Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies on our platform
Last Updated: 06/12/2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how RankPlayElite.org ("we," "us," or "our") uses them, and your choices regarding cookies when you visit our platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
- The name of the website that created the cookie
- A unique identifier
- Some data or settings
- An expiration date
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform, understand how visitors use our site, and improve our services. Specifically, we use cookies for:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly. They enable basic functions like navigation and access to secure areas. Our platform cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Cookie Consent: Remembering your cookie preferences
- Session Management: Maintaining your session during your visit
- Security: Protecting against fraudulent activities
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our platform and services.
- Usage Patterns: Understanding which pages are most popular
- Traffic Sources: Knowing where our visitors come from
- Error Tracking: Identifying technical issues or errors
- Performance Metrics: Measuring page load times and performance
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or settings.
- Preferences: Remembering your choices and settings
- Language: Storing your preferred language
- Interface: Saving your display preferences
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser. They allow us to link your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party service providers that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. Common third-party cookies include:
- Analytics Services: Helping us understand visitor behavior and improve our platform
- Content Delivery Networks: Improving loading speeds and performance
We carefully select our third-party partners and require them to respect your privacy. However, we recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies on your device:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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 > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our platform and limit your ability to use certain features.
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept cookies by clicking the "Accept" button. Your choice is stored in a session cookie that expires when you close your browser.
Deleting Cookies
You can delete all cookies already stored on your device through your browser settings. However, this may result in the loss of some saved information and preferences.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not respond to DNT signals at this time.
Cookies and Personal Data
Most cookies we use do not collect personal information that identifies you directly. However, some cookies may store information that could be linked to you when combined with other information we collect.
For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
RankPlayElite.org
58 Papanui Road
Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Email: hello@rankplayelite.org
Phone: +64 3 384 7629
We are committed to transparency about our cookie practices and will be happy to address any questions you may have.