Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide performance information to website operators. This policy explains what cookies HostVerra UK uses on https://hostverrauk.com, why we use them, and how you can manage them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

• Essential operation: To store your age verification confirmation and cookie consent preference so you don't need to repeat these steps on every visit.
• Analytics and performance: To understand how visitors interact with the Site, which pages are most useful, and how to improve the user experience.
• Affiliate tracking: To record referrals to casino operators so we can earn commission when you register via our links — disclosed openly in our Terms of Service.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Strictly necessary for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.

• hvuk_ageVerified — Stores whether you have confirmed you are 18 or over. Duration: persistent (localStorage). First-party.
• hvuk_cookieConsent — Records your cookie consent preference (all / essential only). Duration: persistent (localStorage). First-party.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us count visits and understand user behaviour to improve the Site. All information is aggregated and anonymous.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) — Tracks unique sessions and page views. Duration: up to 2 years. Third-party (Google LLC). See Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Affiliate and Referral Cookies

When you click a link to a casino operator from this Site, affiliate cookies record the referral for commission tracking. Data typically includes a click ID, timestamp and operator identifier — not your personal casino account or payment details.

• Third-party affiliate network cookies — set by affiliate platforms operated by the casino operators linked on this Site. Duration and identifiers vary by operator.

4. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

4.1 Our Cookie Banner

On your first visit you can choose to accept all cookies or essential cookies only. To reset your preference, clear your browser's local storage for this Site.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please consult your browser's help documentation:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or select "Essential Only" on our cookie banner to prevent analytics cookies on this Site.

5. Cookies and Responsible Gambling

The essential cookies on HostVerra UK include the age verification cookie, which prevents underage users from accessing gambling-related content. These are not optional if you wish to use the Site, as they are fundamental to our safeguarding obligations.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Please revisit this page regularly.

7. Further Information

For more information on how we use your data, see our Privacy Policy. For general cookie guidance, visit ico.org.uk or aboutcookies.org. For responsible gambling support: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) or begambleaware.org.