Cookies and tracking technologies at GTSpins

Scope of this policy and covered technologies

This document sets out the practices of GTSpins regarding cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access our site. We use these tools to store information on your device that enables us to operate the platform effectively and to understand how visitors use the services. This policy extends to local storage, pixels and software development kits used to collect data, ensuring that all persistent or semi-persistent storage mechanisms are covered under the same rules.

First-party technologies are those placed directly by GTSpins to facilitate your use of the service, such as maintaining your session state or remembering your language preference. In contrast, third-party tools are introduced by external providers who support specific features like analytics or payment processing. The distinction matters because the operator controls the purpose of first-party tools, while third parties determine their own processing activities independently.

We collect and process personal data in accordance with our privacy policy, which explains the broader legal bases and your rights regarding that information. This cookies policy complements that document by detailing the specific mechanisms of data storage on your device, rather than the full scope of processing. You should read both documents together to understand the complete picture of how your data is handled and protected.

Our compliance framework ensures that any technology used for tracking purposes is clearly identified and its function explained before activation. This transparency is a requirement of the regulatory framework governing electronic communications in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area. We maintain records of consent to demonstrate that no non-essential storage occurs without your explicit permission.

Categories of cookies and tracking technologies

We categorise the technologies we use based on their function and the level of consent required for their activation. This classification system aligns with the regulatory expectations for transparency and allows users to make granular choices about what data is stored. Understanding these distinctions helps you manage your digital footprint effectively while ensuring the site remains functional.

Essential and functional technologies

Strictly necessary technologies are required for the basic operation of the platform, such as managing your login session and securing transactions. Without these, core functions like depositing funds or accessing your account history would fail entirely. We do not require consent to use these tools as they are indispensable for the service delivery.

Optional and analytical technologies

Functional and preference technologies remember your choices such as currency selection or font size to improve your experience. Performance and analytics technologies collect data on how visitors interact with the site, which we use to identify areas for improvement. Marketing technologies track your activity across different sites to display relevant advertisements based on your interests.

• Strictly necessary tools operate immediately upon your visit without asking for permission.
• All other categories require explicit opt-in before any data is stored or transmitted.

Third-party technologies and their purposes

When you visit our site, you may encounter technologies set by companies that are not part of GTSpins. These third parties often provide specific services that we do not operate ourselves, such as payment processing, fraud prevention or statistical analysis. The operators of these external services determine their own purposes for data collection and are responsible for their own privacy compliance.

For example, payment processors may use cookies to ensure the security of your financial transaction and to prevent fraudulent activity. Analytics providers might place persistent identifiers to track user journeys across the web to measure campaign effectiveness. Affiliate partners may use tracking pixels to attribute a registration or deposit to a specific promotional referral code.

Because these external entities control their own data processing, they typically have their own cookie policies that you should review separately. We provide links to these external notices where possible, but we cannot control or update their practices directly. You must accept their terms individually if you choose to interact with their services on our platform.

It is important to note that we do not have visibility into the full scope of data collected by third parties or how they share that information. Our responsibility is limited to ensuring that we only engage providers who have appropriate data protection measures in place. The privacy policy details how we vet these partners and the contractual obligations they must meet.

How long stored data remains on your device

The technologies we use vary significantly in how long they persist on your device after your browser session ends. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser or log out. This ensures that no residual data remains that could be used to track you across different visits without your ongoing interaction.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specific period to remember your preferences or maintain your login state. These may last for days, months or years depending on the specific function they serve and the settings configured by the provider. We regularly audit these durations to ensure they do not exceed what is necessary for their intended purpose.

The record of your consent choices is stored as a persistent cookie so that your preferences are recognised when you return. This ensures that you are not prompted repeatedly to accept or reject categories you have already decided on. Without this storage, we would not be able to honour your privacy settings consistently over time.

Some third-party technologies may set their own retention periods that are longer than the ones we control. For instance, a tracking pixel might remain active for 90 days to allow for cross-site attribution reporting. You should consult the specific documentation of any third-party provider to understand their exact data retention schedules.

Managing your consent and preferences

Upon your first visit to our site, we display a consent banner that informs you of our use of cookies and allows you to make choices. This banner is the primary mechanism through which we obtain your permission for non-essential technologies to be activated on your device. It clearly separates strictly necessary tools from those that require your explicit approval.

How to withdraw or change consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time and change your preferences regarding the categories of cookies you accept. We have placed a persistent link in the footer of every page that opens the same preference management tool used on your initial visit. This ensures that you can access these settings without needing to clear your browser cache.

Consequences of withdrawal

When you withdraw consent, the non-essential technologies will stop setting cookies and cease tracking your activity. However, data that was collected while consent was active may remain in our systems for the period required to fulfill legal obligations. We do not retroactively delete analytics data but we will not use it for new marketing purposes.

• Strictly necessary cookies will continue to function regardless of your consent choice.
• Blocking marketing cookies may reduce the relevance of advertisements you see.
• Refusing analytics cookies prevents us from measuring site performance accurately.

Updates to this policy and consent records

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our operational practices. Any significant changes to how we use cookies or the categories we employ will be communicated through the consent banner on our site. This ensures that you are informed before new data processing activities begin.

If a change requires new consent, we will present you with an updated banner and require you to re-accept the modified terms. This re-consent process applies only to the specific changes introduced by the update and does not affect your previous choices on unmodified categories. We retain a record of each version of the policy you accepted to demonstrate compliance.

You are responsible for checking this page regularly for updates, although we will notify you of material changes via email if your contact details are on file. Continued use of the site after an update implies your acceptance of the new terms unless you have explicitly withdrawn consent. The version number and date of the last update are displayed at the top of this document.

We strive to keep this policy concise and readable so that you can understand the changes without needing to consult external legal advice. Our compliance team reviews the document annually to ensure alignment with current guidance from the Information Commissioner and the UK government. You should refer to the latest version for the most accurate information regarding our data practices.

Browser controls and blocking technologies

Your web browser provides built-in controls that allow you to block cookies or limit their storage on your device independently of our consent tool. These browser-level settings can prevent both first-party and third-party technologies from being stored, regardless of the choices made in our preference panel. However, relying on these controls may not distinguish between essential and optional technologies.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies will result in the inability to use core functions such as logging in, placing bets or processing payments. The platform will not be able to maintain your session state or remember that you have accepted the terms of service. Consequently, the site may fail to load correctly or display error messages when you attempt to access restricted areas.

While you can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, we recommend using the site-specific consent manager for a more nuanced approach. This allows you to block marketing or analytics tools while keeping the functional cookies that ensure a smooth user experience. It provides a better balance between privacy and the ability to use the service fully.

If you encounter technical issues related to cookies or need assistance managing your settings, please contact our support team. Our contacts page provides details on how to reach us via email or live chat for further clarification. We are happy to help you resolve any technical problems arising from cookie management or storage errors.