Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide website operators with information about how their site is being used.

Cookies are not programmes and cannot install software on your device. They cannot access other data stored on your device and do not contain viruses. Most cookies are harmless and serve practical purposes such as remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and enabling website features to work correctly.

There are two main types of cookies based on duration:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They exist only for the duration of your browsing session and are used for things like maintaining your navigation within the site.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (or until you manually delete them). They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits, and to help us understand how visitors use our site over time.

Cookies can also be classified by who sets them:

• First-party cookies: Set by BounceRadio.net directly. These are used for essential site functions and basic analytics.
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services that we integrate with, such as analytics providers and affiliate tracking systems. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

BounceRadio.net uses the following categories of cookies. We have described each category, its purpose, and the specific cookies within it.

2.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and the display of content would not work properly. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Essential cookies on BounceRadio.net include:

• Session management: Maintains your browsing session as you navigate between pages, ensuring content loads correctly and any preferences you set during a visit are preserved.
• Security: Helps protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats.
• Cookie consent: Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not repeatedly ask for your consent on subsequent visits.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest. These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and do not require consent under GDPR.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information about page views, traffic sources, time on page, bounce rates, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it does not identify individual users.

We use the following analytics services:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and how you arrived at our site (e.g., from a search engine, social media, or a direct link). This data is processed by Google and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics.
• Cloudflare Web Analytics: As our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages, Cloudflare may collect anonymised performance and traffic data. This is privacy-focused and does not use client-side tracking or cookies to identify individual users. It is governed by Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Legal basis: Consent. Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through our cookie notice.

2.3 Affiliate Tracking Cookies

BounceRadio.net is an affiliate website. When you click on a link to one of our recommended casinos, an affiliate tracking cookie may be placed on your device by the casino's affiliate programme. This cookie records that you were referred by BounceRadio.net, allowing us to receive a commission if you register and make a deposit at that casino.

Important details about affiliate cookies:

• Affiliate cookies are set by the third-party casino or affiliate network, not by BounceRadio.net directly.
• These cookies typically persist for 30-90 days, depending on the affiliate programme.
• They record the referral source (BounceRadio.net) and a campaign identifier. They do not collect personal information such as your name, email, or financial details.
• You can prevent affiliate cookies from being set by not clicking on outbound casino links, or by clearing cookies after clicking.
• The presence of an affiliate cookie does not affect your experience at the casino or change the bonus terms available to you.

The affiliate programmes we work with include networks operated by casino operators themselves, as well as third-party affiliate platforms. Each has its own cookie and privacy policies, which are governed by the operator's terms of service.

Legal basis: Consent. Affiliate tracking cookies are activated when you choose to click on an affiliate link.

2.4 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies (also known as functionality cookies) remember choices you make on our website, such as:

• Whether you have dismissed a notification or banner
• Your cookie consent preferences
• Navigation state (e.g., whether the mobile menu was open or closed)

These cookies improve your browsing experience by preventing repetitive actions and maintaining your settings. They do not track your browsing activity across other websites.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest. These cookies serve your preferences and improve usability.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, third-party services integrated into our website may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and are not responsible for their content or the data they collect. The third parties that may set cookies through our site include:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they process your data. We have no access to or control over cookies set by third-party services.

4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to control which cookies are set on your device. There are several ways to manage cookie settings:

4.1 Browser Settings

All major web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie controls in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser settings. Here are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies
• Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Through your browser settings, you can:

• Block all cookies (though this may prevent our website from functioning correctly)
• Block only third-party cookies (recommended if you want to limit tracking while maintaining site functionality)
• Delete all existing cookies
• Set your browser to alert you when a new cookie is being set
• Allow cookies from specific websites only

4.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our site specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.

4.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that tells websites you do not wish to be tracked. While there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, we respect the intent of this setting and will continue to monitor industry developments around DNT compliance.

5. GDPR Compliance and Your Rights

BounceRadio.net is committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) as they relate to cookies and similar technologies.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to cookies and the personal data they may collect:

• Right to be informed: This cookie policy fulfils our obligation to inform you about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them.
• Right of access: You have the right to request information about what data we hold that was collected through cookies. Contact us to make a subject access request.
• Right to erasure: You can delete cookies from your device at any time through your browser settings. You can also request that we delete any personal data collected through cookies.
• Right to restrict processing: You can limit which cookies are set on your device through browser settings and our cookie consent mechanism.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where cookies are based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies.

Our Obligations

In accordance with UK GDPR and PECR, we:

• Only set non-essential cookies after obtaining your consent
• Provide clear information about each type of cookie we use
• Make it easy for you to manage or withdraw your cookie consent
• Do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data
• Review our cookie practices regularly to ensure continued compliance
• Keep this policy up to date and clearly communicate any changes

6. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for varying periods depending on the type of cookie:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Data is retained for up to 14 months. Individual cookies expire after up to 2 years if not renewed.
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Typically retained for 30-90 days from the date they are set.
• Preference cookies: Retained for up to 1 year or until you clear your cookies manually.

You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings, regardless of their set expiry date.

7. Children's Privacy

BounceRadio.net is an adults-only website (18+). We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age. Our website contains content related to gambling and is not intended for minors. If we become aware that cookies have collected data from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete that data.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or our use of cookies. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify visitors through a prominent notice on our website.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this cookie policy, our use of cookies, or your rights regarding cookies and personal data, please contact us:

• Email: Contact us through our contact page
• Subject line: Please include "Cookie Policy" in your message subject for faster routing

We aim to respond to all cookie-related enquiries within 5 working days. For data subject access requests (DSARs), we will respond within 30 days as required by UK GDPR.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

• Website: ico.org.uk
• Telephone: 0303 123 1113