At Sportsgator (https://sportsgator.com.ng), your privacy is important to us. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, how that information is used, and how you can control the cookie settings. This policy applies to all users who access or use our blog.
We encourage you to read this policy in full so you can understand what information we collect through cookies and how we use it.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. Cookies are widely used to make websites work or function more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
There are two main types of cookies:
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First-party cookies – Set by the website you are visiting.
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Third-party cookies – Set by a domain other than the one you’re visiting, typically used for analytics or advertising.
Cookies can also be categorized by duration:
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Session cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies – These remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically after a defined period.
Why We Use Cookies
At Sportsgator, we use cookies to:
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Ensure the website functions properly
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Improve your user experience
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Analyze website traffic and user behavior
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Deliver personalized content and advertisements
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Enable social sharing and embedded media (e.g. YouTube videos)
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Remember your preferences and repeat visits
By understanding how users interact with our content, we can continuously improve the value we offer.
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a breakdown of the cookies we use on Sportsgator and their purposes.
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
Examples:
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Remembering login sessions (if applicable)
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Managing security tokens
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Cookie consent manager functionality
Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages.
We use:
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Google Analytics – Tracks user sessions, bounce rates, time on page, etc.
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Jetpack by WordPress – Provides traffic insights for content optimization
Data Collected:
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IP address (anonymized)
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Browser type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on site
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Referral sources
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site and allow us to improve navigation, content, and design.
C. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
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Remembering your display preferences (e.g. light/dark mode)
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Saving comments and form inputs for future visits
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Language or region selection
If you disable these cookies, some services or functionalities may not work properly.
D. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver ads more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit how often you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Services We May Use:
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Google AdSense
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Facebook Pixel (Meta)
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Affiliate Marketing Plugins (e.g. Amazon, ShareASale)
These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.
Sportsgator does not store personal data in these cookies, but third parties might associate this data with your profile on their platforms.
E. Social Media and Embedded Content Cookies
We sometimes embed content from third-party platforms like YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram. These platforms may set their own cookies.
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YouTube videos embedded in articles
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Facebook comments plugin
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Twitter share buttons
These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
How to Control or Delete Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookies in several ways:
Via Your Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to:
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Refuse all cookies
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Accept only certain types of cookies
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Notify you when a site tries to place a cookie
Using Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you visit Sportsgator for the first time, you will be shown a cookie banner or pop-up. You can choose to:
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Accept all cookies
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Customize your cookie preferences
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Reject non-essential cookies
Your preferences are saved for future visits but can be modified anytime by revisiting the cookie settings.
Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect the following types of data:
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Device information (type, operating system, browser)
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Location data (approximate)
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IP address (partially anonymized)
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On-site activity (clicks, scrolls, time on page)
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Referral source (e.g., Google search, Facebook link)
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data such as:
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Names
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Email addresses
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Payment information
Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal basis for processing your personal data through cookies depends on the type of cookie used:
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Necessary cookies: Based on our legitimate interest in providing a fully functional website
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All other cookies: Based on your explicit consent, obtained via our cookie banner
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please feel free to contact us.
Sportsgator Team
📧 Email: admin@sportsgator.com.ng
🌐 Website: https://sportsgator.com.ng