Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how AthleteBound LLC ("AthleteBound," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use the AthleteBound website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use the Services, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy, subject to your browser and device settings.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize users, maintain login sessions, remember preferences, improve performance, analyze website usage, and enhance security.

Cookies may be:

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Services. Examples include:

• User authentication
• Account login sessions
• Security protections
• Fraud prevention
• Load balancing
• Subscription management

Functional cookies help remember user preferences and settings. Examples include:

• User preferences
• Dashboard settings
• Display preferences
• Recruiting workflow preferences

AthleteBound uses analytics technologies, including Google Analytics, to help understand how users interact with the Services. Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation patterns
• Device and browser information
• General geographic information
• Referral sources

This information helps AthleteBound improve user experience, measure platform performance, understand feature usage, diagnose technical issues, and improve recruiting tools and services.

AthleteBound uses analytics information for internal business purposes and service improvement.

Security cookies help:

• Detect unauthorized access
• Prevent fraudulent activity
• Protect user accounts
• Maintain platform integrity

AthleteBound utilizes third-party providers that may place cookies or use similar technologies in connection with their services.

Where users connect Gmail, Outlook, or other supported email services, cookies and similar technologies may be used to:

• Authenticate accounts
• Maintain authorized sessions
• Support email integrations
• Protect account security

AthleteBound uses Google Analytics and similar analytics technologies to measure website usage and improve the Services.

AthleteBound does not currently sell personal information. AthleteBound does not currently use advertising cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising, retargeting, or targeted advertising based on a user's activities across unrelated third-party websites.

If AthleteBound introduces advertising or marketing technologies in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.

Most browsers allow users to view, delete, block, and restrict cookies. Users may manage cookie settings through their browser preferences. Examples include:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" settings. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to such signals, AthleteBound does not currently respond differently to Do Not Track requests.

AthleteBound may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

Questions regarding this Cookie Policy may be directed to legal@athletebound.com.