Beta · Effective 12 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Rivals Group Ltd ("Rivals", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit rivalsapp.com or use our platform (together, the "Platform").
Reading this policy will help you understand what data is stored on your device, why we store it, and how you can control it.
This policy sits alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your personal data more broadly.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and provide you with a more consistent experience.
We also use similar technologies including:
For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. Without them, services you have requested — such as logging in, joining a competition, or making a deposit — cannot be provided. They do not require your consent.
Cookie / Key
Purpose
Duration
Provider
Consent Required?
rivals_session
Maintains your authenticated login session across pages.
Session (cleared on logout)
Rivals
No
csrf_token
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on form submissions.
Session
Rivals
No
rivals_region
Stores your detected region to apply the correct jurisdiction settings.
30 days
Rivals
No
rivals_cookie_consent
Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again.
12 months
Rivals
No
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences. Without them the Platform will still work, but some features may be less convenient.
Cookie / Key
Purpose
Duration
Provider
Consent Required?
rivals_theme
Remembers your display preference (e.g. dark mode).
12 months
Rivals
Yes
rivals_lang
Stores your language preference.
12 months
Rivals
Yes
rivals_game_filter
Remembers your last selected game filter on the competitions page.
7 days
Rivals
Yes
We use a third-party service to protect the Platform from automated abuse, bots, and fraudulent activity. This is necessary to protect the integrity of our competitions.
Cookie / Key
Purpose
Duration
Provider
Consent Required?
_GRECAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA — distinguishes human users from automated bots on login and registration forms. Data is processed by Google LLC under their privacy policy.
6 months
Google LLC
No (legitimate interest — security)
We use analytics to understand how people use the Platform so we can improve it. Analytics cookies collect information in aggregate and do not identify you personally.
Cookie / Key
Purpose
Duration
Provider
Consent Required?
_ga, _ga_*
Google Analytics — tracks page views, session duration, and navigation paths in aggregate. Data is processed by Google LLC. IP anonymisation is enabled.
2 years / 13 months
Google LLC
Yes
rivals_perf
Internal performance telemetry — page load times and error rates, used to improve platform stability.
Session
Rivals
No (legitimate interest)
When you connect a third-party account (such as Steam or Discord) to verify your identity or pull in your gaming stats, those providers may set their own cookies in your browser. These cookies are governed by the respective provider's privacy and cookie policies.
Provider
When Set
Their Policy
Steam (Valve Corporation)
When you authenticate via Steam SSO.
store.steampowered.com/privacy_agreement
Discord Inc.
When you connect your Discord account.
discord.com/privacy
Google LLC
When you use Google Sign-In.
policies.google.com/privacy
Twitch Interactive, Inc.
When you connect your Twitch account.
twitch.tv/p/legal/privacy-notice
We do not use advertising cookies. We do not sell your data to advertisers or third-party data brokers. We do not build advertising profiles or share your data with ad networks.
Rivals' business model is based on competition entry fees and platform service fees — not advertising. We have no commercial incentive to track you beyond what is necessary to run the Platform.
When you first visit the Platform, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to non-essential cookies (functional and analytics). You can:
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by visiting Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences on the Platform.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Platform. For instructions, visit your browser's help pages:
If you consent to analytics but later wish to opt out, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
Some of the cookies described in this policy involve data being transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States (for Google services).
Where data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as UK Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions. For more detail on how we handle international transfers, see our Privacy Policy.
Cookie durations are shown in the tables in Section 3. As a general rule:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time — for example, if we introduce new features that use additional cookies or if legal requirements change. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to check this page periodically. Continued use of the Platform after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@rivalsapp.com
Post: Rivals Group Ltd, 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
If you are in the UK and are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
If you are in India, you can contact the Data Protection Board of India once established under the DPDP Act 2023.