Cookies Policy
At Essendon Pokies, we use cookies to provide a better browsing experience for our users and improve the overall functionality of our website. In this Cookies Policy, we will explain what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them.
What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that gets stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. It contains information about the user's browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies help websites remember your login details, language settings, and other personal preferences for an optimal experience.
Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies to ensure our users have a smooth browsing experience on our platform. They enable us to:
Types of Cookies
We use several types of cookies on our platform to achieve the above goals. These include:
These are necessary for website functionality, including session handling and login persistence.
Session cookies store information about your current browsing session. They expire when you close your browser or log out.
Persistent cookies save information across multiple sessions. We use them to remember user preferences and language settings.
Functional cookies enable the website's core functionality, including content management systems and search functionality.
We use analytics tools like Google Analytics to gather aggregated data about our users' behavior on the site. This helps us improve performance and optimize our platform for better browsing experiences.
User Preferences and Language Settings
When you visit our website, we will ask if you want to enable cookies in your browser. We respect user preferences when it comes to language settings. If you change your preferred language, a cookie is set so that all future sessions have the correct display settings.
Our platform uses session management tools to keep track of logged-in users. A persistent cookie ensures that your login details are remembered on return visits.
Device Recognition
We use device fingerprinting technologies like browser type and screen resolution data to tailor our content for optimal user experiences.
Security-Related Cookies
Some cookies help us ensure the security of our website by identifying malicious activity or attempts to bypass restrictions. These measures protect users from potential risks associated with online browsing.
Modern browsers use various storage technologies like LocalStorage, SessionStorage, and IndexedDB to store data locally on a user's device. We may access these technologies to save settings, preferences, or login credentials when cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Integrations
Our website includes third-party integrations from libraries like jQuery, Font Awesome, and Google Fonts for content management systems and typography. These services might use cookies independently of our platform. You can manage their usage in your browser under cookie controls (see below).
While we don't collect personal data without consent, we may set marketing-specific cookies if you interact with promotions on the site.
Cookie Consent Management
When you first access our website, a banner notification will appear to inform you about our use of cookies. You can choose which types of cookies you allow us to save or opt out entirely.
Most browsers allow users to control cookie settings directly from their browser configuration menu:
