Cookies Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. How We Use Cookies
UK Casino Compare uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- Provide personalised casino recommendations
- Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Improve our services and user experience
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and security | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers 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 |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity to provide relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| affiliate_ref | Tracks referral source for commission | 30 days |
| utm_source | Tracks marketing campaign source | 30 days |
| user_preferences | Stores personalisation preferences | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Casino Partners: For tracking affiliate referrals and conversions
- Social Media: For social sharing functionality
- Advertising Networks: For targeted advertising (with your consent)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through:
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
- Essential Cookies: Retained as long as necessary for site function
- Marketing Cookies: Typically 30 days to 2 years
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We cannot improve user experience
- Marketing cookies: Less relevant advertisements
- Preference cookies: Settings will not be remembered
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookies policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]