Cookie Policy and Tracking Information
Comprehensive information regarding the storage of cookies, local data identifiers, affiliate tracking mechanisms, and your choices under UK GDPR in 2026.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are compact text files placed onto your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit our website. They are widely utilized across the internet to make websites function efficiently, retain your viewing settings, and supply diagnostic analytics to site owners. Cookies do not contain executable programs, viruses, or spyware, and they cannot extract personal files from your hard drive.
The Categories of Cookies We Deploy
We classify the cookies utilized across our digital platform into four clear functional groups:
| Cookie Category | Primary Purpose | Lifespan | Consent Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for core website operation, security routing, CDN asset caching, and drawer menu state. | Session to 30 days | Mandatory (Exempt from consent) |
| Functional | Preserves reader interface preferences, such as preferred sorting filters and dismissed notification notices. | Up to 12 months | Optional / Configurable |
| Analytical / Performance | Measures aggregated visitor metrics, page load speeds, bounce rates, and popular review pathways via anonymized IP logs. | 14 days to 24 months | User Consent Required |
| Affiliate / Referral | Stores an anonymous alphanumeric reference code when clicking through to an operator, attributing registrations. | 30 to 90 days | Optional / Configurable |
Affiliate Tracking Cookies Explained
Because we operate as an affiliate comparison site, clicking on an operator link initiates a referral cookie provided by our partner networks. This cookie stores an anonymous tracking tag indicating that you arrived at the casino via our review. This identifier contains no personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, residential address, or banking credentials. It ensures our business receives proper commercial credit if you proceed to open an account.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have full authority to accept, decline, or purge cookies at any stage through your web browser preferences. Most modern desktop and mobile browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are currently stored on your computer or device.
- Block third-party tracking cookies while allowing functional first-party cookies.
- Block all cookies unconditionally (please note this may impair layout presentation).
- Automatically wipe all cookies whenever you terminate your browser session.
To modify your settings, consult the official documentation for your chosen browser: Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. Alternatively, you can use private browsing or “Incognito” modes to automatically discard session cookies upon closing the window.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We review this policy periodically to align with evolving UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) directives, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and technological adjustments. Any changes will be published here with an updated revision date.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Cookies deployed on our site cannot execute software code or infect your hardware with viruses. The analytics and affiliate cookies we use collect only anonymized technical strings and cannot reveal your name, email, or financial accounts.
You can still read all casino reviews, comparison tables, and compliance articles. However, functional preferences (such as collapsed drawer elements or custom table filtering) will reset each time you refresh the page.
Typical affiliate attribution cookies remain active for 30 to 90 days depending on the operator’s tracking configuration. You can delete them at any time by clearing your browser cache.