Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status. FAIR Sports uses cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and improve your experience with our dispute resolution services.
2. How We Use Cookies
FAIR Sports uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These enable core features such as authentication to the Payload CMS admin panel, password-protected content access (e.g., the Rules section), and form submissions. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
- Authentication Cookies: Used to maintain your logged-in session when accessing the administrative panel or protected resources. These cookies contain encrypted tokens (JWTs) and expire after a set period.
- Functional Cookies: Help remember your preferences, such as display settings or previously submitted information, to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized usage data, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths. This helps us improve the website and our services.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| payload-token | Admin panel authentication | Session |
| rules-auth-token | Access to password-protected Rules content | 24 hours |
| __next* | Next.js framework functionality | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services such as analytics providers that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control the cookies set by third parties. FAIR Sports does not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including access to protected content and the admin panel. For instructions on managing cookies, consult your browser's help documentation.
6. Data Collected Through Cookies
Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Cookie data is not used to personally identify you unless you have voluntarily provided personal information (for example, by logging in or submitting a form).
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please reach out through our contact page.