Cookies Policy

What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of data that is stored on your device when you visit our website or mobile app. It's like an identification tag that helps us remember your preferences and settings, making it easier for you to navigate and enjoy our services.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to ensure the best possible experience for our users. They help us:

• Remember your login details so you don't have to enter them every time
• Save your game progress or session data in case of an interruption
• Understand how you interact with our website and app, allowing us to improve performance and user experience
• Customize content based on your location, language preferences, and other factors

Types of Cookies

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the proper functioning of our website or mobile app. They allow you to access certain features, such as logging in or making a deposit.

• Examples: login_session cookie, session_id cookie
• Purpose: authentication and authorization

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser or end your gaming session.

• Example: PHPSESSID cookie
• Purpose: maintaining user sessions and game state

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device even after closing the browser, allowing us to remember your settings for a longer period.

• Example: paddy_power_cookie cookie
• Purpose: storing user preferences and settings

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use these cookies to gather data on how users interact with our website or app. This information helps us improve the overall user experience.

• Example: Google Analytics cookie
• Purpose: tracking site usage patterns and optimizing content delivery

Preference and Language Settings

These cookies remember your language preferences, location settings, and other customizable features.

• Examples: pll_language cookie, geoip_location cookie
• Purpose: customizing content for individual users

Login/Session Continuity

We use these cookies to maintain a continuous gaming experience across different devices or sessions.

• Example: paddy_power_login_session cookie
• Purpose: seamless login and session continuation

Third-Party Integrations

Our website or app may also contain third-party integrations, such as social media plugins or ad networks. These parties may set their own cookies to track user interactions with their content.

Marketing or Communication Preferences

We use these cookies to remember your marketing communication preferences, ensuring you only receive relevant messages.

• Example: paddy_power_marketing_cookie cookie
• Purpose: tailoring promotional emails and social media posts

Cookie Consent Management

You can manage your cookie consent settings at any time by visiting our Cookie Policy page or adjusting browser settings. We comply with the GDPR and applicable data protection regulations, ensuring users' rights to control their personal information.

Browser Cookie Controls

Most modern browsers offer built-in controls for managing cookies. You can opt-out of specific types or block all third-party cookies if desired.

• Examples: Chrome's cookie management tool, Safari's Cookie settings
• Purpose: giving users control over tracking and analytics data collection

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

If you choose to clear or disable cookies in your browser, please note that certain site features may not function as intended. Our website or app is designed with a balance between functionality and user privacy.

Site Functionality Impact When Cookies Are Disabled

Some features might be affected when disabling cookies:

• Logins may require manual re-entry
• Session continuity might be interrupted
• Customized content, such as language settings, may not work correctly

However, our site remains functional even without cookies. You can still access basic services and navigate the website.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

We use aggregated analytics data to improve performance, making sure our services are fast and efficient for everyone.

• Purpose: optimizing technical aspects of the website or app
• Data protection compliance: adhering to GDPR guidelines for anonymization and aggregation