Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience and supply information to site owners. Cookies do not contain personal data such as your name or payment details.
Cookies We Use
UKGamblingWatch.co.uk uses the following categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, cookie consent preferences and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous, aggregated information about page visits, traffic sources and user behaviour. This data helps us improve our content and site structure. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the website, such as display preferences or previously dismissed notices. They improve your experience by personalising the website to your settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your display/theme preference | 1 year |
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following reasons:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
- To remember your cookie consent preferences.
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- To remember your preferences and provide a more personalised experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activity across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's privacy policy for more information about how they use cookies.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking cookies for targeted advertising purposes.
Managing Your Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Through Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner gives you the option to accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is remembered for future visits.
Through Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View the cookies stored on your device.
- Delete individual or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and certain features may not function as intended.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any updates.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: Contact Us
Last updated: March 2026