Cookies Policy
Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Castle Bingo uses cookies and related browser technologies to support site functionality, session handling, analytics and user preferences. The goal is practical transparency: what these technologies do, how they affect your experience, and how you can manage them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device. They hold identifiers and simple data that help websites remember settings, keep you logged in and measure how pages are used. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage and small tracking pixels; this policy covers those tools as well.
Why cookies are used
Castle Bingo relies on cookies to make the site work reliably and to improve performance. Typical uses include keeping a session active during a visit, remembering language or display preferences, collecting aggregated usage information for performance tuning and detecting suspicious activity for security purposes.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for core site functions. They support login/session continuity, secure navigation between pages and key workflows that cannot operate without a stored session identifier. If you block essential cookies, parts of the site may stop working or require repeated sign-in.
Session cookies
Session cookies exist only for the duration of your browser visit and are deleted when you close the browser. They maintain temporary state - for example, a single browsing session, a short-lived authentication token or the contents of a temporary form - and help the site behave predictably throughout that visit.
Persistent cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device after the browser is closed and are used to retain preferences and settings across visits. They can store language choices, interface preferences and non-sensitive settings that improve continuity between visits. Persistence periods vary depending on the specific purpose and your device settings.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies enable features that are not strictly essential but make the site more convenient. Examples include remembering a chosen language, storing UI preferences such as display layout and keeping certain content choices between visits so you do not need to reconfigure them each time.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics cookies collect aggregated, non-identifying information about how visitors use the site - pages visited, session lengths, browser types and general device data. These aggregated reports help identify performance bottlenecks, measure feature usage and prioritise technical fixes. Data is used in bulk and not to single out individual users.
Preference and language settings
Cookies can record your chosen language, regional display options and other interface preferences. These settings are stored to provide a consistent experience on return visits and to avoid repeatedly asking you to set basic display options.
Login and session continuity
To keep you signed in during a visit, the site uses session cookies that hold temporary session identifiers. For "remember me" type features, a persistent cookie may be used so you do not need to re-enter credentials on the same device. The exact duration and behaviour depend on your device and browser settings.
Device recognition
Device recognition cookies support legitimate operational needs such as restoring a session after a temporary interruption, reducing unnecessary security prompts and detecting repeated login attempts from the same device. This helps balance convenience with security checks designed to protect accounts.
Security-related cookies
Security cookies support fraud detection, integrity checks and anti-tampering measures. They may be used to detect unusual patterns, defend against automated abuse and enforce basic protections for user sessions. These cookies do not expose personal data beyond what is needed for these protections.
Browser storage technologies
In addition to cookies, Castle Bingo may use browser storage mechanisms such as localStorage and sessionStorage to hold non-sensitive, client-side data. These tools offer simple ways to cache interface settings and reduce repeated downloads, improving responsiveness. Clearing browser data removes these entries alongside cookies.
Third-party integrations
Some parts of the site may interact with third-party services that set their own cookies. These can support aggregated analytics, error reporting or embedded content. Third-party cookies are governed by the providers that set them; consult those providers for details and opt-out options where available.
Marketing and communication preferences
If you choose to receive promotional communications, cookies can help to tailor offers and ensure you do not see the same message repeatedly. Marketing cookies may track aggregated trends across visits. If you opt out of marketing communications, related cookies used solely for that purpose will be deactivated where possible.
Cookie consent management
Where Castle Bingo presents an on-screen cookie settings panel or consent banner, use that tool to set your preferences for non-essential cookies. If no such panel appears, your browser settings control cookie behaviour. Changing consent through an on-site panel typically updates the cookies applied on new visits; existing cookies may need to be cleared separately.
Browser cookie controls
Modern browsers let you view, block or delete cookies for individual sites. Use the privacy or site settings section of your browser to adjust these controls. Blocking third-party cookies is a commonly available option that reduces cross-site tracking while still allowing many essential site functions.
Clearing or disabling cookies
Clearing cookies and other browser storage removes saved preferences and may require you to sign in again. Disabling cookies can break functionality such as session continuity, saved preferences and parts of the interactive experience. If you clear cookies to remove consent, follow the cookie settings panel or browser instructions to reapply any new choices.
Site functionality impact when cookies are disabled
Without cookies, the site may not remember your login between pages, remember language choices or preserve items in short-lived workflows. Certain interactive features and personalised settings will be unavailable or require manual re-entry each visit. Essential, security and some functional features depend on cookie or browser storage functionality.
Technical diagnostics and performance optimisation
Cookies and related storage are used for technical diagnostics - collecting anonymised error reports and timings - to help engineers prioritise fixes and improve load times. These diagnostic records are aggregated and used to reduce outages, shorten page load times and stabilise interactive elements.
Aggregated analytics information
Reports based on aggregated analytics show overall trends such as popular pages, average session duration and device distribution. These insights guide product and content decisions without exposing individual browsing histories. Aggregated statistics are the default reporting approach for performance and product teams.
User experience improvements
Stored preferences and lightweight identifiers help deliver consistent navigation, reduce repeated prompts and preserve simple choices between visits. This improves usability - for example, remembering interface settings or preferred content filters - while keeping data use proportionate to the benefit provided.
How to change your cookie settings
Manage cookies using one or more of the following steps - depending on what your browser and the site provide:
- Use an on-site cookie settings panel if available to toggle non-essential cookies.
- Change browser settings to block or delete cookies for this site.
- Clear browser history and site data to remove existing cookies and storage.
After changing settings, reload the site to ensure changes take effect.
Questions and more information
If you have questions about cookie behaviour on Castle Bingo or need guidance on managing browser settings, consult your browser help pages or the site support centre. Support resources on the site provide step-by-step instructions for common browsers and devices.
Policy updates
This Cookies Policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology or site functionality. When material changes occur, the updated policy will be posted and dated so you can review the current approach to cookies and related browser technologies.