Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit the Douro Bats Padel platform, operated by Associação Desportiva Douro Bats (ADDB). They help us provide a better experience by keeping you signed in, remembering your preferences and understanding how the platform is used.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication and accessibility. The platform cannot work without them.

• Authentication tokens (session management)
• Security cookies (CSRF protection)
• Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

• Language preferences
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• User interface customisations

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how members use the platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Error tracking and performance monitoring

Performance Cookies

These cookies let us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the platform.

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:

• Google OAuth: for authentication and single sign-on functionality
• Analytics Services: to understand platform usage and improve our services

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

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the platform.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple sessions.

• Authentication tokens: up to 7 days
• Preference cookies: up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: up to 2 years

You are free to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings:

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may prevent some features of the platform from working correctly, and you may not be able to access certain areas.

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.