Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, track your activity, and improve your experience.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Necessary Cookies (Always On)
What they do:
- Enable core site functionality
- Maintain your session
- Support age verification
- Enable secure connections
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Age verification status
- Security tokens
Can you opt out? No — these are essential for the site to function.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision)
2. Functional Cookies (Optional)
What they do:
- Remember your preferences
- Personalise your experience
- Store your cookie consent choices
Examples:
- Cookie preference settings
- Display preferences
- Language settings (if applicable)
Can you opt out? Yes — but some features may not work as expected.
Legal basis: Consent
Retention: Typically 1–2 years
3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
What they do:
- Track how visitors use our site
- Measure page views, bounce rates, and time on site
- Help us understand which content is popular
- Identify technical issues
Providers we may use:
- Google Analytics
- SimilarWeb
- Other analytics tools
Data collected:
- Page views
- Time on site
- Referral source
- Device and browser type
- Geographic location (country-level only)
Can you opt out? Yes — you can reject analytics cookies via the cookie banner.
Legal basis: Consent
Retention: 26 months (standard analytics retention period)
4. Advertising/Affiliate Cookies (Optional)
What they do:
- Track referrals to operator sites
- Enable affiliate commission attribution
- May be used for retargeting by operators
Important: These cookies are set by third-party operators and affiliate networks, not by us. When you click a link to a bingo operator:
- The operator or affiliate network may set cookies on your device
- These track that you came from Cheesy Bingo
- This allows us to earn commission when you deposit
- We don’t control these cookies or the data they collect
Can you opt out? You can decline non-essential cookies via our cookie banner, but affiliate cookies may still be set when you click operator links (this is how affiliate marketing works).
Legal basis: Consent (for our tracking); operator consent policies apply for their cookies
Retention: Varies by operator (typically 30–90 days)
How We Get Your Consent
When you first visit Cheesy Bingo:
- Age gate appears first — You must confirm you’re 18+
- Cookie banner appears next — Explains our cookie use
- You choose:
- Accept All — All cookies enabled
- Reject All — Only necessary cookies enabled
- Save Preferences — Custom selection of cookie categories
Your choice is saved and won’t be asked again unless you clear your cookies.
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
- Look for the cookie preferences link in our footer
- Clear your browser cookies and re-consent
- Adjust browser settings (see below)
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies:
Google Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Options: Allow all, Block third-party, Block all
Mozilla Firefox:
- Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Options: Accept all, Third-party only, Block all
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Options: Always allow, Allow from current website, Ask websites, Never allow
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Mobile browsers: Check your browser’s settings or privacy options.
Browser Extensions
Privacy-focused browser extensions can block or manage cookies:
- uBlock Origin
- Privacy Badger
- Cookie AutoDelete
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
Third-Party Cookies
When you visit Cheesy Bingo, you may encounter cookies from third parties:
Analytics providers:
- Google Analytics
- SimilarWeb
- Other measurement tools
Affiliate networks:
- Operator tracking cookies
- Affiliate network cookies
- These are set when you click operator links
Social media (if we embed content):
- Social media widgets may set cookies
- Only if you interact with them
We don’t control third-party cookies. Review their privacy policies for details on their data practices.
Cookie Details
Here’s a table of cookies we set directly:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
age-verified | Necessary | Age gate status | Persistent (until cleared) |
cookie-consent | Necessary | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
session-id | Necessary | Session management | Session |
preferences | Functional | User preferences | 1 year |
Third-party cookies (analytics, affiliate) vary by provider. Check their policies for specifics.
What Happens If You Block Cookies?
Necessary cookies blocked:
- Site may not function properly
- Age verification won’t work
- You may be unable to access content
Functional cookies blocked:
- Preferences won’t be saved
- You’ll see the cookie banner on every visit
Analytics cookies blocked:
- No impact on your experience
- Helps us improve the site less effectively
Affiliate cookies blocked:
- No impact on your experience
- May affect commission tracking (our issue, not yours)
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy as we change our cookie use or as regulations change. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.
If you have questions about our cookie use, contact us at [email protected].
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy — How we handle your personal data
- Affiliate Disclosure — How affiliate tracking works
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