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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how UKSlotsRadar.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at ukslotsradar.co.uk (the “Website”), and the choices available to you regarding the use of cookies. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we handle your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to supply information to the website owner about how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies are stored in your browser and can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or “session” (deleted automatically when you close your browser). Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services operating on that website (“third-party cookies”).
In addition to traditional cookies, this policy also covers similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons and local storage, which function in a comparable manner.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on this Website for a number of purposes: to ensure the Website functions correctly, to understand how visitors use our content, to remember your preferences, and to support our affiliate partnerships. We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The cookies used on our Website fall into the following categories:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic site functionality. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate as intended. Essential cookies do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), as they are necessary for the provision of the service you have requested.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to see which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate through the site, and where visitors may encounter difficulties. We use this information to improve the structure, content and functionality of our Website.
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to gather this data. Where analytics cookies are used, they are set only with your consent, and the data collected is anonymised or aggregated wherever possible.
3.3 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies (also known as “functionality cookies”) enable the Website to remember choices you have made, such as your cookie consent preferences or any display settings. These cookies make your experience more personalised and convenient by saving you from having to re-enter settings each time you visit.
3.4 Third-Party and Affiliate Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services. These may include:
- Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click through to a gambling operator’s website via an affiliate link on our Website, the operator or their affiliate network may place a cookie on your device. This cookie is used to attribute your visit and any subsequent registration to our Website, enabling us to receive an affiliate commission. These cookies are set by the third party, not by us, and are subject to that third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.
- Analytics third-party cookies: Services such as Google Analytics may set their own cookies in order to collect anonymised usage data. These cookies are governed by the respective service provider’s privacy policy.
We do not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Website.
4. Cookie Table
The following table provides details of the specific cookies used on this Website. Please note that cookie names, purposes and durations may change as we update our services. We review and update this table periodically.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | UKSlotsRadar | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 365 days |
| session_id | UKSlotsRadar | Maintains your browsing session | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics data collection | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for analytics reporting within a 24-hour period | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | Analytics | 1 minute |
| pref_theme | UKSlotsRadar | Remembers your display or theme preferences | Preference | 180 days |
| [Affiliate Network ID] | Third-party operator / affiliate network | Tracks referrals from our Website to gambling operators for affiliate attribution | Third-party | 30–90 days (varies by provider) |
This table is provided for informational purposes and represents the cookies in use at the time of writing. Actual cookies set on your device may vary depending on your consent choices and how you interact with the Website.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than essential cookies, which are necessary for the Website to function). There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:
5.1 Cookie Consent on Our Website
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. The following links provide guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Apple Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Please note that if you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to manage your cookie settings separately on each one.
5.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, which is available for most major browsers.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some aspects of this Website may not function as intended. Specifically:
- Essential cookies: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Website from loading correctly or may cause certain features to become unavailable.
- Analytics cookies: Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience, but it will mean that your visit is not included in our anonymised usage data, which we use to improve the Website.
- Preference cookies: Blocking preference cookies means that the Website will not remember your settings or display preferences, and you may need to re-enter them on subsequent visits.
- Third-party cookies: Blocking affiliate tracking cookies will not affect your experience on our Website, but it may mean that referrals to operators are not attributed to our Website.
We do not penalise users who choose to disable non-essential cookies. The core content of this Website — our reviews, comparisons, guides and responsible gambling resources — remains fully accessible regardless of your cookie preferences.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable laws or regulations, or other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Email: editorial@ukslotsradar.co.uk
- Contact form: ukslotsradar.co.uk/contact.php
- Address: UKSlotsRadar Editorial, London, United Kingdom
For broader questions about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.