Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that a website stores in your web browser to remember information about you. They are used for essential functions like remembering login status, enhancing user experience by personalizing settings, and for analytics.

How We Use Cookies

OPTIX Sports uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security: Protect against fraud, spam, and abuse
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary:

• Preferences: Remember your language, display settings, and user preferences
• Video Playback: Remember playback position and quality settings
• User Interface: Remember sidebar states, dashboard layouts, and customizations

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics: Collect anonymous data about site visits, traffic patterns, and user behavior
• Performance Monitoring: Track page load times and identify technical issues
• Feature Usage: Understand which features are most valuable to users

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used for targeted advertising:

• Ad Networks: Show personalized ads based on your interests
• Remarketing: Display relevant ads on other websites you visit
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

Types of Cookies

First-Party Cookies

Set directly by optixsports.com. We use these to provide core functionality and remember your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics, payment processors (Stripe), and content delivery networks (CloudFront).

Cookie Lifespan

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication and session management.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years). Used for preferences and analytics.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit optixsports.com, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Instructions for popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

FERPA Compliance

For educational institutions using OPTIX, we are committed to compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We do not use cookies to collect or share educational records without proper consent. Student video analysis data is protected under our Zero Trust security architecture and is not tracked by third-party analytics or advertising cookies unless explicitly authorized by the institution.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: privacy@optixsports.com