Last Updated: June 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how WinlineFun uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites, applications, and services (collectively, the “Services”). It also describes the choices you have to control their use. This policy is intended to be globally applicable and should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store information. We also use web beacons, pixels, local storage, and SDKs (together, “cookies”) to enable features, understand usage, and improve the Services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies These are required for the Services to function (e.g., page navigation, security, load balancing, session management, consent recording).

Functional/Preference Cookies These remember choices you make (e.g., language, region, accessibility settings) and enhance your experience.

Analytics/Performance Cookies These help us understand how the Services are used so we can measure and improve performance.

Advertising/Marketing Cookies These enable us and our partners to deliver, measure, and improve marketing and to limit how often you see a particular ad. Where required by law in your region, these are used only with your consent.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Operations

• Maintain sessions and keep you signed in where applicable
• Record your cookie preferences and manage consent
• Protect security and prevent fraud
• Distribute traffic for performance (load balancing)

Analytics and Improvements

We may use analytics tools (for example, our own analytics or third-party tools such as Google Analytics) to understand usage patterns (pages viewed, session duration, device and browser information) and to improve content and features.

Personalization and Marketing

• Remember your preferences and personalize content you see
• Measure the effectiveness of campaigns and referral sources
• Support social media integrations and sharing widgets

Illustrative Cookie Inventory

The specific cookies we use may change over time. Below are examples of cookies that may be set when you use the Services.

Essential (Always Active)

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Set By
session_id / PHPSESSID	Session management and authentication	Browser session	WinlineFun
csrf_token	Security protection (anti-CSRF)	Up to a few hours	WinlineFun
cookie_consent	Stores your consent preferences	Up to 12 months	WinlineFun

Analytics (Optional)

Service	Cookie Names	Purpose	Duration
Google Analytics (example)	_ga, _gid, _gat*	Usage analytics and performance measurement	Up to 2 years
Internal Analytics	site_tracking	Site performance and error tracking	Up to 12–24 months
Hotjar (example)	_hjSessionUser*, _hjIncludedInSessionSample*	UX insights such as heatmaps and session metrics	Varies (typically up to 1 year)

Marketing (Optional)

Service	Cookie Names	Purpose	Duration
Ad Platforms (example)	_gcl_au, _fbp, _fbc, personalization_id	Attribution, reach, and campaign performance	Typically 3–24 months

Managing Your Preferences

Preference Center

• Use the “Cookie Settings” link or banner to accept, reject, or customize categories
• You may withdraw consent at any time through the same controls

Browser and Device Controls

• Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings
• You can use private browsing modes to limit storage
• Mobile operating systems may provide additional tracking controls

Additional Information

Where required by the laws of your region, we will request your consent before setting non-essential cookies. If you block or delete cookies, some features of the Services may not function as intended.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at [email protected].