1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Top Online Casinos UK ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.toponlinecasinosuk.com (the "Site").
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are 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.
Cookies typically contain:
- The name of the website that created the cookie
- A unique identifier
- Information about your preferences and settings
- An expiration date
Types of Cookies by Duration:
Types of Cookies by Origin:
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes:
- Essential Functionality: Making our website work properly and securely
- Performance Analysis: Understanding how visitors interact with our site
- Personalization: Remembering your preferences and providing tailored content
- Marketing: Delivering relevant advertisements and measuring their effectiveness
- Age Verification: Ensuring compliance with 18+ requirements
4. Cookie Categories
4.1 Essential Cookies
âšī¸ Always Active
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session and security | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| age_verified | Stores age verification status (18+ compliance) | 30 days | First-party |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users within 24 hours | 1 day | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your site preferences and settings | 6 months | First-party |
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year | First-party |
| currency | Remembers your preferred currency display | 1 year | First-party |
| viewed_casinos | Tracks recently viewed casinos for recommendations | 30 days | First-party |
4.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
â ī¸ Your Consent Required
Marketing cookies require your explicit consent and can be disabled through cookie settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel for conversion tracking | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google Ads remarketing and targeting | 2 years | Google Ads |
| test_cookie | Tests whether browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes | Google Ads |
| affiliate_source | Tracks affiliate referrals for commission attribution | 30 days | First-party |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies when you visit our site:
5.1 Google Analytics
Purpose: Web analytics to understand user behavior and improve our site.
Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, session duration.
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
5.2 Google Ads
Purpose: Remarketing and conversion tracking for advertising campaigns.
Data Collected: Ad interaction data, conversion events.
Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
5.3 Facebook Pixel
Purpose: Social media advertising and conversion tracking.
Data Collected: Page visits, user interactions, conversion events.
Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy
5.4 Affiliate Partners
Purpose: Tracking referrals to casino partners for commission purposes.
Data Collected: Click-through data, conversion tracking.
Duration: Typically 30-90 days depending on partner agreement.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Get notified when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
6.2 Opt-Out Links
For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Industry Opt-out: Your Online Choices
â ī¸ Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
7. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies
- Customize Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Using your browser's cookie management tools
- Contacting us directly using the information below
8. Mobile Devices and Apps
If you access our website through a mobile browser, the same cookie policies apply. For mobile-specific tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking (iOS 14.5+)
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads > Reset advertising ID
We may also use mobile advertising identifiers (IDFA for iOS, GAID for Android) for targeted advertising when you visit our site through mobile browsers.
9. Data Retention
Cookies are automatically deleted based on their set expiration times:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Short-term cookies: Typically 24 hours to 30 days
- Long-term cookies: Up to 2 years for analytics and preferences
You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New third-party services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Technical improvements
When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date and may display a notice on our website.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Privacy Team: [email protected]
- Postal Address:
Top Online Casinos UK
Cookie Policy Team
123 Casino Street
London, E1 6AN
United Kingdom