Cookie Policy

10.1 Introduction

X Football uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit xfootball.co. This Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

10.2 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and gather information about how you use the site.

10.3 Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. Includes:

• Authentication session cookies (keep you logged in);
• Security cookies (CSRF protection, fraud prevention);
• Cart and transaction session cookies.

Functional

These cookies enhance your experience. Disabling them may affect Platform functionality. Includes:

• Language and region preference cookies;
• User interface preference cookies (e.g., saved filters).

Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it. Includes:

• Vercel Analytics (page view and performance data);
• Internal usage analytics (feature adoption and user flow data).

Marketing

These cookies enable us to show you relevant communications and measure the effectiveness of our marketing. Includes:

• Klaviyo (email marketing behaviour tracking);
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel — measures which of our adverts led to visits and purchases, and lets us show ads to people who have visited the Platform.

10.4 Third-Party Cookies

The following third parties may set cookies on our Platform:

• Vercel Analytics: performance and usage analytics;
• Klaviyo: marketing email behaviour and campaign attribution;
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel: advertising measurement and audience building;
• Stripe: payment processing and fraud prevention;
• Cloudflare Turnstile: bot and abuse protection on sign-up and sign-in;
• Sentry: error monitoring and diagnostics;
• Supabase: authentication and session management;
• Google Maps API: map display and address validation functionality.

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies.

10.5 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

• Cookie consent tool: use the cookie banner displayed on your first visit to set your preferences. You can update your preferences at any time via the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer.
• Browser settings: most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking all cookies will affect the Platform's functionality.
• Opt-out tools: for analytics and marketing cookies, you can opt out using the tools provided by the relevant third parties (e.g., Klaviyo's unsubscribe mechanism).

10.6 Regulatory Compliance

Our use of cookies complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) in the United Kingdom and the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) in Australia. We obtain your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.

10.7 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The current version is always available at xfootball.co/cookie-policy.

10.8 Contact

For queries about cookies or data privacy, contact support@xfootball.co.