Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve your experience
• Maintain your gameplay progress

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by our website (posletestiruya.co.uk) directly. They are essential for our Service to function properly.

2.2 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are essential for maintaining your gameplay session and progress.

2.3 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

We use limited third-party cookies for analytics purposes. These are provided by trusted partners to help us understand how our Service is used.

3. Categories of Cookies

Category	Purpose	Examples	Duration
Essential	These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality like security, network management, and gameplay continuity. You cannot opt out of these cookies.	session_id, game_state, auth_token	Session or up to 24 hours
Functional	These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They remember your preferences and choices.	language_pref, theme_setting, volume_level	Up to 1 year
Analytics	These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about usage patterns to help us improve our Service.	_ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics, anonymised)	Up to 2 years
Preference	These cookies remember your choices and preferences to enhance your gaming experience.	game_difficulty, auto_spin_setting, notification_pref	Up to 1 year

Detailed Cookie List

Below is a more detailed breakdown of specific cookies we use:

Essential Gameplay Cookies

• game_session – Maintains your current gameplay session and progress
• virtual_balance – Remembers your virtual coin balance during gameplay
• level_progress – Tracks your progress through game chapters
• csrf_token – Security cookie to prevent cross-site request forgery

Analytics Cookies (Anonymised)

• _ga – Google Analytics cookie to distinguish users (anonymised)
• _gid – Google Analytics cookie to distinguish users (anonymised)
• _gat – Google Analytics cookie to throttle request rate
• session_start – Records when you start a gaming session
• feature_usage – Tracks which game features are used most

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes on our social casino platform:

• Essential Operation: To keep you logged in during your gameplay session and maintain your game progress
• Game Functionality: To remember your virtual coin balance, level progress, and game settings
• Performance Monitoring: To understand how our Service is used and identify areas for improvement
• User Preferences: To remember your language, theme, and gameplay preferences
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorised access
• Compliance: To record your cookie consent preferences

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over cookies. Here's how you can manage them:

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

Essential Cookies Notice

Please note that essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for our Service to function. If you disable these cookies, you will not be able to:

• Maintain your gameplay session
• Save your progress
• Keep your virtual coin balance
• Stay logged in to your account

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Analytics Providers

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. Google Analytics cookies are anonymised and do not identify individual users. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies here.

Hosting and Infrastructure

Our hosting provider may use essential cookies for load balancing and security purposes. These cookies are necessary for the reliable operation of our Service.

7. Legal Basis for Cookie Use (UK & EU)

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we process cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the performance of a contract (providing our Service to you)
• Analytics Cookies: Based on our legitimate interests (improving our Service) - you can opt out
• Preference Cookies: Based on your consent - you can withdraw consent at any time

For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent before placing them on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies complies with UK data protection laws, including:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Cookie data is treated as personal data under UK GDPR when it can identify an individual. We implement appropriate security measures to protect this data.

For more information about how we protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on our Service
• Where appropriate, requesting renewed consent for cookies

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

By Email: [email protected]

Subject Line: "Cookies Policy Inquiry"

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days.