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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, similar tracking technologies, and other data collection methods on our platform. We are committed to transparency regarding our data practices and comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Last updated: January 18, 2026.

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website or use our platform. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Beyond traditional cookies, we also use similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and improve our services.

These technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and device identifiers. Each technology serves specific purposes related to security, functionality, analytics, and marketing. When you access our platform, you consent to the placement of these files on your device, subject to your browser and device settings.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We employ various categories of cookies to optimize your gaming experience and ensure platform security. Understanding these categories helps you make informed decisions about your privacy preferences and data usage.

  1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for basic platform functionality. They enable you to log into your account, maintain session information, process transactions, and access restricted gaming areas. Without these cookies, certain features like account verification and game loading would not function properly.
  2. Performance Cookies: We use performance cookies to collect data about how you interact with our platform. This includes information about pages visited, games played, features used, and navigation patterns. This data helps us identify technical issues and optimize website speed and reliability.
  3. Analytical Cookies: These cookies track user behaviour across our platform to generate statistical reports. We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand player demographics, behaviour patterns, and platform usage. This information helps us improve content and features based on actual user preferences.
  4. Functional Cookies: Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, preferred currency, display theme, and notification preferences. They enhance your convenience by personalizing your experience without requiring repeated configuration.
  5. Marketing Cookies: We use marketing cookies to deliver targeted advertisements and promotional content relevant to your interests. These cookies track your activity across different platforms and allow us to measure campaign effectiveness, conversion rates, and return on advertising investment.
  6. Third-Party Cookies: Our partners and service providers may place cookies on your device for payment processing, customer support, fraud detection, and advertising purposes. These third parties include payment gateways, analytics providers, and advertising networks operating under their own privacy policies.

3. Purpose and Function of Cookies

Our cookie usage serves multiple essential functions that directly benefit your gaming experience and platform security. Each cookie type is implemented with specific objectives aligned with providing quality service and protecting user interests.

Essential cookies enable account security through authentication and session management. They verify your identity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect against fraudulent activities. Performance cookies help us monitor system stability and identify bugs affecting user experience. Analytical cookies provide insights into player behaviour that inform our development decisions. Functional cookies improve accessibility and personalization. Marketing cookies allow us to communicate relevant promotions matching your interests and gaming preferences. Together, these technologies create a seamless, secure, and personalized platform.

4. Legal Basis and Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with UK and European data protection regulations. We operate under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and the UK GDPR, which establish requirements for obtaining user consent before placing non-essential cookies.

Essential cookies are placed based on contractual necessity—they are required to deliver services you explicitly request. Marketing and analytics cookies require your prior informed consent. We obtain this consent through our cookie banner displayed upon your first visit. You may withdraw consent at any time through your account settings or by contacting our support team. As a UK-regulated gaming operator, we maintain records of all cookie consents and honour opt-out requests within 48 hours. Our compliance approach ensures you maintain control over your personal data while enabling us to provide quality services.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over cookie settings on our platform. Upon visiting our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category.

  1. Click the “Manage Preferences” or “Cookie Settings” button to access detailed controls for each cookie category
  2. Toggle individual cookie types on or off according to your preferences
  3. Save your choices—your preferences will be stored and respected across future visits
  4. Access your cookie settings at any time through your account dashboard under Privacy or Settings sections
  5. Update your preferences whenever you wish—changes take effect immediately for non-essential cookies
  6. Contact our support team if you require assistance understanding specific cookies or modifying your settings

6. Disabling Cookies in Your Browser

Beyond our platform controls, you can manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being placed. However, disabling cookies may affect platform functionality and your ability to access certain features.

  1. Google Chrome: Open Settings, navigate to Privacy and Security, select Cookies and other site data, and choose your preferred cookie settings
  2. Mozilla Firefox: Open Preferences, go to Privacy and Security, locate the Cookies and Site Data section, and adjust your settings accordingly
  3. Apple Safari: Open Preferences, select the Privacy tab, manage website tracking and cookie settings from the designated options
  4. Microsoft Edge: Open Settings, select Privacy, find Cookies and other site data, and configure your cookie preferences
  5. Opera Browser: Access Settings, navigate to Advanced, select Privacy and Security, and manage cookie settings through the Cookies section

7. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We work with third-party service providers who may receive cookie data as part of their contracted services. These partners include analytics providers, payment processors, marketing platforms, and fraud prevention services. All third parties operate under strict data protection agreements ensuring compliance with UK GDPR requirements.

We do not sell your personal data to unaffiliated third parties. Cookie data shared with service providers is limited to what is necessary for their specific functions. These partners maintain their own privacy policies and cookie practices. When you interact with third-party cookies, you are subject to their policies as well as ours. We encourage reviewing partner privacy statements available through links on our platform. You may opt out of third-party marketing cookies without affecting essential platform functionality.

8. Your Rights and Contact Information

Under UK GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data and cookie usage. You may request access to information collected through cookies, request corrections to inaccurate data, demand deletion of personal information subject to legal exceptions, and object to automated decision-making processes.

To exercise these rights or if you have questions about our cookie practices, contact our Data Protection Officer or support team. We will respond to requests within 30 days of receipt. If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent data protection authority. This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, and our practices. Significant updates will be communicated through email notification to registered users. Continued use of our platform following policy updates constitutes acceptance of modified terms. Your privacy and data protection remain our highest priorities as we continuously improve our platform services.