Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use on GalacticWins-Casinos.nz, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow sites to remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or whether you have dismissed a banner. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide analytical data to site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly (essential operation)
- Understand how visitors use the site to improve content and navigation (analytics)
- Track referrals via affiliate links so our commercial partners can attribute traffic (affiliate tracking)
- Remember user preferences such as display settings (preferences)
We do not use cookies to identify you personally without your explicit consent. All analytics data is processed in aggregated, anonymised form.
3. Cookie Inventory
The following table lists the cookies set by or on this website:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Can Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Essential | Cloudflare bot management. Required to distinguish human users from bots and protect the site from DDoS attacks. | 30 minutes | No |
| cf_clearance | Essential | Cloudflare security challenge verification. Confirms the browser has passed a human/bot check. | 1 year | No |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics visitor identifier. Helps distinguish unique visitors and track sessions. IP is anonymised. | 2 years | Yes |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Analytics | Google Analytics 4 session state cookie. Stores current session data including page views within a session. | 2 years | Yes |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session identification. Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on site usage. | 24 hours | Yes |
| aff_click_id | Affiliate | Affiliate tracking ID. Set when you click a "Play Now" casino link. Enables our affiliate partners to attribute the referral and credit commission. | 30 days | Yes |
| aff_subid | Affiliate | Sub-affiliate tracking identifier for attribution reporting. Complements aff_click_id for click-level analytics. | 30 days | Yes |
| gw_prefs | Preferences | Stores your display preferences (e.g., cookie banner dismissed). Prevents re-displaying notices you have already acknowledged. | 6 months | Yes |
| _fbp | Third-Party | Facebook pixel cookie. Used if Facebook Pixel is active on the site for retargeting analytics. May be present if social sharing buttons are loaded. | 90 days | Yes |
4. Third-Party Cookies
When you click an affiliate link to a casino partner, that casino's website will set its own cookies on your browser. These are entirely outside our control. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any casino you visit. Affiliate partner cookies typically include:
- Registration tracking (to credit your account creation to our referral)
- Session authentication once you log into the casino
- Personalisation and game preference storage
5. Managing and Opting Out of Cookies
Browser Settings
All major browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent some website features from working correctly.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Alternatively, enable "Do Not Track" in your browser or use a privacy extension such as uBlock Origin.
6. Changes to This Policy
We will update this Cookie Policy whenever we change how we use cookies, or when new cookies are introduced. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We advise reviewing this page periodically.
7. Contact
For cookie-related enquiries: [email protected]