Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy for Bet Buffoon Casino

This page explains how Bet Buffoon Casino and its browser tools store small pieces of information on your device while you use the site. The aim is practical: to make the site work properly, remember your preferences, measure performance, and help keep accounts secure. The wording below focuses only on cookies and related browser storage technologies.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed in your browser or device storage. They hold identifiers and short settings that our site reads back on later visits. Browsers also support related storage such as localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB, which serve similar purposes for saving preferences or temporary data.

Why cookies are used

Cookies help the site remember choices you make, keep you logged in during a session, and deliver faster page loads. They also let us collect aggregated usage information so we can prioritise fixes and improvements. Some cookies support security checks and payment flows, while others enable optional features such as language selection or promotional banners.

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for core site functions. They control session identifiers, cart or gameplay state, authentication tokens, and basic navigation stability. Without essential cookies, you may be unable to log in, place bets, complete transactions, or use account pages.

Session cookies

Session cookies last only for the duration of your browser session. When you close the browser or tab, these cookies expire. They are used for things like keeping you signed in while you move between pages and maintaining temporary state for forms and live sessions.

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device after the browser is closed and help preserve long-term settings such as "remember me" choices or language preferences. Typical lifetimes vary from a few days to several months depending on the purpose. You can delete them manually at any time via your browser settings.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember user interface choices so the site behaves consistently. Examples include chosen layout, saved search filters, volume settings for streams, and whether you accepted a notice. These cookies improve convenience but are not required for basic browsing.

Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies collect aggregated data about how the site is used: which pages are visited, load times, error rates, and user flows. The information is anonymised or aggregated to help us prioritise fixes and optimise page speed and stability. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally in reports.

Preference and language settings

Cookies store language selection, region-like settings, currency preferences when offered, and other interface choices. Saving these preferences avoids repetitive selection on each visit and helps the site present content in the format you prefer.

Login and session continuity

Login-related cookies keep you signed in during active sessions and, where offered and accepted, enable "remember me" functionality for longer sign-in persistence. If the cookies that support session continuity are removed or blocked, you will need to sign in more frequently.

Device recognition

Some cookies and browser storage mechanisms are used to recognise a device for fraud prevention and account protection. This helps detect unusual login attempts or multiple account abuse. Recognition data is used alongside other signals to protect accounts and site integrity.

Security-related cookies

Security cookies support features such as CSRF protection, login integrity checks, and anti-fraud measures. These are minimal, transient, and tied to protecting sessions and transactions. Blocking these cookies may prevent secure login and payment processes from completing.

Browser storage technologies

In addition to cookies, the site may use localStorage and sessionStorage for temporary settings and faster client-side behaviour. IndexedDB can be used for larger client-side caching and offline data. These storage options behave differently from cookies but serve similar goals: performance and smoother interactions.

Third-party integrations

Embedded content and external services such as live feeds, payment gateways, or analytics providers may set their own cookies when you interact with them. These third-party cookies are governed by the providers that set them. You can manage acceptance of third-party cookies in the cookie settings panel or through your browser controls.

Marketing and communication preferences

Marketing cookies personalise promotional content and measure ad effectiveness. If you opt out of marketing cookies, you may still see generic or non-personalised promotions. Communication preferences set in your account (for example, email opt-outs) affect how we contact you, while marketing cookies affect how ads are targeted and measured.

Cookie consent management

When you first visit, a cookie banner allows you to accept categories of cookies or adjust preferences. Use the cookie settings link in the site footer to change selections later. Choices made in the consent panel are stored so the site can honour your preferences on subsequent visits.

Browser cookie controls and clearing cookies

Your browser provides controls to view, block, or delete cookies. Common options include blocking third-party cookies, clearing cookies on exit, or deleting cookies for a single site. Using private or incognito modes also limits persistent storage. If you clear cookies, some preferences and sessions will be lost and may need to be reset.

Impact when cookies are disabled

Turning off cookies or blocking certain categories may affect functionality: you might be signed out frequently, saved preferences will not persist, personalised content may be unavailable, and some payment or live features may not work. The site remains accessible for basic browsing but with reduced convenience and some feature loss.

Technical diagnostics and optimisation

Diagnostic cookies and short-lived tokens help us troubleshoot issues and reduce server load by caching non-sensitive data. They support A/B tests and performance experiments that inform layout and feature changes. Data used for diagnostics is aggregated where possible and limited to technical details like response times and error codes.

Aggregated analytics information

Collected analytics are aggregated into reports showing trends in usage, device types, and common navigation paths. These reports guide product decisions and do not expose personal data. Aggregation helps us improve pages, reduce friction, and focus engineering effort on the most used areas.

User experience improvements

Cookies allow the site to remember previous interactions and present a smoother experience on return visits. Saved preferences, faster load via caching, and fewer repeated prompts are all practical benefits that come from responsible use of cookies and browser storage.

Managing cookies on this site

To review or change your settings, open the cookie preferences panel available on the site. You can accept all, reject non-essential categories, or select specific types. If you need help or have questions about cookie handling, contact [email protected] and include "cookies" in the subject for a focused response.

Updates to this policy

The way browsers and web platforms handle storage can change over time. When adjustments are made to cookie use or available categories, the cookie settings panel and this page will be updated to reflect those changes. Revisit the policy if you want the latest operational details.