Cookie Policy for Real-Time Score (RTScore)

This Cookie Policy explains how RTScore (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access rtscores.com, the RTScore web application, and related applications (collectively, the “Service”).

This Policy should be read together with the RTScore Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. RTScore also uses similar technologies such as:

  • Local storage
  • Session storage
  • Device-based identifiers

These technologies help the Service function correctly, remember preferences, and understand how the Service is used.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

RTScore uses cookies and similar technologies in the following categories.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Service and cannot be disabled.

They are used to:

  • Enable core site functionality
  • Store theme, language, and display preferences
  • Maintain session state
  • Apply age and consent controls
  • Support performance and security operations

Without these cookies, the Service may not function correctly.

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve performance, usability, and reliability.

They may collect information such as:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Interaction events
  • Device and browser characteristics
  • Approximate location (derived from IP address)

RTScore uses analytics tools including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Clarity

Analytics cookies are enabled only where required consent has been provided, in accordance with applicable law.

2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

RTScore may use marketing and advertising cookies to support advertising displayed within the Service.

Advertising behaviour depends on age confirmation and consent status:

  • Users who have not confirmed they are 18 or older may be served non-gambling advertisements (for example via Google AdSense>).
  • Users who confirm they are 18 or older may be served gambling-related advertisements.

Marketing cookies may be used to:

  • Limit ad frequency
  • Measure ad performance
  • Ensure age-appropriate advertising is shown

RTScore does not use cookies to create user profiles or to track users across unrelated websites beyond what is required to deliver advertising.

Marketing and advertising cookies are used only where you have provided consent, where required by law.

2.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies support optional features, including:

  • Notifications and alerts
  • Preference synchronisation
  • Device-specific behaviour

Disabling these cookies may reduce functionality but will not prevent basic access to the Service.

3. Use of Local Storage

RTScore uses browser local storage and session storage to store certain preferences and settings, including:

  • Followed teams and leagues
  • Notification preferences
  • Theme, language, and timezone

Local storage is controlled by your browser. Clearing browser data may remove these preferences.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through:

  • The RTScore cookie consent interface, and/or
  • Your browser settings

Please note:

  • Blocking strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the Service to stop working
  • Disabling analytics or marketing cookies may reduce personalisation or measurement accuracy

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

RTScore may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or business practices.

Any updates will be posted on the Service with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

6. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please contact: rtscores.com.