Cookie Policy
This page explains how Goldenbet uses cookies and similar technologies on golden-bet.org.uk. We keep things straightforward — what we store, why it matters, and how you control it.
How this site remembers you
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit our site. It helps us recognise your browser on return visits, remember your preferences, and understand which pages get the most traffic.
We use cookies for three main purposes: keeping the site functional, measuring how it performs, and tailoring content where you have given consent. Without the first category the site breaks; the other two require your agreement, and you can withdraw it at any time.
The cookies we set
| Category | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, security, load balancing | No — essential for the site to work |
| Analytics | Traffic counts, popular pages, time on site | Yes |
| Marketing & advertising | Retargeting, affiliate tracking, conversion measurement | Yes |
| Preference | Language choice, display settings | No — tied to your explicit choices |
Necessary cookies persist only for your current session or until you close your browser. They carry no personal data — just a random identifier so the server knows one page request belongs to the same visit as the last.
Analytics cookies stay on your device for up to two years. They record which pages you opened, how long you stayed, and whether you arrived from a search engine or a direct link. We use this information to improve navigation and identify content that needs clearer wording.
Marketing cookies last up to 90 days and help us measure whether our promotions reach the right audience. If you click an affiliate link elsewhere and later visit this site, a cookie records that journey — we use it to pay the referrer fairly, not to profile you.
The analytics question
We rely on analytics to understand what works and what confuses readers. The data is aggregated — we see that 400 people opened the responsible gambling page last Tuesday, not that you personally did.
You control this category through the consent banner when you first arrive, and you can change your mind at any time using the link at the bottom of every page. Declining analytics cookies does not break anything; it simply means we lose the feedback loop that helps us write better.
Scripts we do not control
Some features on this site load resources from third parties — embedded video players, social-share buttons, and external analytics platforms. Each of those services may place its own cookies, governed by their own policies rather than ours.
Common third-party cookies you might encounter:
- Google Analytics — traffic measurement and behaviour flow
- YouTube — video embeds, watch history if you are signed in to Google
- Facebook Pixel — conversion tracking for social campaigns
- Affiliate networks — referral attribution and commission validation
We choose partners carefully, but we cannot audit every update they make to their own tracking. If a third-party script concerns you, blocking it in your browser is a legitimate choice — the site remains usable without them.
Your options
You have three layers of control: our own consent banner, your browser's settings, and dedicated blocking tools.
Managing cookies in your browser
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or clear cookies from specific sites.
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection by default, which blocks many third-party trackers automatically.
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default and deletes some cookies after seven days of inactivity.
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Edge inherits Chromium's privacy controls and adds tracking prevention at three levels.
Blocking all cookies will break login systems, shopping baskets, and any feature that remembers your state between pages. Blocking third-party cookies alone is a safer middle ground — most sites remain functional, and the tracking footprint shrinks considerably.
Declining without breaking the site
Our consent banner lets you accept or reject each category individually. Necessary cookies are exempt — they run regardless, because without them the site cannot serve pages, validate forms, or maintain security. Everything else waits for your agreement.
If you decline analytics and marketing, the site works exactly as it would otherwise — pages load, links work, content displays. You simply stop contributing to our traffic statistics and stop seeing retargeted promotions elsewhere.
Updates
We review this policy when we add new features or change tracking partners. The date at the bottom of this page shows the last revision. Significant changes — new cookie categories, new third parties, longer retention periods — are announced via a banner on your next visit.
Minor clarifications happen without notification. We assume you would rather read a clearer policy than be interrupted every time we fix a typo or rewrite an awkward sentence.
Contact
Questions about how we use cookies, or a request to delete specific data tied to your visits, can be sent to [email protected]. We respond within 48 hours on business days.
For broader concerns about how we handle personal information — what we collect through contact forms, how long we keep it, who else sees it — read our Privacy Policy, which covers the full data lifecycle.
Last updated: 6 January 2026
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