Cookie Policy
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Effective date: 11 May 2026. This Cookie Policy explains how Slotmapbritain uses browser storage technologies, including cookies and local storage, when you access our pages. We aim to keep usage limited and transparent. Our platform is an editorial comparison service, not a gambling operator, and we do not use storage tools to profile players for wagering activity. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that websites ask your browser to store. They can persist for a session or remain for a longer period. Local storage is similar in purpose but managed through browser storage APIs. These tools allow websites to remember preferences, improve function, and measure performance. They do not automatically reveal your identity, yet combined with other data they can still affect privacy, which is why we explain their use clearly.
2. Why We Use Them
On Slotmapbritain, storage is primarily used for practical controls: remembering that you confirmed age and recording that you accepted or dismissed the cookie banner. This avoids repetitive prompts and supports a smoother reading experience. We may also use limited analytics signals to understand which sections load poorly or are hard to navigate on certain devices. We do not use these settings to decide gambling outcomes or build high-risk behavioural profiles.
3. Cookie Types We Use
Essential storage: required for basic page behaviour, including age gate and consent preference persistence. Functional storage: optional markers that help interface comfort, such as remembering minor visual or navigation choices. Measurement storage: limited analytics markers for aggregated performance trends. We avoid setting categories that are not required for our current service model. If we introduce new categories later, this policy and the consent flow will be updated first.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party tools involved in hosting, traffic measurement, or security may place their own cookies under contractual limits. We choose providers that publish clear controls and data handling commitments. Affiliate links can lead to partner websites where separate cookie policies apply. Once you leave our domain, partner rules govern their own storage practices. We advise checking casino and support-site cookie notices before creating an account or sharing personal data with those services.
5. Consent and Legal Basis
Where non-essential storage is used, consent is the legal basis. You can grant consent through the banner and withdraw it by clearing browser data or adjusting site settings where available. Essential storage may still be used when necessary for basic operation and legal duties. Our approach is to keep non-essential use limited and to avoid hidden switches. We document changes and update policy text whenever storage categories materially change.
6. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You can remove cookies and local storage from browser settings on desktop or mobile at any time. Most browsers let you clear all stored data, block third-party cookies, or create exceptions for selected domains. If you clear data, consent and age settings may reset and the site will ask again. Blocking essential storage may reduce functionality. Review your browser help pages for exact instructions, as menu labels vary by software version.
7. Storage Duration
Storage duration depends on category. Session-based markers usually expire when you close your browser. Persistent markers remain until they expire automatically or are manually removed. For our age and cookie preferences, storage remains until cleared or overwritten by a new choice. We avoid unnecessary long-term persistence and periodically review whether each marker still has a valid operational purpose. If a marker is no longer needed, we remove it from active use.
8. Policy Updates and Contact
We may revise this Cookie Policy if technologies change, regulations change, or our service model changes. Updates are posted on this page with a new effective date. If revisions materially affect your choices, we will adjust consent prompts accordingly. For questions, contact dataprotection@slotmapbritain.co.uk or contact@slotmapbritain.co.uk. We aim to respond with practical guidance rather than generic legal text.