/ePrivacy compliance.