Cookies Policy | Fat Pirate Casino

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or another device when you visit. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies cannot normally be used to identify you by name on their own. They may, however, be associated with information you provide when using an online account or website service.

We may also use similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, software development kits, local storage and device identifiers. These technologies can perform functions that are similar to cookies, including remembering preferences, measuring website activity, supporting security and helping us understand how visitors use our services. In this policy, we use the term cookies to refer to cookies and similar technologies unless we state otherwise.

Some cookies are set by Fat Pirate Casino, while others may be set by third-party service providers that help operate, secure, analyse or improve the website. Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant third party and may be subject to that party's own privacy information.

Why cookies are used

To enable core website features, account functions and navigation.
To help maintain the security and integrity of the website and detect unusual or potentially harmful activity.
To remember preferences, settings and information entered during a session.
To understand website performance and how visitors interact with pages and features.
To support relevant communications, marketing or advertising where permitted and where appropriate consent has been obtained.
To help us improve the design, content, usability and reliability of the website.

2. Types of cookies we may use

Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies support functions that are essential for the website to operate. They may be used to enable secure log-in processes, protect forms, maintain a session, remember security choices, route traffic and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly. Because they are needed for core functionality, they may not be able to be switched off through the website's cookie controls, although they can usually be blocked through your browser.

Functional or preference cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide a more convenient experience. For example, they may remember your preferred language, display settings, cookie choices or other settings. If these cookies are disabled, the website may still be available, but you may need to repeat certain choices each time you visit.

Analytics and performance cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how the website is used. They may provide information about pages visited, links selected, time spent on a page, errors encountered, the type of device used and general patterns of activity. This information is generally reviewed in an aggregated or de-identified form where possible. It helps us identify technical issues, monitor performance and make informed improvements to the website.

Advertising and marketing cookies

Where used and permitted, advertising or marketing cookies may help us measure campaigns, limit repeated advertisements, understand which promotions or communications are effective and present information that may be more relevant to visitors. These cookies may be placed by us or by approved third-party providers. We do not use this policy to promise that any particular advertising or marketing technology will always be used.

Session and persistent cookies

Session cookies normally expire when you close your browser or end your session. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The time a cookie remains active can vary according to its purpose, the settings of the website and the provider that places it.

3. How we use cookie information

Cookie information may be combined with technical information about your device, browser and use of the website. It may also be combined with information held in connection with an account where this is necessary for a stated purpose and handled in accordance with applicable privacy obligations. We use this information only for legitimate business, operational, security, compliance, service and communication purposes.

For online gambling services, security and account protection are important. Cookies and related technologies may help us recognise a device, maintain a secure session, identify repeated failed access attempts, reduce automated abuse and support the review of activity that appears irregular. These technologies do not replace other identity, age, financial or safer gambling checks that may apply.

Cookies may also help us understand whether website content is clear and accessible, whether pages load properly and whether features operate as intended. Reports produced from this information may be shared with service providers that perform technical, analytical, security or hosting functions for us. Those providers are expected to handle information for authorised purposes and in accordance with applicable requirements.

Information collected through cookies may include

Internet Protocol address or an approximate location derived from it.
Browser type, device type, operating system and screen settings.
Pages visited, referral information, session activity and general navigation events.
Cookie preferences, language choices and other website settings.
Dates, times and duration of visits or interactions.
Technical information about errors, loading times and website performance.

The information collected will depend on the cookies enabled, the features you use and the settings of your device and browser. We do not suggest that every category is active on every page or at every time.

4. Managing cookies and your choices

You can manage cookies in several ways. If the website provides a cookie banner, preference centre or similar control, you may use it to review available choices. You can also change your browser settings to accept, reject, delete or notify you about cookies. The method differs between browsers, operating systems and devices, so you should check the relevant help or support information for your device.

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the operation of the website. Essential security, log-in, account and navigation functions may not work as intended, and your preferences may not be remembered. If you use more than one browser or device, cookie choices may need to be applied separately to each one. Removing cookies does not necessarily remove all information already collected or held for another lawful purpose.

Your privacy choices

Depending on the cookie category and the circumstances in which information is collected, you may have rights under applicable Australian privacy law. These may include rights to request access to, or correction of, personal information held about you, and to make a privacy complaint. Any request or complaint will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

You should also be aware that disabling advertising cookies may not stop all advertising. It may instead mean that advertisements are less tailored to your interests. Likewise, withdrawing consent for optional cookies does not affect processing that is necessary to provide a service, protect the website, meet legal obligations or respond to security concerns.

Third-party services and links

The website may contain links to third-party websites, services or tools. Those third parties may use their own cookies and technologies, and their practices are not controlled by this policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie information provided by any third-party website before using it or providing information.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy when our website, technologies, services or legal obligations change. The updated version will be made available on the website and will apply from the date stated or, where no date is stated, from publication. We encourage you to review this page from time to time so you remain aware of how cookies are used.

Questions and further information

For further information about how Fat Pirate Casino collects, uses, stores or protects personal information, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have a question about cookies or privacy, use the contact or support options made available on the website. Please do not include unnecessary sensitive information in any enquiry.