Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 29, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how BritSlots ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at britslots.uk. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, BritSlots) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.

The specific types of cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform:

3.1 Essential Cookies:

  • Account authentication and security
  • Basic site functionality
  • User preferences
  • Load balancing

3.2 Analytics Cookies:

  • Visitor behavior tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error reporting
  • Testing new features

3.3 Marketing Cookies:

  • Advertising personalization
  • Campaign effectiveness tracking
  • Retargeting
  • Social media integration

4. How Can You Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner.

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.

How to manage cookies in major browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Cookies

5. Types of Cookies We Use

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser (or once your session ends).

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your hard drive until you erase them or they expire.

5.3 Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function properly. You can't opt out of these cookies.

5.4 Functionality Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings.

5.5 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

5.6 Advertising Cookies

Used to make advertising messages more relevant to you.

6. Cookie Lifespan

In terms of duration, we may use:

  • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until you delete them or they expire
  • Third-party Cookies: These cookies may have different lifespans as determined by the third party

7. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that use cookies, including:

  • Google Analytics (analytics)
  • Facebook Pixel (marketing)
  • Payment processors
  • Advertising partners

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and may track your use of our website across other sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

9. More Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at: