Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how top-rated-british-casinos.com uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We want to ensure you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for basic website functionality and help maintain your browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences and settings to improve your user experience on future visits.
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website, used for essential functionality and analytics, and under our direct control.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into our website, including analytics and advertising technologies, governed by the privacy policies of third-party providers.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services, ensuring a seamless and secure browsing experience on our platform.

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Website Functionality: Maintaining your session while browsing, remembering your privacy preferences, ensuring website security, and managing user authentication.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: Detecting suspicious activity, preventing unauthorized access, protecting against cyber attacks, and ensuring data integrity.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user engagement metrics, traffic sources, referral information, device and browser information, and user journey and behavior patterns.
• Website Performance: Monitors loading times, technical performance, error tracking, debugging, feature usage statistics, and user interface optimization data.

Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your choices and settings:

• User Preferences: Language and region settings, display preferences and themes, content personalization, and accessibility settings.
• Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscription status, marketing communication choices, contact form information, and user feedback settings.

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Content Relevance: Personalized content recommendations, relevant article suggestions, customized educational resources, and targeted information delivery.
• Campaign Measurement: Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness, content engagement, social media integration, and affiliate link performance.

Detailed Cookie Information

Essential Cookies We Use

Analytics Cookies We Use

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website traffic and user behaviour analysis
• Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics
• Privacy policy: Google Analytics Privacy
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Social Media Widgets

• Purpose: Social sharing and engagement
• Providers: May include Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Data collected: Interaction data and preferences
• Control: Managed through social media platform settings

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies on our website:

Our Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or preference center:

• Accept all cookies for the full website experience
• Choose specific cookie categories to enable or disable
• Review and update your preferences at any time
• Get detailed information about each cookie type

Browser-Based Cookie Controls

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Each browser has different methods, so we recommend checking your browser’s help section for detailed instructions. Here are general steps for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Click the three dots menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Manage cookies for specific sites or block all cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox: Click the menu button → Options/Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Use “Manage Data” for site-specific controls.
• Safari: Go to Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Choose your cookie settings → Use “Manage Website Data” for detailed control.
• Microsoft Edge: Click the three dots menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Choose your cookie preferences → Manage permissions for specific sites.

Mobile Browser Controls

• iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Toggle “Block All Cookies” or choose other options → Use “Advanced” for more detailed controls.
• Android Chrome: Chrome menu → Settings → Site settings → Tap “Cookies” to manage preferences → Choose to block or allow cookies from specific sites.

Impact of Cookie Choices

• Accepting All Cookies: Full website functionality, personalized content, optimal user experience, and detailed analytics to improve our services.
• Accepting Only Essential Cookies: Basic website functionality maintained, limited personalization, some features may not work, reduced ability to improve services.
• Blocking All Cookies: Significantly limited website functionality, potential browsing difficulties, loss of preferences, and inability to use certain features.

Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

Consent Management

• We obtain clear consent for non-essential cookies.
• Consent is freely given and can be withdrawn at any time.
• We provide detailed information about each cookie type.
• Consent choices are respected and implemented immediately.

Legal Compliance

• Our cookie practices comply with UK and EU regulations.
• We follow ePrivacy Directive (PECR) requirements.
• GDPR compliance for all data processing.
• Regular updates to maintain legal compliance.

Withdrawal of Consent

• You can withdraw consent at any time.
• Use our cookie preference center to update choices.
• Contact us directly for assistance with cookie management.
• Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of previous processing.

Cookies and Privacy

Data Protection

• Cookie data is processed according to our Privacy Policy.
• Personal data protection measures apply to cookie information.
• We implement appropriate security measures.
• Data retention periods align with cookie expiration.

Third-Party Privacy

• Third-party cookies are governed by respective privacy policies.
• We select partners based on their privacy practices.
• We regularly review third-party compliance.
• Users can opt out of third-party tracking.

Updates to This Policy

Policy Changes

• We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.
• Changes reflect new technologies or legal requirements.
• Users will be notified of significant changes.
• Updated policies are posted on our website.

Technology Updates

• New cookie technologies may require policy updates.
• We evaluate emerging privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Cookie practices evolve with industry best practices.
• Regular reviews ensure continued relevance.

Contact Information

Cookie Inquiries

Email: cookies@top-rated-british-casinos.com
Subject line: “Cookie Policy Question”

Privacy Matters

Email: privacy@top-rated-british-casinos.com
Subject line: “Privacy Inquiry”

General Support

Email: support@top-rated-british-casinos.com
Subject line: “Website Support”

Additional Resources

Educational Information

• ICO Guidance: Information Commissioner’s Office guide to cookies.
• AboutCookies.org: Independent information about cookies.
• AllAboutCookies.org: Comprehensive cookie guidance.

Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Browser add-on available from Google.
• Your Online Choices: Industry opt-out tool for advertising.
• Privacy Badger: Browser extension for tracking protection.

Browser Privacy Guides

• Detailed guides available for all major browsers.
• Privacy-focused browsing tips and techniques.
• Information about private/incognito browsing modes.

Technical Information

Cookie Storage and Security

• Cookies are stored securely on your device.
• Sensitive information is encrypted when necessary.
• Cookie data is protected against unauthorized access.
• Regular security assessments ensure protection.

Cookie Limitations

• Cookies have size and number limitations.
• Browser settings may affect cookie functionality.
• Some features require specific cookie types.
• Disabled cookies may impact user experience.

Remember: You can always change your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie preference center. If you need help managing cookies or have concerns about privacy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.