Cookie Policy
"Transparent information about how we use cookies and similar technologies"
📅 Policy Information
Last Updated: December 2024
Effective Date: This policy applies to all visits to UK Casino Authority website
Related Policy: This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy
📋 Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
🍪 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Essential for basic website functionality.
Purpose: Age verification, form data, navigation
💾 Persistent Cookies
Stored on your device for a specific period. Remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Purpose: User preferences, analytics, personalization
🏠 First-Party Cookies
Set directly by UK Casino Authority. We have full control over these cookies.
Examples: Login status, language preference, age verification
🌐 Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services we use (with your consent). Subject to their own policies.
Examples: Analytics services, social media widgets
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our casino online review website and to comply with UK gambling regulations:
🎯 Core Purposes
- 🔞 Age Verification: Ensuring users are 18+ before accessing gambling content
- ⚖️ Legal Compliance: Meeting UK gambling advertising requirements
- 🛡️ Security: Protecting against fraud and maintaining site integrity
- 📊 Analytics: Understanding how users interact with our casino reviews
- 🔧 Functionality: Remembering your preferences and settings
- ✨ User Experience: Providing personalized, relevant content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
🔒 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality required by UK gambling regulations.
⚙️ Functional Cookies (With Your Consent)
These cookies enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and choices.
📊 Analytics Cookies (With Your Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our casino online review content, allowing us to improve our services.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use to provide enhanced functionality. These are only active if you consent to them.
📊 Google Analytics
Purpose: Website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: GA Opt-out Browser Add-on
🔧 Technical Services
Purpose: CDN delivery, security monitoring, performance optimization
Data Processing: Anonymous technical data only
Retention: Maximum 30 days for technical logs
🚫 What We Don't Use
- Social Media Tracking: No Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn pixels
- Advertising Networks: No third-party advertising cookies
- Cross-Site Tracking: No cookies that track you across other websites
- Behavioral Profiling: No cookies for invasive user profiling
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
🎛️ Your Control Options
You have full control over cookie settings on our website:
🍪 Cookie Banner
When you first visit, you can choose to accept all cookies or only essential ones.
Options: Accept All | Essential Only
⚙️ Browser Settings
Configure cookie settings directly in your browser preferences.
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality
🗑️ Clear Cookies
Delete all stored cookies to reset your preferences.
Effect: You'll need to re-verify age and preferences
🌐 Browser-Specific Instructions
🔵 Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
🦊 Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
🧭 Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
🅔 Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Age Verification Cookies
🔞 Legal Requirement
Due to UK gambling regulations, we must use cookies to verify that users are 18 years or older before accessing casino online content. This is a legal obligation, not optional.
Age Verification Process:
- First Visit: Modal popup requests age confirmation
- Consent Storage: Cookie stores confirmation for 1 year
- Verification Check: System verifies on each visit
- Compliance Logging: Timestamps maintained for audit purposes
Important: If you clear cookies or use private browsing, you'll need to re-verify your age.
7. Cookie Retention Periods
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. When we make changes:
- Notice: Updated "Last Modified" date at the top
- Significant Changes: We'll provide prominent notice on the website
- Consent: Material changes may require new consent
- Access: Previous versions available upon request
🍪 Cookie Commitment
UK Casino Authority is committed to transparent cookie usage and respecting your privacy choices. We only use cookies that enhance your experience or are required by law, never for intrusive tracking or unauthorized data collection.
📚 Related Policies
- 📄 Privacy Policy - Comprehensive data protection information
- ⚖️ Terms of Service - Website usage terms and conditions
- 🛡️ Responsible Gambling - Safe gambling practices and support