Cookie Policy for Goated Lotto Secrets
Last Updated: 18/03/2025
1. Introduction
At Goated Lotto Secrets, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze how it is used, and provide relevant content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about your visit.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as logging into your account, navigating pages, and remembering your settings.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies.
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are critical to the website’s operation.
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized data about page views, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns. This allows us to improve our website’s performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies.
Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. They may also measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Examples: Cookies from ad networks or social media platforms.
Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising partners. These cookies help us enhance our website and deliver personalized content.
Examples: Cookies from Google Analytics or social media plugins.
3. Your Consent
When you first visit Goated Lotto Secrets, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:
Accept all cookies.
Manage your preferences by choosing which types of cookies to allow.
For UK and EU Users:
Under the EU Cookie Directive and GDPR, we only set non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and advertising cookies) after you provide explicit, informed consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
For US Users:
In states like California (under the CCPA) and Virginia (under the VCDPA), you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information collected through cookies. Our consent banner includes an option to exercise this right, where applicable.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over how cookies are used on our website. Here’s how you can manage them:
Through Our Website:
Use the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer to adjust your preferences at any time. This tool lets you enable or disable non-essential cookies.
Through Your Browser:
Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Here’s how:
Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We partner with third-party services to improve your experience on Goated Lotto Secrets. For example:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how you use our website. This helps us identify trends and make improvements.
Advertising Partners: Third-party ad networks may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and personal data:
UK and EU Users (GDPR): You have the right to give, refuse, or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
US Users (CCPA/VCDPA): You may opt out of the sale of your personal information collected via cookies.
To exercise these rights, use our cookie management tool or contact us at [insert contact details].
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant updates will be posted on this page, and we will notify you via a notice on our website.
