Cookie Policy – WinSpirit Casino Australia
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies WinSpirit Casino Australia uses, why we use them and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device — computer, phone or tablet — when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your login session, language preference and browsing behaviour on the platform.
Cookies are not executable files and cannot carry viruses or malware. Most modern browsers accept cookies by default, but you can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete them.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. Without them, core features like logging in, accessing the cashier and maintaining your session would not work. These cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie purpose | What it does |
|---|---|
| Session authentication | Keeps you logged in as you navigate between pages |
| Security tokens | Protects your session from cross-site request forgery |
| Load balancing | Routes your requests to the correct server |
| Cookie consent record | Stores your cookie preference so we do not ask again |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and personalise your experience on the platform.
| Cookie purpose | What it does |
|---|---|
| Language preference | Remembers your selected language |
| Game lobby filters | Saves your preferred category or sort order in the lobby |
| Responsible gambling settings | Maintains your session time and deposit limit display preferences |
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how players use the platform so we can improve it. Data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
| Cookie purpose | What it does |
|---|---|
| Page visit tracking | Records which pages are visited and how long players spend on them |
| Error tracking | Identifies broken pages or failed transactions for technical review |
| Feature usage | Shows which lobby sections and features are most used |
Analytics cookies are set by us or by trusted analytics providers operating under data processing agreements. We do not use Google Analytics advertising features or allow analytics providers to use your data for their own purposes.
4. Marketing and Tracking Cookies
These cookies track your activity across sites to measure the effectiveness of our affiliate and promotional campaigns. They may be set by third-party partners including affiliate networks.
| Cookie purpose | What it does |
|---|---|
| Affiliate tracking | Records which affiliate link or campaign brought you to the platform |
| Conversion tracking | Confirms whether a registration or deposit followed an ad click |
| Retargeting | May be used to show WinSpirit promotions on other sites you visit |
Marketing cookies require your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie preference centre.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the platform are set by third-party services we use, including:
- Payment providers — may set session cookies to process transactions
- Live chat providers — set functional cookies to maintain your support conversation
- Affiliate tracking networks — set tracking cookies if you arrived via an affiliate link
- Analytics platforms — set cookies to aggregate usage statistics
Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those providers. We do not control their cookie behaviour beyond what is governed by our data processing agreements.
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Preference Centre
You can manage your non-essential cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on the platform. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging in and using most platform features. We recommend using the preference centre to disable only non-essential categories rather than blocking cookies entirely.
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and marketing cookies specifically, you can also use industry opt-out tools:
- Your Online Choices (AU): youronlinechoices.com/au
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
Cookie Retention Periods
| Category | Typical retention |
|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Session (deleted when browser closes) or up to 12 months |
| Functional | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Up to 13 months |
| Marketing / tracking | Up to 13 months or as set by third-party provider |
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features, change our analytics tools or update our marketing partners. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the platform after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions
For questions about our use of cookies, contact the support team via live chat on the official WinSpirit Casino Australia site.