This Cookie Policy explains how CasinosOnlineAlberta.com ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at www.casinosonlinealberta.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Under Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), we are required to notify you about our use of cookies that collect personal information (such as device identifiers, IP addresses, or browsing behaviour) and to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies on your device.
1What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary files deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies — set by our website directly
- Third-party cookies — set by third-party services we use (e.g. Google Analytics)
2Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your age verification and cookie consent choices
- Analyse how visitors use our website to improve content and performance
- Track affiliate referrals to licensed iGaming operators for commission purposes
- Remember your preferences for a personalised experience
- Ensure the security and proper functioning of the website
3Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
age_verified | Strictly Necessary | Records that you have confirmed you are 18+ so the age gate does not appear on every page visit | 7 days |
cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
_ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users (anonymised) | 2 years |
_ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — session data and page view tracking (anonymised) | 2 years |
aff_click | Affiliate Tracking | Records which operator link you clicked for affiliate commission attribution | 30 days |
aff_source | Affiliate Tracking | Records the traffic source of the affiliate referral | 30 days |
user_prefs | Preferences | Remembers your display preferences (e.g. dark mode, if applicable) | 6 months |
4Third-Party Cookies
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how users use our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. We have enabled IP anonymisation so that your IP address is truncated before transmission.
Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can prevent Google from collecting data via cookies by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Affiliate Tracking Networks
When you click a link to a licensed operator from our Website, an affiliate tracking cookie may be set to attribute the referral for commission purposes. This cookie records the click event only — it does not track your activity on the operator's website. Affiliate tracking is subject to your consent (see Section 6).
5Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used on our Website:
5.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our Website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Settings," "Options," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Website and other websites you visit.
| Browser | Cookie Settings Link |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | chrome://settings/cookies |
| Mozilla Firefox | about:preferences#privacy |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | edge://settings/privacy |
5.3 Withdrawing Consent
Under Alberta PIPA, you may withdraw your consent to non-essential cookie use at any time. To do so, you can update your preferences via our cookie consent banner or contact us at privacy@casinosonlinealberta.com. Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any cookie use before withdrawal.
6Cookie Consent & PIPA Compliance
In accordance with Alberta PIPA, we:
- Only set non-essential cookies (analytics, affiliate tracking, preferences) after you have provided your consent through our cookie consent banner
- Do not pre-tick consent boxes — all non-essential cookies require a positive opt-in action
- Maintain records of your consent choices
- Make it as easy to withdraw consent as it is to give it
- Review and update this Cookie Policy when we make material changes to our cookie practices
Strictly necessary cookies (age verification, consent records) do not require your consent as they are essential for the basic operation of this Website and for compliance with our legal obligations under AGLC age verification requirements.
7Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer:
📧 privacy@casinosonlinealberta.com
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