Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics.

Squizito Fan uses cookies and similar technologies (localStorage, sessionStorage) to enhance your experience on our Platform.

Legal Framework / Quadro Normativo (International)

This Cookie Policy complies with applicable laws worldwide, including:

European Union / Italy

ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC)
Italian Cookie Guidelines (Garante Privacy - Provvedimento 229/2014, updated 2021)
General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679)
Italian Privacy Code (D.Lgs. 196/2003 as amended)

United Kingdom

UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR)
ICO Cookie Guidance

United States

California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA) - for California residents
State-specific privacy laws where applicable (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, etc.)

Canada

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) for electronic communications

Australia

Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles
Spam Act 2003

                Your Consent: Non-essential cookies are only set after you give your explicit consent via our cookie banner. You can modify your preferences at any time using the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button above.
            

2. Cookie Categories

We classify cookies into four categories based on their purpose:

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features like authentication, security, and accessibility.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your login session	Session
csrf_token	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Session
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
age_verified	Confirms age verification completion	1 year

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
language	Remembers your language preference	1 year
theme	Stores your display theme preference	1 year
notification_prefs	Stores notification settings	1 year
favorite_teams	Remembers your favorite teams for quick access	1 year

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics	Maintains session state	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users	24 hours

                        IP Anonymization: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored.
                    

3. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:

Game State: Saving your prediction progress
Preferences: Storing UI preferences
Offline Support: Enabling limited offline functionality

Local storage data is kept until you clear your browser data or we programmatically remove it.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit Squizito Fan, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
Reject All: Disable all optional cookies (essential cookies remain)
Customize: Choose which categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Manage Cookie Preferences" at the top of this page.

4.2 Marketing & Notification Preferences

In addition to cookie preferences, you can also manage your communication preferences in your account settings:

Marketing Emails: Control which promotional emails you receive
Push Notifications: Manage marketing notifications
Third-Party Sharing: Control data sharing preferences

Go to Settings > Privacy to manage these preferences.

4.3 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

🌐 Google Chrome

🦊 Mozilla Firefox

🧭 Safari

📘 Microsoft Edge

                Warning: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Platform.
            

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:

Google Analytics: For website analytics (with IP anonymization)
Content Delivery Networks: For serving static assets efficiently

We do NOT allow third-party advertising cookies from gambling operators.

6. Legal Basis and Your Rights

Our use of cookies is based on:

Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for the service)
Optional Cookies: Your consent (can be withdrawn at any time)

6.1 Your Rights by Jurisdiction

EU/UK Residents

Right to consent or refuse non-essential cookies
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to access information about cookies used
Consent is required before non-essential cookies are placed

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to know what tracking technologies collect your data
Right to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (we do not sell or share for advertising)
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information (not collected via cookies)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

                Do Not Sell or Share: Squizito Fan does NOT sell your personal information collected through cookies. We also do NOT share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
            

Canadian Residents

Right to be informed about cookies and tracking technologies
Right to withdraw consent
Consent obtained through clear affirmative action

Australian Residents

Right to be informed about data collection practices
Right to access information about cookies
Option to use the platform anonymously where practicable

6.2 Global Compliance

This policy complies with:

EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
GDPR (EU) 2016/679
UK GDPR and PECR
Italian Cookie Law (D.Lgs. 196/2003 and Garante Guidelines)
CCPA/CPRA (California, USA)
PIPEDA (Canada)
Australian Privacy Act 1988

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date". Material changes may trigger a new consent request.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

Email: privacy@squizito.me

Data Protection Officer: dpo@squizito.me

PEC: cathedral@mypec.eu