Cookies Policy

At Albury Pokies Casino, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with a personalized service. This Cookies Policy explains how and why we use cookies on our website.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small files of data that websites store on your device (computer or mobile) when you visit them. They contain information about your interaction with the site, such as your login details, preferences, and browsing history. Cookies help us to remember your actions between pages so we can provide a smooth experience.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons:

• To ensure that our website functions correctly
• To improve user experience by providing personalized content
• To analyze how you interact with our site in order to optimize its performance

Types of Cookies Used on Our Website

There are several types of cookies, each serving a different purpose. We will outline the main categories and explain their uses.

Essential Cookies ( Necessary for Functionality)

Essential cookies are required for the proper functioning of our website. These include:

• Session ID: unique identifier to maintain login session continuity
• CSRF protection token: preventing cross-site request forgery attacks
• Authentication token: storing user credentials securely

These cookies do not store any information that can be used to identify you and expire when you close your browser.

Session Cookies (Temporary)

Session cookies are deleted once you close your web browser. We use these for:

• User login session management
• Shopping cart functionality
• Form data retention

These cookies help us provide a seamless experience, ensuring that we remember your actions between pages.

Persistent Cookies (Long-term Storage)

Persistent cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser and can last anywhere from several days to years. We use these for:

• User preference storage (e.g., language settings)
• Login persistence (keeping you logged in across multiple sessions)
• Marketing tracking (to tailor content based on user behavior)

These cookies provide us with a way to remember your preferences between visits, enhancing your overall experience.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance the functionality of our website and include:

• Analytics scripts: collecting data on how users interact with our site
• Cookie consent management: recording cookie preference choices
• Browser storage technologies (e.g., Local Storage): storing small pieces of data locally in your browser for enhanced functionality

These cookies help us understand user behavior, improving the performance and design of our website.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information on how you interact with our site. This includes:

• Page visits
• Bounce rate
• Average session duration
• Device types (desktop vs mobile)

This data is used to create reports that we use to optimize our services, improving your overall experience.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies are stored on your device by adjusting the browser settings. We have also included a cookie consent management tool within our website for you to easily opt-in or out of cookie storage.

• Browser controls: Most modern browsers allow users to view and manage saved cookies through their privacy settings.
• Clearing or disabling cookies: You can delete existing cookies using your browser's clear browsing data function, but please note that this will remove all stored data.
• Site functionality impact when disabled: While essential cookies are required for our website to work properly, other types of cookies do contribute to the overall user experience. Disabling these may reduce or eliminate certain functionalities.

Browser Storage Technologies and Third-Party Integrations

We use browser storage technologies (like Local Storage) for enhancing the performance and features of our site. These can store data locally on your device. As with all cookie types, you have control over these settings through browser management tools.

Third-party integrations are included to enrich the user experience and may involve sharing limited information with partner services, including analytics platforms.

Technical Diagnostics, Performance Optimisation

We collect aggregated analytics information from our cookies to optimize performance and technical diagnostics. This includes metrics like website loading times, device types used for browsing, and overall interaction patterns.

Aggregated Analytics Information and Improving User Experience

By analyzing the data collected through our analytics tools, we strive to create a better experience for all users by optimizing:

• Navigation speeds
• Page layout design
• Search functionality
• Device compatibility