COOKIE POLICY
INTRODUCTION
When you visit or use our websites or applications that we operate, or when you interact with or engage in our content (“Services”), we use (and permit third parties to use) web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, tags, APIs, and other technologies (“Tracking Technologies”).
These Tracking Technologies enable us to automatically gather information about you, your online activity, and your device (such as a computer or mobile device). This helps us improve navigation within our Services, enhance performance, and tailor your experience. We also use this data to compile usage statistics, carry out analytics, provide content aligned with your interests, and manage services for our users, advertisers, publishers, customers, and partners.
In addition, we allow third parties to collect information about you through the use of Tracking Technologies.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files (made up only of letters and numbers) that a web server places on your computer or mobile device when you access a webpage. When implemented, cookies help make our Services easier to use, for example by remembering your language preferences and settings. Additional details about cookies are available at allaboutcookies.org.
Cookies are commonly used to ensure websites operate efficiently. They allow smooth navigation between pages, store your preferences, and improve interaction between you and the Services. Cookies are also used to help make sure that online advertisements you see are relevant to you and your interests.
STORING TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We place Tracking Technologies when you visit or access our Services (for example, when browsing our websites) – these are known as “First Party Tracking Technologies”. In addition, Tracking Technologies may be placed by third parties (such as analytics providers, business partners, and advertisers) that deliver content through our Services – these are referred to as “Third Party Tracking Technologies”.
Both types of Tracking Technologies may be stored for the duration of a single visit to our Services or retained for subsequent visits.
WHAT TYPES OF TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES DO WE USE?
We use five primary categories of Tracking Technologies:
- Strictly necessary Tracking Technologies –
These Tracking Technologies are required to allow you to log in, move around, and use the core features of our Services, or to provide services you specifically request (such as remembering your username). Your consent is not required for the use of these Tracking Technologies. They may also be applied for security and integrity purposes, for example to identify policy breaches and to support protection or security-related functions. - Functionality Tracking Technologies –
These Tracking Technologies enable our Services to remember the selections you make (such as your preferred language) and deliver enhanced, personalized functionality. For instance, they are used for authentication purposes (to remember that you are logged in) and to support additional features of our Services. - Performance Tracking Technologies –
These Tracking Technologies collect data about your online activity, such as how long you spend on our Services, including behavioral information and engagement metrics. They are used for analytics, research, and statistical analysis based on aggregated data. - Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies –
These Tracking Technologies are used to present customized offers and advertisements based on your inferred interests, as well as to conduct email marketing campaigns. They also help control how often you see advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. These technologies are typically placed by advertisers (such as ad networks) and provide insights into how users view, interact with ads, visit websites, or use applications. - Social media Tracking Technologies –
Our website contains social media features, including Facebook “Like” or “Share” buttons. These features may be hosted by third parties or directly on our Services. Your interaction with these features is subject to the privacy policy of the company that provides them.
| Tracking Technologies | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Cookies | First party Tracking Technology | Performance Tracking Technologies These Tracking Technologies are used to gather information about how users interact with content on our Services for analytics and attribution purposes (for example, referral URLs). We use this data to prepare reports, calculate revenues owed to us, improve the Services, and provide personalized products and content. |
| Functionality Cookies | First party Tracking Technology | Functionality Tracking Technologies These Tracking Technologies are used to store your preferences, language settings, and account status, assist with completing forms and other website functions (such as deposits or similar actions), manage website content, track media channels, record previously displayed messages, and deliver promotions. |
| Google Analytics | Third party Tracking Technology | Performance Tracking Technologies This cookie is used to collect data on how visitors use our Services in order to analyze behavior and improve site quality. The information is used to generate reports and enhance the Services. The cookies track visitor numbers, traffic sources, pages visited, and help identify unique visitors. A unique ID is assigned to ensure cookie validity and accessibility as an additional security measure. Google Privacy Policy Google Analytics Opt-Out Google Ad Personalization settings |
| Firebase | Third party Tracking Technology | Performance Tracking Technologies Firebase is a hosting and backend platform provided by Firebase, Inc. Privacy Policy |
| Inspectlet | Third party Tracking Technology | Performance Tracking Technologies These cookies are set by Inspectlet and are used to track session data. They help us accurately understand how visitors navigate our websites and provide research insights aimed at improving user experience. Inspectlet Privacy Policy Inspectlet opt-out |
| Google Tag Manager | Third party Tracking Technology | Performance Tracking Technologies This cookie is linked to Google Tag Manager, which we use to deploy scripts on our website pages. Google Privacy Policy Google Analytics Opt-Out Google Ad Personalization settings |
| Trendemon | Third party Tracking Technology | Performance Tracking Technologies This cookie is used to collect information about how users interact with our Services in order to analyze behavior and improve overall site performance. Trendemon Privacy Policy and Opt-Out |
| Yahoo | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies Our websites and applications include a Yahoo pixel that tracks visits, user actions (such as button clicks), and related data. This pixel is used for retargeting and conversion measurement. Yahoo Privacy Center |
| Bing | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies We use Bing to display personalized advertisements. These cookies track browsing behavior and help us evaluate the performance of Bing advertising campaigns by monitoring actions taken on our websites after ads are clicked. Bing also enables us to build audience lists based on search activity to improve ad targeting. Microsoft Privacy Policy Microsoft Interest Based Ads Settings |
| Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies The Facebook pixel is placed in the header of our websites and is used together with Facebook Lookalike audiences to reach users similar to those who have interacted with our Services and to enhance advertising performance. Facebook privacy policy | |
| DoubleClick | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies These cookies collect data used for conversion tracking and retargeting advertising audiences. Google Privacy Policy Google Ad Personalization settings |
| Google AdWords | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies We use Google AdWords, which relies on cookies to determine how many users who click on Google Ads subsequently contact us through our websites. These cookies are set only when you interact with a Google Ad and help us improve the effectiveness of our websites. Google Privacy Policy |
| AppNexus | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies This Tracking Technology is used to collect data for conversion tracking and advertising audience retargeting. AppNexus Privacy Policy and Opt-Out |
| Outbrain | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies This Tracking Technology is used to gather data for recommending relevant related content. Outbrain Privacy Policy and Opt-Out |
| TubeMogul | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies TubeMogul assists us in delivering targeted video advertisements across desktop and mobile devices and in measuring their performance across real time inventory on TubeMogul partner websites. TubeMogul Privacy Policy and Opt-Out |
| PokerNews | Third party Tracking Technology | Marketing or Advertising Tracking Technologies This Tracking Technology is used to retarget users who arrive from PokerNews and present them with relevant offers. PokerNews Privacy Policy |
| Other cookies | First and Third party Tracking Technology | Strictly necessary Tracking Technologies – these unlisted cookies may be used within internal sections of the Services to personalize and simplify the user experience by remembering your selections and login details. |
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR COOKIE SETTINGS
Please be aware that we do not acknowledge or act upon automated browser signals related to Tracking Technologies, including ‘Do Not Track’ requests. That said, you have several options available to manage and control your cookie preferences. Keep in mind that removing or restricting cookies may cause certain features of the Services to function incorrectly or with reduced effectiveness.
- Disabling cookies through your web browser
Most web browsers provide basic details about cookies, allow you to view which cookies are stored on your device, give you the option to delete all cookies or selected ones, and let you block or permit cookies for all websites or for specific sites. In many cases, you can also disable third party cookies separately. Please note that browser or device settings usually apply only to that specific browser or device. - Details about cookies are typically available in the ‘Help’ section of your web browser. Below are links to guidance pages for some commonly used browsers:
- Disabling third party advertising cookies
You may opt out of certain third party cookies used for advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative at Network Advertising Initiative, or by using the DAA opt-out program available at https://aboutads.info/choices/, as well as here for EU/EEA residents: https://youronlinechoices.eu/ and here for mobile devices: https://aboutads.info/appchoices