This cookie policy explains how casinera.games uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We are an independent information portal about Casinera; we publish content for readers aged 18 and over (18+) in the UK. This policy applies to our site only – for the operator's own cookie practices, consult the terms published on the Casinera platform.
What Cookies Are and Why We Use Them
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use them to remember your preferences, analyse how visitors interact with our pages, and improve the portal's performance. Cookies do not identify you personally; they recognise your browser across sessions.
Our site deploys three categories of cookie: strictly necessary cookies that keep the portal functional, performance cookies that count visits and measure load times, and targeting cookies that help us understand which topics readers find most useful. You can control all three types through your browser settings or the consent banner that appears on your first visit.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies ensure basic functions work – session management, load balancing across servers, and the consent banner that records your cookie choices. We cannot switch them off without breaking the portal. They expire when you close your browser or after 24 hours, whichever comes first.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session across page requests | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your consent preferences | 12 months |
| load_balancer | Routes requests to the correct server | Session |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance cookies collect anonymous statistics: page views, bounce rates, average time spent reading each section, and the links visitors click most often. We use these figures to identify slow-loading pages, refine our Casinera content, and decide which auxiliary pages warrant expansion.
The data never includes personal information. IP addresses are anonymised before storage, and individual sessions are not tracked across devices. These cookies remain active for 24 months; declining them removes the analytics layer but does not affect your ability to read the site.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
Targeting cookies help us understand which topics generate the most interest – whether readers arrive searching for payment methods, bonus terms or game catalogues. This information shapes future editorial choices and lets us measure how well our Casinera Casino articles meet reader expectations.
Third-party advertising networks may place their own cookies when you visit casinera.games. Those cookies operate under the privacy policies of the networks themselves, not ours. We list the active third-party domains below; each maintains its own opt-out mechanism, typically accessible through industry-wide tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices.
Your Control and Consent
When you visit the portal for the first time, a consent banner offers three choices: accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or review each category individually. Your decision is recorded in the cookie_consent file and honoured on every subsequent visit. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser's cookie storage or clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Instructions vary by browser – look for "Privacy" or "Content settings" in Chrome, "Options" in Firefox, "Preferences" in Safari. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent parts of the portal from working; blocking performance or targeting cookies leaves functionality intact but limits our ability to improve the site.
Mobile Browsers and App-Based Browsers
Mobile Safari, Chrome for Android, and in-app browsers respect the same cookie controls as their desktop counterparts. Some mobile operating systems also offer a device-level "Limit Ad Tracking" or "Opt out of Ads Personalisation" setting; enabling it restricts targeting cookies across all apps and sites on that device.
Third-Party Services and Their Cookies
We embed content from external platforms – YouTube videos explaining Casinera registration steps, social-media share buttons, and analytics dashboards. Each of these services may set its own cookies when the embedded element loads. The table below names the third parties active on casinera.games and links to their respective privacy policies.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Traffic measurement and behaviour analysis | policies.google.com/privacy |
| YouTube | Embedded video tutorials | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Facebook Pixel | Audience insights and conversion tracking | facebook.com/privacy |
We review third-party integrations every six months and remove any service that no longer serves a clear editorial purpose. If a provider changes its cookie practices in a way that conflicts with this policy, we suspend the integration until the conflict is resolved.
Data Retention and Cookie Lifespan
Session cookies expire the moment you close your browser. Persistent cookies – those that record consent or measure long-term traffic trends – remain on your device for up to 24 months, after which they delete themselves automatically. The portal's server logs, which record timestamps and anonymised IP addresses, are kept for 90 days and then purged.
We never merge cookie data with any personally identifiable information. The statistics we gather describe aggregate behaviour – "500 visitors read the Casinera payments page this week" – not individual browsing histories.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We update this policy whenever we add a new third-party service, retire an old one, or change the way we collect analytics. The date at the foot of the page shows when the current version was published. Material changes – for instance, introducing a new category of cookie – trigger a fresh consent prompt on your next visit.
For questions about how casinera.games handles cookies, contact us at [email protected]. For anything relating to your account with the operator – deposits, withdrawals, bonus balances – the appropriate channel is Casinera Casino's own support service, as we have no access to player data.
This page is provided for information and marketing purposes only. We are not a casino operator, bookmaker or organiser of gambling. Access to this portal is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). If you need confidential support with gambling, contact GamCare on 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) or visit BeGambleAware.org.