Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 3, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Gambling Databases (https://gamblingdatabases.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use the website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide relevant content and features

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website, categorized by their purpose:

2.1 Essential Cookies Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

2.2 Functional Cookies Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

2.3 Analytical/Performance Cookies Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website’s functionality and user experience.

2.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies Not Used

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and understanding user behavior (anonymous data only)
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN): To deliver website content faster and more reliably

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us track your movement from page to page during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Operations: To enable core website functionality and security features
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve navigation
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
• Research: To gather anonymous statistical data about website usage patterns

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Advertising or marketing purposes
• Tracking users across different websites
• Selling user data to third parties
• Promoting gambling activities

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

6.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6.3 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:

• Essential cookies: Disabling these may prevent you from using core features of the website
• Functional cookies: Your preferences and settings will not be saved
• Analytical cookies: We won’t be able to improve the website based on usage data

You can still browse our website with cookies disabled, but some features may not work optimally.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our website’s functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Data Protection and Privacy

The data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any data collected is handled securely and responsibly.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

11. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding the data we collect through cookies, including:

• The right to access information about the cookies we use
• The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• The right to object to processing of your data
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority