Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 20, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login status, and other information to enhance your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Aussie Lotto Pros uses cookies to:
- Remember your login status and preferences
- Analyze how you use our website to improve our services
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of our website
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Heatmap cookies: Show how users navigate our pages
- A/B testing cookies: Help us improve user experience
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Language cookies: Remember your preferred language
- Theme cookies: Remember your display preferences
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
- Advertising cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Social media cookies: Enable social media sharing features
- Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Payment processors: For secure payment processing
- Social media platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Advertising networks: For targeted advertising
- Customer support tools: For live chat and support services
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
5.2 Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie preference center, accessible through the cookie banner or by clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in our footer.
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Essential cookies: May persist until you clear your browser data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not work
- We may not be able to provide personalized content
- Website performance may be affected
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Displaying a notification banner (for significant changes)
- Sending an email notification (where appropriate)
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
10. Useful Links
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: