Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Racquet Rambler ("we", "us", "our"), operating at racquetrambler.com, uses cookies, localStorage, and similar technologies when you visit our site to read tennis and racquet sports reviews, guides, and gear comparisons. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. localStorage is a similar browser technology that allows a website to store small amounts of data directly in your browser, without necessarily transmitting that data back to a server on every request. Both can be used to remember your preferences or track how you use a site.

Our Consent Banner and localStorage

When you first visit Racquet Rambler, you will see a cookie consent banner asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies, specifically analytics cookies.

• Your choice ("accepted" or "declined") is saved in your browser's localStorage so that we do not have to ask you again on every visit.
• This localStorage entry does not itself track your browsing activity — it simply records your preference so the site can respect it.
• If you decline, no analytics cookies are set, and no analytics scripts are loaded.
• If you accept, analytics cookies (described below) are activated for that browsing session and future visits, until you clear your storage or change your choice.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

We do not currently set strictly necessary cookies beyond the localStorage consent record itself, which is required for the site's basic cookie-preference functionality to work.

Analytics Cookies (Only With Consent)

If you accept cookies via our banner, we may load a third-party analytics service (such as Google Analytics or a similar provider) to help us understand how visitors use Racquet Rambler — for example, which racquet reviews or comparison guides are most popular, how long visitors stay on a page, and which pages might need improvement.

• These cookies collect information such as approximate location, device and browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Data is generally aggregated and does not directly identify you by name.
• These cookies are only set after you click "Accept" on our consent banner. They are never set if you decline or ignore the banner.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on Racquet Rambler may include embedded content or links from third parties, such as retailer widgets, video players, or affiliate tracking links used when you click through to buy tennis racquets, strings, or other equipment we review. These third parties may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control. We encourage you to review those policies on the relevant third-party sites.

How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent

You are always in control of your cookie preferences. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by:

• Clearing your browser's cookies and site data (often found under "Privacy," "History," or "Site Settings" in your browser menu) for racquetrambler.com specifically, or for your browser generally.
• Clearing your browser's localStorage for this site, which will remove our stored consent choice and cause the banner to reappear on your next visit, allowing you to choose again.
• Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies and localStorage entirely, though this may affect how some features of the site function.
• Using browser extensions or private/incognito browsing modes, which typically prevent cookies and localStorage entries from persisting after your session ends.

Instructions for clearing cookies and site data vary by browser. Check your browser's help documentation (for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge) for specific steps, as these menus change from time to time.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no common industry standard for interpreting this signal, our site does not currently respond differently based on Do Not Track settings; instead, we rely on the accept/decline choice made through our consent banner.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how Racquet Rambler uses cookies and localStorage, please reach out through the contact information provided on our website.