This cookie policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on UK Casino Apps Guide, why they are used, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we process personal data.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide usage information to the site operator. Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded in the site (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which perform comparable functions. References to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.
How We Use Cookies
This site uses a limited number of cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences and any session cookies required for basic site operation. These cookies do not collect personal data used for marketing or analytics.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, the pages they view, the time spent on each page, and the source that referred them to the site. This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify individual visitors.
We may use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics sets cookies including _ga and _gid to distinguish unique users and throttle request rates. Google processes this data in accordance with its privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. On this site, these may include cookies that remember your preferred theme setting (light or dark mode) if such a feature is implemented, or cookies that store your consent choices. These cookies do not track your browsing activity across other sites.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services integrated into this site may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.
Google Fonts. This site loads typefaces from Google Fonts. While Google Fonts itself does not set cookies, the font request may transmit your IP address to Google’s servers. Google’s privacy policy applies to this data.
Affiliate tracking. When you click an outbound link to a casino operator, the operator or their affiliate network may set cookies on their own domain to attribute your visit. These cookies are set by the third party, not by this site, and are governed by the third party’s cookie and privacy policies. We do not have access to or control over these cookies.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
Analytics cookies on this site are typically persistent with a maximum duration of 13 months, in line with ICO guidance. Cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months before being requested again.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:
Browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, to block only third-party cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. The process varies by browser. Instructions are available at the following locations:
Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Apple Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471
Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Google Analytics opt-out. To specifically prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits, you can install the opt-out browser add-on provided by Google at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this site. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core site functions.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal that indicates you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently alter our data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals, but we keep this under review as industry standards develop.
Legal Basis
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies can be set without consent as they are essential for the site to function. All non-essential cookies, including analytics and functional cookies, require your consent before being placed on your device. We obtain this consent through a cookie notice displayed on your first visit to the site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in third-party services, or changes in applicable law. When material changes are made, the “last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Further Information
For further information about cookies and your rights, you can visit the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance on cookies at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies.