What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various functions: storing your preferences, enabling analytics, keeping you logged in, and tracking referrals through affiliate links. Most websites use cookies — they are a standard part of how the web functions. Australian law requires that websites inform users about cookie use, which this policy does.
Cookies we use on this site
Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function. They manage session state, security tokens and basic navigation. These cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation enabled. This collects aggregate data: page views, session duration, device type, geographic region (country level only) and traffic sources. No personally identifiable information is collected by analytics cookies without your consent.
Affiliate tracking cookies are set when you click a link to a sweepstakes casino platform. These cookies allow the destination platform to recognise that you arrived via our site, which enables our commission arrangement. The cookie is set by the destination platform, not by us — refer to each platform's own cookie policy for details.
Cloudflare cookies are set by our CDN and security provider. These include the "__cflb" load balancing cookie and "__cf_bm" bot management cookie. These are essential security cookies that cannot be disabled.
Cookie details table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | 2 years | Session state for GA4 |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Essential | 30 minutes | Bot detection/security |
| __cflb | Cloudflare | Essential | 24 hours | Load balancer routing |
| aff_* | Partner platforms | Affiliate | 30–90 days | Affiliate click tracking |
How to manage cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before accepting cookies. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies.
Be aware that disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read our content, but disabling essential cookies may impair site functionality.
Google Analytics opt-out
In addition to browser cookie controls, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents the GA JavaScript from sharing data with Google Analytics.
Your rights under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to access and correct personal information we hold through cookie data, and to make a complaint to the OAIC if you believe we have handled your data incorrectly. To exercise these rights, contact us via our contact page. Our full data handling practices are described in our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy covers cookie use on this site only. For information about cookies set by sweepstakes casino platforms you visit via our links, refer to each platform's own cookie policy. This site is part of the Australian sweepstakes casino guide providing independent information for AU players.
