Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Screengolfers OÜ ("Screengolfers", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on screengolfers.com (the "Site").
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes such as remembering your preferences, analyzing site usage, and enabling certain features. Some cookies are essential for the Site to function, while others help us improve your experience or deliver relevant content.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie (better-auth) | screengolfers.com | Maintains your login session and authentication state | 7 days |
| CSRF token | screengolfers.com | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent preferences (`stcm.*`) | screengolfers.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences in local storage | Until you clear site data or change preferences |
| Cloudflare (`__cf_bm`, `cf_clearance`) | Cloudflare | Bot detection, security, and DDoS protection | Up to 24 hours |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| `_ga`, `_ga_*` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks site usage | Up to 2 years |
Until you accept analytics cookies, Google tags still load in Consent Mode v2 and send cookieless pings (no `_ga` cookie, no identifiable storage).
2.3 Cookieless analytics
These measurements do not set cookies and are not gated on the consent banner.
| Tool | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | Cloudflare | Measures page performance and visitor metrics | Session (no cookie) |
| Internal venue analytics | screengolfers.com | Venue page views and CTA clicks; session identity is derived server-side | 400 days |
2.4 Affiliate and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used by our affiliate partners to track referrals and attribute sales. They are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvantLink cookies | AvantLink | Tracks affiliate referrals for product recommendations (e.g., Carl's Place products) | 30 days |
| Takomo cookies | Takomo | Tracks affiliate referrals and conversions | Varies |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our Site:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data. See Google's privacy policy and opt-out tool.
- Cloudflare: Provides security and performance services. See Cloudflare's privacy policy.
- AvantLink: Manages affiliate tracking. See AvantLink's privacy policy.
- Takomo: Manages affiliate tracking. See Takomo's privacy policy on their website.
- Social login providers (Google, etc.): When you log in via a social provider, that provider may set its own cookies subject to its own policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Consent banner
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of the Site.
4.2 Browser settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the Site from functioning properly.
Common browser cookie settings:
4.3 Google Analytics opt-out
You can opt out of Google Analytics specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Google Consent Mode
We implement Google Consent Mode v2. Google tags load for all visitors with analytics and advertising storage denied by default. Until you accept analytics cookies, those tags operate in a restricted mode that does not store cookies or collect identifiable data. After you accept, Google may set the analytics cookies listed above.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy:
Screengolfers OÜ
Email: [email protected]