Cookie Policy - Gaming News and Online Play
On our website, dedicated to the exciting world of gaming, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. To enhance the experience of our visitors and followers, we use cookies on our site. This cookie policy aims to explain what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we employ, and how you can manage your cookie settings.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, or any other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. These files contain information that allows the website to remember your activities or preferences over a period of time. Cookies are commonly used to improve the functionality of websites, make them more efficient, and offer a personalized user experience.
There are different types of cookies used for various purposes. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others track user behavior and improve the website or serve advertising purposes.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies on Our Website?
On our gaming-focused website, we use cookies for several reasons. Here are some of the main purposes for which we use cookies:
- Enhancing the User Experience: Cookies help us store your preferences and settings, so you don't have to re-enter the same information each time you visit our site.
- Personalization: Cookies enable us to offer you personalized content and advertisements that may be of interest to you, based on your online gaming behavior.
- Analysis and Performance: We use cookies to collect data on how users interact with our website, helping us improve functionality and design.
- Advertising: We use cookies to display relevant ads related to gaming, pokies, and other gaming-related content. These ads are based on your browsing activity on our site.
- Security: Some cookies are used to ensure the security of our website, such as verifying user identities and protecting against fraud.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use various categories of cookies on our website. Below are the key categories of cookies we employ:
3.1. Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are crucial for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, some parts of the site may not be accessible or may not function correctly. These cookies do not require consent and are automatically activated when you visit our site.
Examples of necessary cookies we use:
- Session Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your activities during your session, such as keeping you logged in while navigating between pages.
- Security Cookies: We use cookies to ensure that users are authorized to access certain areas of the website, such as personal accounts or contact forms.
3.2. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies allow us to analyze how users interact with our website. These data help us improve the website's performance and understand which areas need improvement. Performance cookies collect information anonymously and are not linked to personal data.
Examples of performance cookies we use:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics cookies to collect data on website traffic and user behavior, such as the most visited pages and visit duration. This information helps us optimize the user experience.
3.3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember your selections and preferences, such as language, region, or type of gaming content you are interested in. These cookies enhance the personalization of your experience on our website.
Examples of functional cookies we use:
- Language Preferences: We use cookies to remember your preferred language, so you don't have to select it every time you visit our site.
- Search Preferences: We use cookies to remember filters and criteria you've selected, such as your favorite pokies or game types, to make your search more efficient.
3.4. Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to show you personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. These cookies enable us to display relevant advertisements related to gaming, pokies, and the thrill of high-stakes entertainment.
Examples of advertising cookies we use:
- Google Ads: We use Google Ads cookies to show you personalized ads based on your activity on our site and browsing behavior on other sites.
- Facebook Pixel: We use Facebook Pixel cookies to show you ads related to gaming and pokies across Facebook's platform.
3.5. Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies are used to integrate our website with social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. These cookies allow users to share content directly from our site through social media buttons and measure user interaction with our social media profiles.
Examples of social media cookies we use:
- Facebook: We use Facebook cookies to show personalized ads and enable users to share content on their Facebook profiles.
- Twitter: We use Twitter cookies to share content on Twitter and track interactions on our Twitter profile.
4. How You Can Manage Cookies
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. You can choose to disable or block cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may prevent certain features of our website from being available or functioning properly.
Below, we explain how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to "Settings" > "Privacy and Security" > "Site Settings" > "Cookies" and adjust your preferences.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to "Options" > "Privacy & Security" > "Cookies and Site Data" and adjust your preferences.
- Safari: Go to "Settings" > "Privacy" and adjust cookie options.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to "Settings" > "Privacy, Search, and Services" > "Cookies and Site Data" and adjust your preferences.
5. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to other websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This cookie policy applies only to our website, and we recommend reviewing the cookie policy of any other websites you visit.
6. Changes to the Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this cookie policy at any time. Any changes to our policy will be posted on this page, so we encourage you to review our policy regularly.