Cookies Policy | Westace Casino

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or another internet-connected device. They allow a website to recognise a device, remember certain information and support a more consistent browsing experience. Cookies can be temporary or persistent. Temporary cookies, sometimes called 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.

Westace Casino may also use technologies that perform functions similar to cookies. These may include pixels, tags, software development kits, local storage and other tracking or device-recognition technologies. In this policy, we use the term cookies to refer to cookies and similar technologies unless a different meaning is clear from the context.

Cookies do not usually contain information that directly identifies you, such as your name or contact details. However, information collected through cookies may be linked with other information associated with your account or use of the website. Where this occurs, the information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy requirements.

Why cookies matter

Some cookies are necessary for a website to operate correctly. Others help us understand how visitors use the website, remember preferences or present content that may be more relevant to a visitor. Cookies can also support security controls, fraud prevention, account functions and responsible access to gambling services.

2. How Westace Casino may use cookies

The types of cookies used on the website may change over time as website features, technologies and legal requirements develop. Cookies may be placed by Westace Casino or by service providers that perform functions on our behalf. The main categories are described below.

Strictly necessary cookies: These support essential website functions, such as page navigation, secure areas, account processes, session management and basic security. The website may not operate properly without these cookies, so they may not be able to be disabled through ordinary preference tools.
Functionality cookies: These remember choices and settings, such as language, region, display preferences or other selections made while using the website. They are intended to make your visit more convenient and consistent.
Performance and analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited, how visitors move through the site and whether pages or features are working as intended. The information can help us improve performance, content, usability and reliability.
Security and fraud-prevention technologies: These help identify unusual activity, protect accounts, reduce misuse and support the integrity of the website and gambling services. They may consider information about a device, browser, session or interaction with the website.
Advertising or marketing cookies: Where used, these may help measure campaigns, limit repeated advertisements or provide information about interests and interactions with promotional content. Their use may depend on your consent and the settings available in your browser or on the website.
Third-party cookies: Some services, content, analytics tools or security features may be supplied by third parties. Those providers may place or access cookies subject to their own privacy information and terms.

Cookies may be used in connection with account registration, login, identity and age checks, website security, payments, customer support, preferences, responsible gambling tools and the presentation of information. The particular purpose of a cookie depends on the feature with which it is associated.

We may use aggregated or de-identified information derived from cookies to assess website trends and improve our services. We aim to use information only for legitimate business, operational, security, compliance and service-related purposes, and to handle personal information in line with our Privacy Policy.

3. Your cookie choices and browser controls

When available, you can use the website's cookie preference tool to accept or refuse categories of cookies that are not strictly necessary. Your choices may be stored in a cookie or similar technology so that the website can remember them. If you delete cookies, change browser settings or use another device or browser, you may need to make your choices again.

Most internet browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, receive a notification before a cookie is stored or allow cookies only from selected websites. Instructions are usually available in the browser's help menu or support pages.

Disabling or deleting cookies may affect how the website works. For example, you may not be able to log in, maintain a session, save preferences, use certain account features or access some parts of the website as intended. Blocking cookies may also prevent security and fraud-prevention functions from operating normally.

Where marketing or analytics cookies are used, you may be able to manage them through the website's preference controls, browser settings or relevant third-party tools. Opting out of certain cookies does not necessarily mean that you will stop seeing all advertising or promotional content. It may mean that content is less tailored to your interests.

Responsible use of the website

Cookie controls do not replace account, privacy, identity, age or responsible gambling requirements. Some information and technologies may continue to be used where necessary to provide requested services, maintain security, meet legal obligations, prevent fraud or protect players and the website. If you choose not to provide information required for these purposes, some services or functions may not be available.

4. Privacy, third parties and policy updates

Cookie information may be collected, stored, analysed or shared with service providers that support website hosting, security, analytics, customer support, account functions, payments, compliance or other business operations. These providers are expected to handle information appropriately and only for authorised purposes. Third-party services may have separate privacy policies explaining their own practices.

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Westace Casino is not responsible for the cookie practices, content or privacy arrangements of those third parties. You should review the relevant information provided by a third party before using its website or service, particularly where it requests access to your device or personal information.

Cookies may involve the collection of information about your device, browser, operating system, approximate location, IP address, website interactions and usage patterns. Some information may be personal information under applicable law. We take reasonable steps to protect information and retain it only for as long as required for the purpose for which it was collected, legal obligations, dispute resolution, security or legitimate business needs.

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, cookies, service providers, technology, law or our practices. The updated version will be made available on the website and will apply from the date it is published unless a different effective date is stated. You should review this page periodically so that you remain informed about how cookies may be used.

Questions and privacy requests

If you have a question about this Cookies Policy, want further information about cookies used on the website or wish to make a privacy-related request, please use the official contact or support options made available on the Westace Casino website. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request involving personal information. We will handle enquiries in accordance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use the website after reviewing any applicable cookie notice, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to the choices and controls available to you. Where consent is required, we will seek it through the relevant notice or preference mechanism.