Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Parallax Sports uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional detail about how we handle your personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve performance, provide a better user experience, and deliver information to site operators. Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, security features, and accessibility preferences. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly. Essential cookies do not require your consent because they are necessary to provide the Service you have requested.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, how users navigate between pages, and whether users encounter any errors. This information helps us measure the effectiveness of our editorial content and improve the overall user experience. We use privacy-focused analytics tools and anonymize data wherever possible. Analytics cookies are set only with your consent.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies allow us to remember choices you make on our website, such as your preferred reading mode (light or dark theme), font size settings, content language, and whether you have dismissed certain banners or notifications. These cookies enhance your experience by ensuring the Service reflects your individual preferences on return visits.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we integrate to provide a richer editorial experience. These include:
YouTube Embeds
We embed YouTube videos in our articles and video pages to deliver our documentary content and film breakdowns. When you interact with an embedded YouTube video, Google may set cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policy. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced embedding mode where available to minimize tracking until you actively play a video.
ESPN API Integration
We use data from the ESPN API to provide real-time scores, standings, and statistical information throughout the Service. While API calls are made server-side where possible, certain client-side integrations may result in third-party cookies being set by ESPN or its affiliates. These cookies are subject to ESPN's own privacy and cookie policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser settings:Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions on managing cookie preferences.
- Our cookie banner: When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our website footer.
- Opt-out links: Some third-party analytics and advertising providers offer opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to visit their respective websites for more information about opting out of their tracking.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service and limit your ability to use some features.
5. Consent
When you first visit the Parallax Sports website, we will ask for your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Service do not require your consent. By clicking “Accept” on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of analytics and preference cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the link in our website footer or by clearing cookies from your browser.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at business@parallaxsports.net.