Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Athlete Recruit Prep (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on athleterecruitprep.com. It describes what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in our footer.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses.
Similar technologies include web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all of these technologies collectively.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our site. Without these cookies, some parts of the site — such as logging in, staying logged in, and accessing your athlete profile — would not work. Essential cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| .AspNetCore.Session | Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated while using the platform. | Session |
| .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* | Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks on forms. | Session |
| arp_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on each page load. | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and how they navigate through the site. This information is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve the platform for everyone.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Tracks sessions and page views to help us understand site usage patterns. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for session tracking. | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only set if you accept non-essential cookies. You can opt out at any time using our Cookie Settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising Cookies
We partner with Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements on parts of our site, including our blog and school directory. These cookies allow Google to show ads based on your browsing behavior and interests. They are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used to serve and measure personalized advertisements across the web. | 13 months |
| DSID | Identifies a signed-in user to allow cross-device ad targeting. | 2 weeks | |
| test_cookie | Checks whether the browser supports cookies, used by DoubleClick. | 15 minutes |
Advertising cookies are only activated if you choose to accept all cookies. You can change your preference at any time via Cookie Settings in our footer, or opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s Ad Settings.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the placement or use of these cookies. The main third parties that may set cookies on our site are:
- Google Analytics — usage analytics. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense / DoubleClick — advertising. See Google’s Advertising Policies.
4. How to Control Cookies
Using Our Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking Cookie settings in the footer of any page. This allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies without affecting essential functionality.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely (note: this will prevent you from logging in)
For instructions specific to your browser, visit:
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many advertising networks through industry tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
- Google Ad Settings
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal that requests that websites not track user activity. Our site does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can control tracking through our Cookie Settings instead.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: contactus@athleterecruitprep.com
- Website: Contact page