Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze how you use the site, and provide a more personalized experience.

Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you’re visiting) or “third-party” (set by other services used by the website, such as analytics tools or advertising networks).

How We Use Cookies

At CasinoGuide, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how visitors interact with our website, and deliver relevant content. Here’s how we use cookies:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand visitor behavior and improve our content
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• To provide personalized recommendations
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud
• To enable social media sharing features

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies without affecting how our website functions.

• Session management cookies
• Security and authentication cookies
• Load balancing cookies
• User preference cookies

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve website performance, identify technical issues, and optimize user experience.

• Google Analytics tracking
• Page view and bounce rate analysis
• Traffic source identification
• User journey mapping
• Site speed monitoring

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

• Language preference storage
• Region and location settings
• User interface customization
• Content recommendations based on browsing history

4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

• Targeted advertising delivery
• Retargeting campaign management
• Affiliate partner tracking
• Marketing campaign performance measurement
• Conversion tracking

Third-Party Cookies

We work with several trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These partners help us deliver better service and analyze website performance.

Our Third-Party Partners Include:

• Google Analytics: Provides detailed insights into website traffic, user behavior, and content performance
• Advertising Networks: Deliver targeted advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
• Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing features and social login functionality
• Affiliate Networks: Track referrals and manage affiliate partnerships
• Content Delivery Networks: Optimize website loading speed and performance

Each of these third parties has their own privacy policy and cookie policy. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies and personal data.

Cookie Duration

The duration for which cookies remain on your device varies depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. They help maintain your session while browsing.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you manually delete them. Duration can range from a few days to several years, depending on the cookie’s specific purpose.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

• Block all cookies from all websites
• Block third-party cookies only
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when websites set cookies
• View and delete individual cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here’s how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → See all site data and permissions
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
• Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies and other site data

Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can also manage advertising cookies and opt out of interest-based advertising using these resources:

• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool
• Your Online Choices
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice Page

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may impact your experience on our website. Here are some potential effects:

• Some features may not function properly or at all
• You may need to re-enter information and preferences on each visit
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
• We may not be able to remember your language or region preferences
• Interactive features may have limited functionality
• You may see less relevant advertising

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: CasinoGuide.com
• Contact Form: Submit a contact request

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days. Your privacy and satisfaction are important to us, and we’re here to help address any concerns you may have.