1. The use of cookies
Leaderboards.golf uses cookies. A cookie is a small, simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer, mobile phone, smartwatch or tablet. The information stored in it can be sent back to our servers on a subsequent visit. The use of cookies is crucial for the proper functioning of our website, and even cookies whose effect is not immediately apparent are very important.
2. Consent for the use of cookies
Your consent is required for the use of certain cookies. We obtain this through a so-called cookie banner.
3. Types of cookies and their purposes
We use the following types of cookies:
- Functional cookies: these allow the website to function better and make it more user-friendly. For example: we save your login details.
- Essential indirect cookies: We use essential indirect cookies so that you can navigate our site and use its services and features. For example, you can register and log in using accounts you create for third-party products and services, such as Facebook, Google or Apple (collectively 'Third-Party Accounts'). When you register or log in with a third-party account, we use essential indirect cookies to authenticate you.
- Analytical cookies: these ensure that a cookie is generated each time you visit a website. These cookies know whether you have visited the site before or not. Only on the first visit is a cookie created; on subsequent visits, the existing cookie is used. This cookie is used solely for statistical purposes.
4. Your rights regarding your data
You have the right to access, correct, restrict, and delete personal data. Additionally, you have the right to object to the processing of personal data and the right to data portability. You can exercise these rights by sending us an email at privacy@leaderboards.golf. To prevent abuse, we may ask you to adequately verify your identity. When it concerns access to personal data linked to a cookie, we ask you to provide a copy of the cookie in question.
5. Blocking and deleting cookies
You can always easily block and delete cookies yourself via your internet browser. You can also set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed. You can also specify that certain cookies should not be placed. For this option, refer to your browser's help function. If you delete the cookies in your browser, it may affect the website's usability. Please be aware that if you do not allow cookies, we cannot guarantee that our website will work perfectly. Some features of the site may be lost, or you may not be able to visit the website at all. How you adjust your settings differs by browser.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Do-Not-Track signals (DNT signals) from your web browser or device are not always recognized by us. There is currently no universal standard for how DNT signals, which often conflict with other settings, should be interpreted and responded to. Once a standard is introduced, we will reassess how to appropriately respond to DNT signals.
7. New developments and unforeseen cookies
The texts of our website can be adjusted at any time due to ongoing developments. This also applies to our cookie statement. Therefore, please review this statement regularly to stay informed of any changes. It is also possible that cookies are placed on our websites by others, of which we are not always aware. If you come across unexpected cookies on our website that you cannot find in our overview, please let us know via cookies@leaderboards.golf. You can also contact the third party directly to ask which cookies they placed, what the reason is, what the cookie's lifespan is, and how they have ensured your privacy.
8. Final remarks
We will occasionally have to adjust these statements, for example when we change our website or the rules regarding cookies. You can consult this webpage for the latest version. If you have any questions and/or comments, please contact cookies@leaderboards.golf.