Cookie Policy

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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when visiting websites. Best Review Site-uk uses cookies compliant with UK GDPR and PECR regulations. These files help our site remember your preferences and improve your experience. Unlike gambling platforms we review, we don't use cookies to track financial transactions. The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) provides guidance on cookie usage. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify settings to refuse them. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Our cookies don't store personal identification information without your consent.

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Essential Cookies

These necessary cookies enable core functionality like security and accessibility features. Under UK law, we don't require consent for these cookies. They include session cookies that maintain your preferences during site navigation and security cookies that protect against fraudulent activity. Unlike gambling operators we review, we don't use cookies for age verification - that's handled by the platforms themselves. Essential cookies ensure our site works properly and help us comply with UK gambling advertising standards. These cookies don't collect information for marketing purposes and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

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Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site, following ICO guidelines. These cookies collect anonymous data about page visits, time spent, and navigation paths. Unlike gambling platforms, we don't track individual betting behavior. The data helps us improve content about UK-licensed operators. You can opt-out via Google's Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. We've configured Analytics to anonymize IP addresses for UK/EU visitors. These cookies remain for 26 months, following UK best practices. The data is processed in the US under EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

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Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we use cookies to track affiliate marketing performance with UK-licensed operators. These help us determine if you came from our site when visiting gambling platforms. Unlike actual gambling sites, we don't use these for behavioral advertising. You'll see these cookies on pages containing affiliate links to operators like Bet365 or William Hill. They're provided by affiliate networks like Income Access and contain no personal data. Under UK PECR regulations, we must obtain your consent before setting these cookies. You can withdraw consent anytime via our Cookie Settings.

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Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your display preferences like dark mode or text size. Unlike gambling platforms, we don't use them to track game preferences. They enhance your experience when reading our reviews of UKGC-licensed operators. Preference cookies may store your region to show relevant gambling regulations. Under UK data protection laws, these non-essential cookies require your consent. They typically last for 30 days but will be deleted sooner if you clear browser data. These cookies don't work across different devices or browsers - settings are browser-specific.

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Third-Party Cookies

When we embed content from licensed UK operators or responsible gambling resources like BeGambleAware.org, they may set their own cookies. We don't control these third-party cookies. Social media buttons may also set cookies if you're logged in to those platforms. Unlike actual gambling sites, we minimize third-party cookies. Some affiliate partners may set cookies when you click through to UKGC-licensed operators. These are subject to the respective privacy policies of those third parties, not our Cookie Policy.

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Managing Cookies

UK data protection laws give you control over cookies. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete and block cookies via settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect site functionality. Unlike gambling accounts, we don't require cookies for login. Our Cookie Consent banner lets you select preferences. For comprehensive guidance, visit the ICO website. Mobile users can manage cookies through device browser settings. Be aware that clearing cookies will remove your preferences. We recommend reviewing settings periodically as browser updates may affect options.

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Cookie Duration

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain longer, from 24 hours to 26 months for analytics. Unlike gambling operators, we don't use indefinite cookies. Marketing cookies typically last 30-90 days. UK regulations require us to specify cookie lifespans. Essential cookies are usually short-term. You can delete cookies manually anytime through browser settings. Our cookie audit is updated annually to reflect changes. Duration periods comply with UK and EU guidelines. The 'Last Updated' date below indicates when we last reviewed cookie expiration periods.

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Policy Updates

We regularly review this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in UK law and ICO guidance. Significant changes will be announced prominently for 30 days. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of updates. Unlike gambling terms, cookie policy changes don't affect your account status. We recommend checking this page periodically, especially after UK regulatory updates. Archived versions are available upon request. The UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR inform our cookie practices. For major changes, we may require renewed consent. The effective date at the bottom indicates when changes were implemented.