Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve your user experience
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Deliver personalized content and advertisements
• Enable certain features and functionalities

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our Services:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain features cannot function properly.

Examples:

• Authentication cookies (keeping you logged in)
• Security cookies (preventing fraudulent activities)
• Session cookies (maintaining your session state)

Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)

Can be disabled: No - these are essential for the Services to function

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Services, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve the performance and functionality of our platform.

Examples:

• Google Analytics (tracking page views, user behavior)
• Performance monitoring tools
• Error tracking and diagnostics

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings or opt-out mechanisms

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies
• User interface customization
• Location-based preferences
• Font size and display settings

Duration: Up to 1 year

Can be disabled: Yes - but this may affect your user experience

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

• Facebook Pixel (retargeting and conversion tracking)
• Google Ads (advertising and remarketing)
• Social media advertising cookies

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings or ad preference tools

2.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable you to share content from our Services on social media platforms. They may also be used by social media companies to track your browsing activity across different websites.

Examples:

• Facebook social plugins
• Twitter sharing buttons
• Instagram integration

Duration: Varies by social media platform

Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings or social media platform settings

3. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

3.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They allow us to maintain your session as you navigate through our Services.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by 1PhilSports. We have full control over these cookies and use them to provide core functionality and improve your experience.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
• Facebook Pixel: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Payment Processors: PayMongo, GCash, PayPal for secure transactions
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they use cookies.

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you've viewed a particular page or opened an email.

5.2 Local Storage

Browser storage mechanisms (localStorage, sessionStorage) that allow us to store data locally on your device for improved performance.

5.3 Mobile Device Identifiers

Unique identifiers assigned to mobile devices (such as Advertising IDs) used for analytics and advertising purposes.

5.4 Software Development Kits (SDKs)

Third-party code libraries integrated into our mobile application for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes.

6. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To recognize you when you log in and keep you logged in during your session
• Security: To protect your account from unauthorized access and detect fraudulent activity
• Preferences: To remember your settings, language, and customization choices
• Performance: To monitor and analyze how our Services perform and identify areas for improvement
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Services and which features are most popular
• Advertising: To deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness
• Social Features: To enable sharing and social media integration
• User Experience: To provide personalized content and recommendations

7. Cookie Consent and Management

7.1 Consent

When you first visit our Services, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline these cookies. Essential cookies will always be active as they are necessary for the Services to function.

7.2 Managing Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain advertising cookies using industry opt-out tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
• Google Analytics Opt-Out

Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can:

• Reset your advertising ID (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising; Android: Settings > Google > Ads)
• Enable "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android)
• Manage app permissions in device settings

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or delete cookies, please note that:

• Some features of our Services may not function properly
• You may need to re-enter your login credentials each time you visit
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• You may see less relevant advertisements
• Certain personalized features may not be available
• Website performance may be affected

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Services to function. If you disable these cookies, you may not be able to use our Services.

9. Cookies Used by 1PhilSports

Below is a list of the main cookies we use on our Services:

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Cookie Policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Services
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please review our related policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
• Terms of Service - The terms governing your use of our Services

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

You may also contact the National Privacy Commission if you have concerns about our data practices: