Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 19, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how EliteCasinoPicks ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at elitecasinopicks.co.uk.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
Session cookies: Are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including to:

Enable certain functions of the website
Provide analytics and track website performance
Store your preferences and settings
Enhance security and prevent fraud
Deliver relevant content and advertisements
Understand how visitors interact with our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains user session state	Session
security_token	Security and authentication	Session

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the website and user experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - tracks visitor behavior	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced features.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores user settings and preferences	1 year
language	Remembers language selection	1 year

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
affiliate_id	Tracks affiliate referrals	30 days
ad_preferences	Stores advertising preferences	1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website, including:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
Affiliate Networks: To track referrals to third-party casino operators
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social sharing buttons
Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant advertisements

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over the cookies they set. We recommend reading their privacy policies for more information.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

Block all cookies
Accept all cookies
Choose to accept only first-party cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Delete existing cookies

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of cookies using these tools:

Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI Opt-out page
Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit DAA Opt-out page

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices also offer settings to limit ad tracking:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies:

Some parts of our website may not function properly
You may need to manually adjust your preferences every time you visit
Some features and services may not be available to you
Your user experience may be affected

7. Web Beacons and Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

Web beacons (pixels): Small graphic images embedded in web pages to track user behavior
Local storage: Similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data
Session storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make changes:

We will post the updated policy on this page
We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
Significant changes may be communicated through a notice on our website

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: contact@elitecasinopicks.co.uk
Website: elitecasinopicks.co.uk

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may visit:

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.