Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
2. How We Use Cookies
PickleBracket uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, and security features. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the service would not work without them.
Authentication Cookies
We use cookies to keep you signed in to your account and maintain your session. These are set when you log in via Google authentication and are essential for accessing your tournaments and settings.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools (PostHog, Vercel Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about page views, feature usage, and performance metrics to help us improve the application.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as tournament configurations and display options, to provide a more personalized experience.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
| Provider | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication & Database | Essential |
| Stripe | Payment Processing | Essential |
| Vercel | Hosting & Analytics | Analytics |
| PostHog | Product Analytics | Analytics |
| OAuth Authentication | Essential |
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain data locally on your device. This includes temporary tournament data for offline access and user interface preferences. Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites.
- Private Browsing: Using private/incognito mode will prevent cookies from being stored after your session ends.
- Third-Party Tools: Various browser extensions can help manage cookies and tracking.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of PickleBracket, including signing in to your account.
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Authentication cookies: Typically last for 7-30 days depending on your session settings
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the bug report feature in the Settings page.