1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage entries, session storage, pixels, and software development kits embedded in pages. They can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by another domain, such as an analytics or security provider). Technologies may be session-based (deleted when you close the browser) or persistent (remaining for a defined period or until you delete them).
2. Why we use them
We use cookies and similar technologies to deliver core site features, remember your cookie banner decision, reduce repetitive prompts, maintain security (for example by distinguishing legitimate visits from abusive traffic in aggregate), and, where you consent, to measure how pages perform so we can improve navigation and content layout. We do not use cookies to run real-money gambling on curialistic.com because this site is informational only.
3. Categories of cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are required for basic operations such as loading pages securely, remembering that you have confirmed the age gate for your current browser session where implemented, and storing essential security tokens. Preference cookies remember choices like whether you accepted or rejected optional analytics, where those choices are stored in a cookie or local storage entry. Analytics cookies, when used, help us understand aggregated traffic volumes, popular sections, and error rates without attempting to identify you as an individual. Marketing cookies are not a default part of this policy unless we specifically deploy them and obtain consent where required.
4. Consent and the banner
When you first visit, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential technologies, depending on how the site is configured at the time. Your choice is stored so we do not repeatedly ask on every page view. You may change your mind by clearing site data in your browser or by contacting us, noting that clearing data may also remove session preferences.
5. Legal bases
Under UK privacy law, strictly necessary cookies may be deployed where they are essential to provide an online service explicitly requested by you. Non-essential cookies generally require consent before they are set or read, except where another lawful basis clearly applies. Our Privacy Policy explains broader processing activities and how to exercise rights.
6. Third-party operators and outbound links
Our editorial pages may link to UK-licensed gambling operators and to support organisations such as GamCare or BeGambleAware. Those websites place and read their own cookies under their policies. We do not control their technologies. Review their cookie statements before creating accounts or depositing funds.
7. Duration
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may last for days or months depending on their function; analytics cookies often use short-to-medium retention windows before aggregation. We periodically review retention to align with minimisation principles.
8. Managing cookies in your browser
Major browsers let you block third-party cookies, delete all cookies on exit, or block cookies entirely. Blocking all cookies may break features such as remembering your cookie choice or maintaining a stable session during form submission. Consult your browser’s help documentation for step-by-step controls; mobile operating systems offer similar settings for in-app browsers.
9. Do Not Track and global privacy controls
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals; there is no uniform legal standard requiring a specific response. We prioritise the explicit choices you make through our banner and browser settings over ambiguous signals. Emerging global privacy control mechanisms may be honoured where technically feasible and legally required.
10. Analytics and logs
Server logs may record IP addresses, user agents, and requested URLs for security and troubleshooting. Such processing is often separate from cookie-based analytics and is described in our Privacy Policy. Where analytics tools set their own cookies after consent, they are subject to the vendor’s documentation and our configuration.
11. Children
The site is not aimed at under-18s. We do not intend to collect personal data from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe optional tracking has been enabled for a child’s device inappropriately, adjust device and browser controls and contact us.
12. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may amend this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change when revisions are published. Material changes may also be summarised through an on-site notice where practical.
13. Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: info@curialistic.com.