How BattleCup uses cookies and similar technologies on battlecup.pro.
Last updated: 25 May 2025
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses.
Similar technologies include web beacons (also called pixel tags), local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".
We use cookies on battlecup.pro for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where visitors come from. This information is used in aggregate form to improve our content and user experience. We use privacy-respecting analytics that anonymise IP addresses.
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
The following table lists the main cookies used on battlecup.pro:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bc_cookies_accepted | Necessary | Stores cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Throttles request rate to analytics service | 1 minute |
Some cookies on battlecup.pro may be set by third-party services that we use to enhance our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them:
We do not use advertising or tracking cookies for targeted advertising purposes.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
When you first visit battlecup.pro, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to "Accept All" or "Decline" non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored in the bc_cookies_accepted cookie for 12 months.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The following links provide guidance for popular browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of battlecup.pro and other websites you visit.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to such signals.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.