Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions, to improve your experience on future visits.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. They can also help website owners understand how their sites are being used.

How We Use Cookies

Fresh Casinos UK uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our website's performance and functionality
• Provide relevant content and advertisements
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal requirements

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be temporary or persistent:

Session Cookies

• Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Used for essential website functionality during your visit
• Help maintain your session and security

Persistent Cookies

• Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Remember your preferences between visits
• Duration varies from days to years depending on purpose

Typical Retention Periods

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website:

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and performance
• Data collected: Page views, user interactions, device information
• Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

Affiliate Tracking

• Purpose: Track referrals to partner casino sites
• Data collected: Click events, referral sources
• Duration: Typically 30-90 days

Social Media

• Platforms: May include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn pixels
• Purpose: Social sharing and advertising
• Control: Managed through respective platform privacy settings

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject optional cookies (keeping only strictly necessary ones)
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Save your preferences for future visits

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
4. Manage exceptions for specific sites

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Settings
2. Select Privacy & Security
3. In the Cookies and Site Data section, adjust settings
4. Use "Manage Data" to control specific sites

Safari

1. Go to Safari → Preferences
2. Click the Privacy tab
3. Choose your cookie and tracking preferences
4. Use "Manage Website Data" for specific controls

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
3. Select "Cookies and site data"
4. Configure your preferences

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cannot be disabled as they are essential for:

• Website security and functionality
• Age verification compliance
• Cookie preference management
• Basic navigation and access

Performance Cookies

Disabling these cookies means:

• We can't improve the website based on usage data
• We can't identify and fix technical issues as effectively
• Website performance optimization may be limited

Functionality Cookies

Disabling these cookies may result in:

• Loss of personalized settings
• Need to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Reduced website functionality

Marketing Cookies

Disabling these cookies means:

• Less relevant advertising
• Inability to track affiliate referrals
• Limited social media integration

Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

Our use of cookies complies with UK and EU privacy laws:

Consent Requirements

• We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
• Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous
• You can withdraw consent at any time
• Consent is recorded and can be demonstrated

Legitimate Interests

For some cookies, we rely on legitimate interests, including:

• Website security and fraud prevention
• Essential functionality and user experience
• Basic analytics for website improvement

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use and why
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access data collected through cookies
• Request deletion of cookie data
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New legal requirements
• Updates to third-party services
• Improvements to our website

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "last updated" date
• Notify users through appropriate channels
• Request new consent where required

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

• ICO (UK): ico.org.uk/cookies
• All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: networkadvertising.org