Cookie Policy of fanteam.com
Version: 2.1
Effective Date: Dec 18, 2024
Introduction
1.1 This Cookie Policy forms part of the contractual relationship between You (the “User”) and Scout & Co Ltd, for Users located outside Great Britain, or Scout Ltd, for Users located in Great Britain (collectively “Scout,” “We,” “Us”). Terms defined in the Terms & Conditions (“T\&Cs”) apply herein.
1.2 Scout acts as the data controller for personal data processed through Cookies on this Website.
1.3 This Cookie Policy describes how Cookies and similar technologies are used on the Website in accordance with Directive 2002/58/EC (“ePrivacy Directive”), the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (“LGPD”), and other applicable international and national laws.
1.4 This Cookie Policy shall be read in conjunction with the T\&Cs, the Privacy Policy, and any other applicable policies or rules.
1.5 Scout is committed to protecting Your rights and freedoms, including privacy and confidentiality in the electronic communications context. Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, Scout employs appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to ensure an adequate level of protection.
Cookies
2.1 Cookies are text files placed on Your device to facilitate service provision, enhance usability, support security measures, and ensure compliance with AML/KYC obligations. We use CookieScript (provided by Objectis Ltd., Lithuania) to manage Your Cookie consent preferences. CookieScript may process minimal data (e.g., anonymized IP address, session keys) to record and maintain Your consent choices, in compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws. No additional personal data will be collected or shared without your explicit consent. For details, see CookieScript’s Privacy Policy.
2.2 Essential Cookies are necessary to deliver services explicitly requested by You and operate under Scout’s legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) to ensure proper functioning of the Website. Non-essential Cookies (Performance, Targeting) require Your prior, informed consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
2.3 Cookies process different data types depending on their category. For example, Strictly Necessary Cookies may process session identifiers and security tokens. Performance Cookies may process anonymized IP addresses and session interaction data. Targeting Cookies may process pseudonymous user IDs and inferred interests.
Categories of Cookies and Data Types
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Data Processed: Session identifiers, security tokens, consent choice keys, AML/KYC indicators.
- Purpose: Core functionalities (secure login, fraud detection, AML/KYC compliance), managing Cookie preferences.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- Consent: Not required.
3.2 Performance Cookies
- Data Processed: Anonymized IP addresses, random session identifiers, pageview metrics.
- Purpose: Analyze traffic, measure usage trends, improve site usability.
- Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Consent: Required.
3.3 Targeting Cookies
- Data Processed: Pseudonymous user IDs, inferred interests, advertising performance metrics.
- Purpose: Tailored advertising, tracking marketing campaign effectiveness, optimizing ad relevance.
- Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Consent: Required.
Specific Cookies and Services
4.1 Below is the current list of cookies used on fanteam.com (generated 2024-11-26):
Strictly Necessary Cookies (1)
- __cf_bm (third-party, .t.co) Expiration: 30 minutes
Purpose: Distinguish between humans and bots, ensuring valid reports on Website use.
Performance Cookies (2)
- _ga_2FN5FQCQYB (first-party, .fanteam.com) Expiration: 1 year 1 month
Purpose: Persist session state for Google Analytics. - _ga (first-party, .fanteam.com) Expiration: 1 year 1 month
Purpose: Distinguish unique users, measure site usage via Google Universal Analytics.
Targeting Cookies (4)
- personalization_id (third-party, .twitter.com) Expiration: 1 year 1 month
Purpose: Carries information about how the User interacts with the site and related advertising. - muc_ads (third-party, .t.co) Expiration: 1 year 1 month
Purpose: Used for targeting and advertising, helps track and personalize ads. - uuid (third-party, .pubads.g.doubleclick.uk.net) Expiration: 1 year 1 month
Purpose: Optimize ad relevance by collecting visitor data from multiple websites. - _gcl_au (first-party, .fanteam.com) Expiration: 3 months
Purpose: Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency.
Storages (2) - Local Storage (Strictly Necessary)
- fntVisitAt: Stores a visit timestamp or related data necessary for service delivery.
- user_country: Stores country information to comply with geographical restrictions or regulatory requirements.
User Consent Management
5.1 Non-essential Cookies (Performance and Targeting) are placed only after obtaining Your prior, informed consent, facilitated by CookieScript’s consent management tool.
5.2 Granular controls are provided. You may accept all non-essential Cookies, select certain categories, or refuse all non-essential Cookies.
5.3 You may withdraw or modify consent at any time via:
(a) The CookieScript-powered Cookie Management Tool (accessible from the footer or settings menu);
(b) Browser settings (refer to browser documentation).
5.4 Refusal of non-essential Cookies does not affect access to core functionalities.
Data Security and Confidentiality
6.1 Scout implements appropriate technical and organizational measures in accordance with GDPR Article 32 and the ePrivacy Directive to safeguard personal data processed via Cookies. CookieScript and other third parties are vetted for security standards.
6.2 Access to Cookie-derived data is restricted to authorized personnel.
6.3 Regular audits and penetration tests maintain appropriate security levels.
Data Retention and Justification
7.1 Typical retention periods:
- Strictly Necessary: Active during the session or as defined (e.g., __cf_bm: 30 minutes), ensuring session security and bot differentiation.
- Performance: Up to 13 months (e.g., _ga, _ga_2FN5FQCQYB: 1 year 1 month), supporting trend analysis and site optimization while minimizing retention duration.
- Targeting: Up to 13 months or as listed above (e.g., personalization_id, muc_ads, uuid: 1 year 1 month; _gcl_au: 3 months), reflecting advertising campaign durations, performance assessments, and frequency capping needs.
- Local Storage: Managed entirely by the User’s browser (e.g., fntVisitAt, user_country: retained for session-based or User-defined persistence).
7.2 Retention periods are reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with the GDPR principle of data minimization and operational relevance.
User Rights
8.1 Under GDPR and other applicable laws, You have the right to:
(a) Access Cookie-related personal data;
(b) Request data portability;
(c) Object to data processing;
(d) Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing;
(e) Right to the data erasure.
8.2 To exercise these rights, contact Our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. For CookieScript’s processing specifics, refer to CookieScript’s Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Compliance and Monitoring
9.1 Third-party providers, including CookieScript and advertising/analytics services, must comply with GDPR, AML, and other applicable laws.
9.2 Scout conducts due diligence and may audit compliance, terminating relationships with non-compliant providers.
9.3 The cookie list details third-party providers; see their respective privacy policies on their websites.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
10.1 For data transfers outside the EEA, Scout uses safeguards like standard contractual clauses. Third parties, including CookieScript, must also adhere to these safeguards.
Incident Response
11.1 In the event of a personal data breach involving Cookie data, Scout notifies affected Users and relevant authorities without undue delay and, where feasible, within 72 hours (GDPR Article 33).
11.2 Users are informed of the breach nature, mitigation steps, and contact points for further information (GDPR Article 34).
Regulatory Compliance
12.1 This Cookie Policy aligns with the ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, CCPA, LGPD, ASA rules, UKGC guidance, AML laws, and adheres to CookieScript’s data handling standards.
Changes to This Policy
13.1 Material changes to this Cookie Policy will be communicated via notices on the Website and, where appropriate, by email.
13.2 Continued use of the Website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. If You do not accept these changes, You must discontinue using the Website and may close Your User Account as outlined in the T\&Cs.
End of Cookie Policy