This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy is designed to comply with Irish and EU data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (the “Cookie Law”).
Please read this policy carefully to understand how and why we use cookies and what your rights are.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit our Website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be first-party cookies, set by us, or third-party cookies, set by other domains when content or services are embedded (e.g., tracking scripts, advertising, or affiliate links).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like user login and consent settings cannot be provided.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you experience any errors. We use this data to improve the performance and user experience of the Website.
Examples:
- Google Analytics
- Hotjar
All analytics data is anonymised and used in aggregate form.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
We work with third-party partners to display targeted advertisements related to online casino offers and promotions. These cookies may track your browsing habits across other websites and build a profile of your interests.
Examples:
- Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook)
- Affiliate tracking platforms (e.g., Income Access, Cellxpert)
3. Cookies and Affiliate Marketing
As a casino affiliate site, we use cookies to track your visits to our partners’ sites. When you click on a link to a third-party casino or betting site, a cookie may be set to track your interaction and ensure we receive proper credit for referrals. These cookies do not collect personal information but may assign you a unique identifier for tracking purposes.
Please note that once you leave our Website and land on a third-party site, their cookie policy will apply.
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner. You have the option to:
- Accept All Cookies
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies
- Manage Preferences (via a cookie settings panel)
You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete all or selected cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Receive notifications when cookies are being set
Please note that blocking some types of cookies may affect your experience on the Website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third parties to place cookies on your device through our Website. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the third-party providers. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies
- Affiliate platforms: Each casino operator may use their own affiliate tracking systems, each with their own cookie policy.
6. Data Retention
Cookies have varying lifespans:
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
We set our cookies with appropriate lifespans based on their function. For example, affiliate tracking cookies may remain active for up to 30 days, in line with partner requirements.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user in Ireland or the EU, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- The right to be informed about the use of cookies and your data
- The right to access your data
- The right to have your data corrected or deleted
- The right to restrict or object to data processing
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to legal, technical, or business changes. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of the policy.
If we make material changes, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our Website.
9. Contact
contact@irishcasinos24.com