Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website operators information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are manually deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted automatically when you close your browser). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality, security, page navigation, and remembering your cookie consent preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Used via Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site, including pages visited, time on site, traffic sources, and navigation patterns.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (display mode, layout choices) for a more personalized experience on return visits.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to our casino partners when you click on affiliate links. These cookies allow casino operators to attribute your visit to our Site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, session management, cookie consent | Session | First-party |
| Analytics | Traffic analysis via Google Analytics (page views, sessions, sources) | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| Preference | User preferences, display settings, return visit recognition | 1 year | First-party |
| Affiliate | Track referrals to casino partners, conversion attribution | 30-90 days | Casino partners |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics sets cookies (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) to collect anonymized usage data. Google processes this data in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Partner Tracking
When you click a link to an online casino, our affiliate partners may set cookies to track the referral. These cookies allow the casino operator to attribute your visit to our Site. They do not give us access to any information you provide to the casino operator. Each casino partner has its own cookie policy governing these tracking cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox — Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some functionality may be reduced:
- Essential cookies: Disabling may prevent the website from functioning correctly.
- Analytics cookies: No impact on your experience, but prevents us from improving the site.
- Preference cookies: The site may not remember your settings on return visits.
- Affiliate cookies: Casino links still work, but proper referral tracking may not function, which is how we fund our free content.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies, technology, or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@bestfloridacasinos.com or visit our contact page.