Cookies Policy | Pokies123

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that a website may store on your computer, tablet, mobile phone or another internet-connected device. They allow a website to recognise a device and remember certain information about a visit. Cookies can help websites operate properly, provide a smoother experience and understand how visitors use different pages and features.

Some cookies are placed by the website you are visiting. These are commonly called first-party cookies. Other cookies may be placed by service providers that support functions such as website measurement, security, content delivery or embedded services. These are commonly called third-party cookies. The use of third-party technologies may be subject to the relevant provider's own privacy or cookie information.

Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are generally removed when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a period set by the website or service provider, unless you remove them sooner through your browser or device settings. Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, local storage and device identifiers, may also be used for comparable purposes.

Why cookies are used

To keep the website functioning and help pages load correctly.
To remember preferences and settings during a visit.
To support account, login and session-related functions where these are available.
To help protect the website, users and services from suspicious or unauthorised activity.
To understand how visitors use the website and identify areas that may need improvement.
To provide relevant website content and measure the performance of communications or promotions where permitted.
To maintain records of cookie choices and other consent preferences.

2. Types of cookies we may use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are needed for core website functions. They may help with navigation, security, session management, traffic distribution and access to features requested by a user. The website may not operate properly without them. Because they support essential functions, they may not be removable through every cookie preference tool, although they can usually be blocked through browser settings.

Preference and functionality cookies

These cookies remember choices made on the website, such as language, region, display preferences or other settings. They can make return visits more convenient and help the website provide features that are more suitable to a user's device or preferences. If these cookies are disabled, some preferences may need to be entered again.

Analytics and performance cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. Information may include the pages visited, approximate visit duration, referral information, browser type, device type and general usage patterns. This information is generally used in an aggregated or otherwise managed form to review performance, identify errors, improve content and make the website easier to use. Analytics cookies do not necessarily identify a person directly.

Advertising and measurement cookies

Where used and permitted, advertising or measurement cookies may help assess the effectiveness of website content, campaigns or promotions. They may also help limit repeated content or measure interactions with online advertising. These cookies may involve third-party providers and may use information about browsing activity across services. We do not use this section to promise that any particular advertising cookie or service is always active.

Security and compliance cookies

Certain cookies or similar technologies may support fraud prevention, risk management, age or access controls, responsible gambling processes, audit requirements and compliance with applicable laws or regulatory obligations. These technologies may help detect unusual activity and protect the integrity of accounts and services.

3. Your choices and cookie controls

When available, the website may provide a cookie banner, preference centre or similar control that allows you to accept, reject or manage categories of cookies. Your choices may be stored so that they can be applied on later visits. If you clear your browser data, use a different browser or access the website from another device, you may be asked to make your choices again.

You can also manage cookies through your browser or device settings. Most browsers allow you to view stored cookies, block all or some cookies, delete existing cookies and receive a notification before a cookie is stored. The steps vary between browsers and devices, so you should check the help or support information provided by the relevant manufacturer.

Review the cookie notice or preference tool displayed on the website, if available.
Choose whether to allow optional cookie categories.
Use your browser settings to delete existing cookies or prevent future cookies.
Repeat these steps on other browsers or devices that you use to access the website.

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality. For example, some pages may not load as intended, preferences may not be remembered, sessions may end unexpectedly or certain features may become unavailable. Disabling optional cookies should not normally prevent access to basic website content, but the effect may depend on the type of cookie and the way the website is used.

Cookie choices are separate from other account, privacy, marketing or responsible gambling choices. Changing cookie settings does not necessarily withdraw consent for other types of processing, stop all communications or close an account. Separate instructions may apply to those matters.

4. Information, third parties and policy updates

Cookies may collect information such as an online identifier, device information, browser details, approximate location, pages visited, access times, referring pages and interactions with website features. Depending on the technology and the surrounding information, some data may be capable of being associated with an account or other information. We handle information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and our Privacy Policy.

We may use service providers to host, secure, analyse, maintain or support the website. Those providers may use cookies or similar technologies on our behalf, or may process information collected through their services. Third-party websites, applications and tools linked to or displayed on the website may have separate privacy and cookie practices. You should review their information before using those services. We do not control the cookie practices of independent third parties.

Cookies may be used in connection with information required to operate an online gambling service responsibly and lawfully. This can include security checks, account protection, age and identity processes, jurisdiction checks, fraud prevention and activity monitoring. Cookies do not replace any formal verification or compliance process that may be required.

This Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, technology, service providers, legal requirements or our practices. The current version will be made available on this page, and the updated date may be shown where appropriate. Your continued use of the website after an update may indicate acceptance of the revised policy to the extent permitted by law.

If you have a question about this Cookies Policy, your cookie choices or the handling of personal information, please use the support or contact options made available through the website. Do not send sensitive account, payment or identity information through an unsecured channel unless you have been instructed to do so. If you are concerned about gambling activity, please also review the responsible gambling information available on the website and consider using the account controls or support options provided.