Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how SmartAccumulator uses them and how you can control them.
Last updated: 30 November 2025
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit (such as preferences or statistics).
2. How we use cookies
SmartAccumulator is a sports predictions and informational analysis service. We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- ensure the website functions correctly and securely;
- remember your basic preferences (for example, cookie consent status);
- understand how visitors use our website (aggregated analytics);
- protect the website against abuse, bots and malicious traffic.
We do not use cookies to run gambling services, place bets, or track your betting accounts with bookmakers.
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary (essential) cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, load balancing and session handling. You cannot disable these cookies using our consent tools.
3.2 Functionality cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (e.g. language, cookie consent choices) to provide a better user experience.
3.3 Performance and analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies (for example, via Google Analytics 4) to understand how visitors use the website. This helps us improve content, performance and navigation. Data collected is aggregated and does not identify you directly.
3.4 Security and infrastructure cookies
Certain cookies are used by our security and infrastructure providers (for example, Cloudflare) to protect the website from malicious traffic, DDoS attacks and abuse.
3.5 Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as:
- Google Analytics – traffic and performance analytics;
- Cloudflare – security and performance optimisation;
- Embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos) – if and when used.
These third parties act as independent controllers of your data and process information according to their own privacy and cookies policies.
4. Overview of main cookies used
The table below provides an overview of the main categories of cookies used on SmartAccumulator. Individual cookie names may change over time as we update or improve our systems.
| Category | Example provider | Purpose | Typical duration | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | SmartAccumulator / Platform | Remember cookie preferences, maintain session security, ensure core site functionality. | Session or up to 12 months | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Measure traffic, understand usage patterns (aggregated and anonymised where possible). | Up to 26 months | Consent or legitimate interest (depending on jurisdiction) |
| Security | Cloudflare | Protect against bots, DDoS attacks and abuse; improve performance. | Session or up to 24 months | Legitimate interest (security, Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Embedded media | YouTube (if embedded) | Allow video playback on our site and collect usage statistics for embedded videos. | Varies by provider | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
5. Cookie consent and withdrawal
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as certain analytics or advertising cookies). You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by:
- adjusting your choices in our cookie banner or settings (when implemented); and/or
- changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
If you block certain cookies, some website features may not function correctly.
6. How to manage cookies in your browser
You can usually manage cookies via your browser settings. Below are links to help pages for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (macOS/iOS): Settings/Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
You can also use specialised browser add-ons or tools that block tracking technologies, such as opt-out plugins for Google Analytics.
7. International transfers and third parties
Some of our service providers (for example, Google and Cloudflare) may process data in countries outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, transfers are based on appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission; and/or
- Data Privacy Framework participation (where applicable);
- Additional technical and organisational security measures.
For more details on how we handle personal data and international transfers, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our technology or how we use cookies. The updated version will always be available on this page, with a revised "Last updated" date.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
This Cookies Policy is for general information only and does not replace independent legal advice. For full details of how we process personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.