Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
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 work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
CourtLink uses cookies for several purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, the Service would not work properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your logged-in session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security: prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as intended.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| courtlink-view-mode | Remembers your preferred view (cards/table) | Persistent |
| selected_city | Remembers your selected location | 30 days |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics: tracks page views and user behavior | 2 years / 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Service are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third parties that set cookies include:
- Google Analytics: For usage analytics and site improvement
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Authentication Providers: If you use social login options
Please refer to these third parties' privacy policies for information about their cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on the Service and may prevent certain features from working.
4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals, and CourtLink does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
CourtLink
Email: nikita@courtlink.io
Phone: (617) 580-2570