Cookie Policy — PokerStartBonus

Last updated: 2025-08-29

This Cookie Policy explains how PokerStartBonus ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the PokerStartBonus website (https://pokerstartbonus.net) (the "Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. If you have questions or want to exercise privacy rights, contact us at: contact@pokerstartbonus.net.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit websites. They help the Site recognize your device and store information about your preferences, session, and actions so we can provide a better, more personalized experience.

2. Why we use cookies on this Site

As a poker affiliate site, we use cookies to:

• Keep sessions and user preferences working (e.g., login, language, display settings).
• Record referral and click information so affiliate referrals and commission attributions work correctly.
• Measure Site usage and performance so we can improve content, UX, and conversion flows.
• Personalize and, where permitted, deliver targeted marketing or retargeting based on visitor activity and consent.

3. Types of cookies we use

We group cookies by purpose. On first visit we ask for consent for non-essential cookies where required by law.

Strictly necessary cookies

Required to operate core Site features (sessions, security tokens, safeguarding form submissions). These cannot be turned off without affecting functionality.

Functional / Preference cookies

Remember choices you make (language, display preferences) so the Site provides a consistent experience.

Performance & Analytics cookies

Collect aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, session length, conversion funnel). Used to improve the Site and inform affiliate performance metrics.

Affiliate tracking / Conversion cookies

Store referral identifiers, click IDs, or campaign parameters so we can attribute registrations or sign-ups to the correct affiliate or campaign. These are central to the Site's business model.

Marketing & Advertising cookies

Used (with consent where required) for retargeting and measuring ad campaign performance across ad networks and platforms.

4. Example cookies used on the Site

Replace these with exact names if you use different identifiers. Retention ranges are typical; update to reflect the values you set on the Site.

Note: Third-party providers (Google, Meta, affiliate networks, ad platforms) may also set their own cookies when you interact with their content or ads.

5. Third-party cookies

We work with third-party analytics, advertising, and affiliate partners. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you interact with the Site or click ads/referral links. We do not control those third parties' cookies — check the third-party's privacy and cookie statements for details about the data they collect and how to opt out.

Typical third-party categories used by poker affiliate sites:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Advertising / retargeting platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads)
• Affiliate networks and tracking platforms
• Social media widgets and pixels

6. Consent and managing cookies

• Consent: Where required (for example under EU law), we obtain your consent before placing analytics, affiliate-tracking, or marketing cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are used without consent because they are required for basic Site functionality.
• Cookie banner: On first visit we present a banner that lets you Accept All, Reject Non-essential, or Manage settings (choose categories). Your choices are recorded and can be changed at any time.
• Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking cookies may impact Site features (e.g., affiliate attribution, saved preferences).
• Opt-out of third-party advertising: Use browser-based privacy controls, platform opt-out tools, or the relevant ad network opt-out pages (for example Google Ads settings, Meta ad settings). If you'd like, we can produce a vendor-specific opt-out guide for the third parties you use.

7. Legal bases (where applicable)

• EU/EEA/UK (GDPR): For users in jurisdictions that require it, we rely on:
  • Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest / necessary for performance of a contract.
  • Analytics, affiliate tracking and marketing cookies: your consent (when required).
  We record and store consent choices to support compliance.
• US (CCPA/CPRA) and other jurisdictions: Residents may have rights to access, delete, or opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information. If required by applicable law, the Site will include a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" mechanism and related notices.

8. Children

The Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly place cookies on devices of children under 18 without parental consent.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. We will post any changes on the Site with the updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via the Site or to registered users.

10. Contact us

To ask questions, request a cookie list, or exercise privacy rights, contact:

PokerStartBonus
Email: contact@pokerstartbonus.net

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