Cookies, local storage and related technologies on Gamblingbeacon15

1. What this policy covers

This policy covers cookies, local storage entries and similar browser-side technologies used on Gamblingbeacon15. Some of these tools are strictly functional and help the site remember whether you have passed the age gate or already interacted with the cookie banner. Others may support analytics or performance reporting so we can understand which pages are read and how visitors move through the site.

2. Functional storage used by the site

Gamblingbeacon15 uses local storage keys named domendomen_age and domendomen_cookies. The first stores whether you have confirmed the adult-only gate. The second stores whether you have made a cookie banner choice. These keys help prevent the same notices from appearing on every page load and support the site's anti-flicker behaviour when a page is rendered.

3. Analytics and measurement tools

We may use analytics technologies to measure high-level behaviour such as page visits, device categories, navigation flow and engagement with key sections. This information helps us improve editorial layout, identify technical issues and understand which pages are useful to readers. Where analytics tools are not strictly necessary, we aim to rely on an appropriate consent basis before placing them.

4. Affiliate link measurement

Some links on Gamblingbeacon15 are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, the destination operator or its tracking provider may set or read its own cookies or similar identifiers to attribute a referral. Those technologies are controlled by the third party, not by Gamblingbeacon15. If you want to understand how those operators use tracking technologies, you should read their own cookie and privacy notices before creating an account with them.

5. Managing your choices

You can manage cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, clear site data and restrict storage access. Be aware that removing functional storage may cause the age gate or cookie notice to reappear, and some site features may behave less smoothly. You can also revisit your preferences by clearing the relevant site data from your browser.

6. Why consent matters

Cookies and similar tools can range from essential to optional. Functional items that keep the site secure or remember a direct user choice may not require the same treatment as analytics or third-party advertising technologies. We try to distinguish between those purposes so users are not presented with an artificial all-or-nothing choice. That approach is intended to respect both usability and privacy expectations.

7. Retention of cookie-related information

The lifespan of cookie-related data depends on the technology involved and the purpose behind it. Local storage items may remain in your browser until you clear them. Analytics records may be kept for a defined reporting period, after which they may be deleted or aggregated. We review retention as part of our general privacy and compliance process.

8. Updates and contact

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the tools used on the site, legal expectations or our own approach to consent. If you have questions about this page or wish to raise a concern about cookie use on Gamblingbeacon15, contact privacy@gamblingbeacon15.co.uk.