Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2025.

This Cookie Policy describes how bestclubarena.org uses cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to understand how visitors use the site. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by another domain). They may also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close the browser) or "persistent" cookies (they remain for a set period or until you delete them). Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels; where we use these in a similar way to cookies, we refer to them in this policy as cookies for simplicity.

How We Use Cookies

We may use cookies to remember your choices (e.g. cookie consent, age verification for the session), to understand how visitors use our site, and to support affiliate tracking when you click through to partner sites. We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you have given consent or the law allows it. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function (e.g. remembering that you have passed the age gate for the session). Non-essential cookies include those used for analytics or preference storage; we only use these where you have accepted them via our cookie banner or where we have another lawful basis. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites for marketing purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies: These are required for the operation of the site. They include, for example, cookies that remember your age verification status for the session and your cookie consent choice. You cannot opt out of these if you wish to use the site. Functional cookies: These allow the site to remember choices you make (e.g. language or region) and to provide enhanced features. Analytics cookies: We may use these to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance. The data is aggregated and we do not use it to identify you. Affiliate cookies: When you click a link to a partner operator, a cookie may be set so that if you sign up or deposit, the operator can attribute the referral to us. We do not have access to the content of those cookies; they are governed by the operator's policy.

Your Choices

When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner. Your choice is stored so we do not show the banner again on subsequent visits until the stored preference expires or you clear it. You can also change your browser settings to block or delete cookies; most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close the browser. Some site features may not work correctly if you block cookies (e.g. the age gate or cookie preference may not persist). For more information on managing cookies, see your browser help or visit sites such as allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Cookies

If you follow links to external sites (e.g. online casinos), those sites may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies; please refer to their privacy and cookie policies. We do not allow third-party advertising or tracking cookies on our own pages. Any cookies set when you are on our site are either set by us (first-party) or, where we use a trusted service (e.g. for analytics), we ensure that the provider is bound by appropriate data processing terms and that we have a lawful basis for such use.

Retention of Cookie Data

Session cookies are removed when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are set with a specific expiry; for example, your cookie consent choice may be stored for 12 months so we know whether to show the banner again. You can delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. After expiry or deletion, we will not use the cookie to collect further data unless you visit again and a new cookie is set.

Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest version. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. If we make material changes, we may notify you via a notice on the site or by other reasonable means. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy where permitted by law.

Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@bestclubarena.org. We will respond to legitimate enquiries within a reasonable time.