Cookies Policy
Cookies Policy for Stake Casino
This Cookies Policy explains how Stake Casino uses cookies and similar browser storage technologies to support site functionality, keep you logged in, measure performance and personalise your experience. The aim is to describe, in plain language, what happens when you browse our casino and sportsbook pages and how you can control those settings.
What are cookies and browser storage
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device. They hold simple information such as session identifiers, preference flags or tokens that help the site remember previous actions. Modern browsers also offer localStorage, sessionStorage and other storage mechanisms that serve similar short-term or persistent purposes.
Why cookies are used on Stake Casino
Cookies and browser storage make the site work smoothly. They help with:
Account and session continuity - keeping you logged in and protecting your session against interruption.
Site functionality - remembering your display preferences and the state of menus or game filters.
Performance and diagnostics - identifying slow pages or errors so we can improve load times and reliability.
Analytics - collecting aggregated data to understand popular games, feature usage and recent wins trends.
Marketing and communication preferences - storing opt-ins for newsletters or promotional settings.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for core site operations. They enable secure login, session handling, and basic navigation between pages. Without these cookies you will not be able to use account features, place bets or complete transactions.
Session cookies
Session cookies last only while your browser is open. They track temporary information such as active game sessions, selections in the betting slip and one-time tokens used during login. These cookies are cleared when you close the browser.
Persistent cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used to remember preferences or to keep you logged in when you choose a “remember me” option. Common durations we use for persistent cookies range from 30 days to 12 months depending on the purpose and your preferences.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies store user preferences such as language settings, currency choice and interface options like dark or light theme. They help the platform load the correct settings on return visits so you can pick up where you left off.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics cookies collect aggregated and anonymised information about how the site is used. This includes pages visited, load times, game popularity and general device types. These cookies do not identify individual players and are used to improve site performance, optimise game loading and prioritise technical fixes.
Preference and language settings
Cookies store language and region preferences so the site can present the appropriate language, date formats and currency options. Changing your language or currency in your account or on the site will update these stored values for future visits.
Login and session continuity
To keep your account secure and active, cookies support session tokens and login persistence. If you select options like “stay signed in”, a persistent cookie is used to authenticate you without re-entering credentials. Additional session cookies prevent simultaneous session conflicts and help detect suspicious activity.
Device recognition
Device recognition cookies help the platform remember trusted devices and simplify subsequent logins. They can also be used as part of our fraud and security checks to flag unusual access attempts that do not match previously seen device patterns.
Security-related cookies
Security cookies support anti-fraud measures, CSRF protection and other safeguards during transactions and account changes. These cookies do not store personal content but carry tokens needed to validate sensitive operations such as withdrawals or password updates.
Browser storage technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use localStorage and sessionStorage for short-term state handling, such as storing a partially completed bet slip or user interface state. IndexedDB and other browser databases are used only in limited cases for cached content to improve load speed.
Third-party integrations
Some site features rely on third-party services for analytics, payment processing, live chat and social widgets. Those services may set their own cookies when you interact with their features. We do not control those cookies; their use is governed by the third party’s own policy. You can manage or block third-party cookies via your browser or cookie settings.
Marketing and communication preferences
Marketing cookies are used to remember your communication preferences and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns you have opted into. If you opt out of marketing cookies we will stop using cookies for personalised advertising and promotional tracking.
Cookie consent management
On your first visit a consent banner or settings panel allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your choices at any time via the cookie settings link in the site footer. Essential cookies remain active even if you decline non-essential cookies, because they are necessary for secure site operation.
Browser cookie controls and clearing cookies
Most browsers let you view, block or delete cookies. To change settings, open your browser’s privacy or security menu and adjust cookie permissions. Clearing cookies will sign you out of the site and remove remembered preferences. If you block all cookies, some features will not function correctly.
Disabling cookies and site functionality
Disabling cookies can impact key features. Expected effects include:
Inability to stay signed in or place bets.
Loss of saved preferences like language or currency.
Reduced personalisation of promotions and content.
Potentially slower page loads as cached resources are not stored.
If you rely on accessibility settings or tailored interfaces, consider keeping at least functional cookies enabled for the best experience.
Technical diagnostics and performance optimisation
Diagnostic cookies capture error reports and timing data that help identify and fix outages or slow pages. These cookies are used in aggregated form to spot recurring issues and to prioritise improvements to game load times and server responsiveness.
Aggregated analytics information
Analytics data is processed in aggregate to show trends such as most-played slots, average session duration and peak traffic times. This aggregated view does not expose individual player activity and is used to improve game selection, server capacity and promotional planning.
How long cookies are kept
Retention periods vary by cookie type. Session cookies expire when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies may last from 30 days up to 12 months depending on purpose. Diagnostic and analytics data is retained in aggregated form for reporting periods that support ongoing optimisation, after which it is deleted or anonymised.
Updating this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in how cookies are used. When material changes occur you will be informed via the site or through the cookie consent banner so you can review and adjust your settings.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies or need help adjusting your preferences, contact our support team at [email protected]. We will respond and provide guidance on managing cookie settings and privacy choices.