Effective Date: January 1, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
UK Casino Compare uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly
- User Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site
- Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals to casino partners
- Advertising: To show relevant content and measure effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
| age_verified | Remembers age verification status | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
These cookies track referrals to our casino partners for commission purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate_id | Tracks which casino links you click | 30 days |
| referral_source | Records how you found our site | 7 days |
| campaign_id | Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness | 30 days |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ad_preferences | Stores advertising preferences | 1 year |
| retargeting_pixel | Enables retargeting campaigns | 90 days |
4. Cookie Control Panel
You can control which cookies we use on your device. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Casino Partners: Affiliate tracking and conversion measurement
- Advertising Networks: Targeted advertising and retargeting
- Social Media: Social sharing and engagement tracking
6. Browser Cookie Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
7. Mobile Device Controls
On mobile devices, you can control tracking through:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads
- Browser Settings: Each mobile browser has cookie controls
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies:
- Some website features may not work properly
- We cannot remember your preferences
- Analytics data will be incomplete
- Affiliate tracking may not function
- Advertisements may be less relevant
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: UK Casino Compare, London, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 (0) 20 1234 5678
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