What Are Cookies and Why Are They Used?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They help remember preferences, login details, and browsing activities. Websites implement cookies to provide a seamless experience while ensuring operational efficiency.
Gamblii employs cookies for authentication, session management, security enhancements, and content personalization. These mechanisms support site functionality and analytics tracking, aiding in platform optimization.
- Session Cookies: These expire once the browser is closed, used mainly for session tracking.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain stored until manually deleted or expire after a set period.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by Gamblii to improve navigation and save preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies: Managed by external services such as analytics providers and advertisers.
- Secure Cookies: Only transmitted over encrypted connections to ensure data security.
Each type serves a distinct function in improving usability, security, and website performance. Users have the ability to control which cookies remain active on their devices.
Types of Cookies Used on Gamblii
Gamblii integrates various categories of cookies to deliver optimal service. These include strictly necessary, performance, functional, and targeting cookies. Each plays a vital role in site operations.
Some cookies are essential for security and fraud prevention, while others contribute to analytics and marketing strategies. Users can adjust cookie settings to match their privacy preferences.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Enable site functionality and secure authentication | Session-based |
| Performance Cookies | Analyse site performance and load times | Persistent |
| Functional Cookies | Store user preferences and settings | Varies |
| Advertising Cookies | Deliver personalised advertisements | Persistent |
| Security Cookies | Prevent fraud and enhance security measures | Session-based |
Each cookie type serves a distinct function, ensuring that Gamblii remains secure, efficient, and user-friendly. Modifying cookie preferences may affect some features on the site.
How to Manage and Disable Cookies
Users can modify cookie settings through browser configurations. Blocking or deleting cookies may impact website usability. While some cookies are necessary, others can be adjusted to align with privacy preferences.
Adjusting cookie preferences varies depending on the browser being used. Below are step-by-step guides for major browsers.
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Site Settings > Cookies and Site Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Open Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Click on Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions.
- Opera: Access Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security.
By following these steps, users can make informed decisions regarding cookie preferences. Blocking essential cookies may lead to limited functionality.