Cookies Policy | Uptown Pokies Casino

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, tablet, mobile phone or another internet-connected device. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies can make a website work properly, help it respond to your choices and provide information about how the website is used.

Some cookies are placed directly by Uptown Pokies Casino. Other cookies may be placed by service providers that support website functions, security, analytics, customer support or advertising services. These third parties may process information collected through their cookies in accordance with their own privacy notices and applicable requirements.

Cookies may be session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are generally removed when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The length of time a cookie remains active can vary depending on its purpose and settings.

Similar technologies

We may also use technologies that perform a similar function to cookies, such as pixels, tags, scripts, software development kits and local storage. For simplicity, this policy refers to these technologies collectively as cookies unless a distinction is needed.

2. How we use cookies

The cookies used on the website may serve several different purposes. Some are necessary for the website to operate, while others help us improve services or understand visitor behaviour. The exact cookies available may change as the website, technology and services develop.

Strictly necessary cookies: These support core website functions, such as page navigation, account access, session management, security checks and the prevention of suspicious or harmful activity. The website may not operate correctly without these cookies.
Functional cookies: These remember choices and settings, such as language, region, display preferences or other selections made during a visit. They can make future visits more convenient and consistent.
Performance and analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are viewed, how visitors move through the website and whether pages or features perform as intended. The information can be used to identify errors and improve content and functionality.
Security and fraud-prevention cookies: These assist with protecting accounts, transactions and website systems. They may help detect unusual activity, automated misuse, unauthorised access and other risks.
Advertising or marketing cookies: Where used and where permitted, these may help measure campaigns, limit repeated advertisements, or present information that is more relevant to a visitor's interests. These cookies may be placed by us or by selected service providers.
Preference and consent cookies: These remember decisions about cookie settings so that the website can apply those choices consistently.

Cookies do not normally contain your password in plain text. However, information associated with a cookie may be linked with other information that we hold about your device, browser, account or use of the website. We handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy requirements.

3. Your choices and cookie controls

When you first visit the website, you may be shown a cookie notice or preference tool. This may allow you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or select particular categories. Your choices may be stored in a preference cookie so that you are not asked again each time you visit.

You can usually change your preferences at any time by using the cookie settings available on the website, where provided. You may also control cookies through your browser. Most browsers allow you to view, block, delete or restrict cookies, and may let you receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent account, security or other essential website functions from working properly.
Deleting cookies may remove saved preferences and require you to make selections again.
Browser settings apply to the browser or device being used and may not automatically apply to another device.
If you use different browsers, you may need to update cookie settings in each browser.
Disabling advertising cookies does not necessarily mean that you will see no advertising; it may mean that advertising is less tailored to your interests.

Some services may provide their own tools for managing cookies or similar technologies. You should review the relevant provider's information if you want to understand or control those technologies. We cannot guarantee that every third-party preference tool will remain available or operate in the same way at all times.

4. Third-party services, privacy and security

We may use third-party providers to help operate, secure, analyse or improve the website. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies on our behalf, or may collect information directly under their own terms. Examples can include website hosting, fraud prevention, analytics, customer support, performance monitoring and campaign measurement.

Information collected through cookies may include an internet protocol address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location, referring page, pages visited, actions taken, visit dates and times, and technical information about how the website is accessed. Depending on the technology and your settings, this information may be combined with other information.

We take reasonable steps to protect information handled through the website. However, no online service, transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should use a secure device, keep your browser and operating system updated, and avoid sharing account credentials with anyone else.

Australian users

If you are in Australia, personal information collected through cookies may be handled in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws and our Privacy Policy. Depending on the circumstances, information may be processed by service providers located in Australia or overseas. The Privacy Policy provides further information about collection, use, disclosure, access and correction of personal information.

Cookies are not used to encourage unsafe gambling. The website may use technology to support account security, age and identity checks, responsible gambling tools, compliance processes and the detection of activity that may breach applicable terms or requirements. These functions may continue to operate even if you disable certain optional cookies.

5. Changes and questions about this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the technologies we use, legal or regulatory requirements, or our privacy practices. When changes are made, the updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date where appropriate. You should review this page periodically to stay informed.

If a change requires your consent, we will provide an appropriate notice or preference option where required. Continuing to use the website after an updated policy is published may indicate that you have read and understood the revised information, subject to any consent requirements that apply.

If you have a question about cookies, your cookie choices or the way information is handled, please use the contact or support options made available on the Uptown Pokies Casino website. Do not include passwords, payment details or other sensitive account information in an enquiry unless specifically requested through a secure process.

This policy is intended to provide general information about cookies and similar technologies. It does not replace the website's Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, responsible gambling information or any notices displayed when you use particular services.