Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how this independent informational website may use cookies and similar technologies when users visit pages about Parimatch, sports betting, bonuses, payments, mobile betting, licensing, responsible gambling, and related topics.

This website is not Parimatch, is not a gambling operator, does not accept bets, does not process deposits or withdrawals, and does not manage player accounts.

Cookies may be used to make the website work properly, understand traffic, improve content, measure affiliate referrals, protect the site from abuse, and remember user preferences.

By continuing to use this website, users agree that cookies may be used as described in this policy, subject to browser settings and any cookie consent tools available on the site.

Quick Summary

Topic What It Means
Website role Independent informational website
Gambling services Not provided by this website
Cookies Small files stored on user devices
Essential cookies Needed for basic site function
Analytics cookies Help measure traffic and page performance
Affiliate cookies May track referral clicks to partners
Advertising cookies May measure or personalise ads if used
User control Cookies can be managed through browser settings
External sites Their own cookie policies apply
Sensitive data Cookies do not let this website manage betting accounts

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s browser, computer, phone, or tablet when visiting a website.

Cookies can help websites:

  • load pages correctly;
  • remember settings;
  • understand user behaviour;
  • measure traffic;
  • detect suspicious activity;
  • attribute affiliate referrals;
  • improve content and navigation.
Cookie Feature Explanation
Stored in browser Cookies are saved on the user’s device
Limited data Usually contain identifiers or preferences
Expiry time Some expire quickly; others last longer
First-party cookies Set by this website
Third-party cookies Set by external services
User control Can be blocked or deleted in browser settings

Cookies are common across most websites.

Types of Cookies We May Use

This website may use different types of cookies depending on the features, analytics tools, affiliate systems, or advertising services active on the site.

Cookie Type Purpose
Essential cookies Allow the website to function properly
Preference cookies Remember settings or choices
Analytics cookies Measure visits, clicks, and content performance
Affiliate cookies Track referral clicks and qualifying actions
Advertising cookies Measure or personalise advertising if used
Security cookies Help detect spam, bots, or abusive behaviour
Performance cookies Help identify loading issues or technical errors

Not all cookie types may be active at all times.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are used for basic website operation. Without them, some parts of the website may not function correctly.

Essential cookies may support:

  • page loading;
  • session management;
  • security checks;
  • contact form protection;
  • cookie consent storage;
  • spam prevention;
  • basic navigation.
Essential Cookie Use Why It Matters
Security Helps protect against abuse
Session function Keeps site features working
Consent memory Remembers cookie choices
Form protection Reduces spam submissions
Technical stability Helps pages load correctly

Essential cookies are generally not used for advertising.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

They may collect information such as:

  • pages visited;
  • time on page;
  • clicks;
  • scroll depth;
  • referral source;
  • browser type;
  • device type;
  • approximate location;
  • returning or new visitor status.
Analytics Data Why It Is Useful
Page views Shows which content users read
Time on page Helps evaluate content usefulness
Clicks Improves navigation and internal links
Device type Helps improve mobile experience
Traffic source Shows how users find the site
Approximate location Helps understand regional audience

Analytics data is usually aggregated and used to improve the website.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

This website may use affiliate links or commercial referral links. If a user clicks one of these links, cookies or tracking identifiers may be used to attribute the referral.

Affiliate cookies may record:

  • which link was clicked;
  • the time of the click;
  • the referring page;
  • a referral ID;
  • whether a qualifying action occurred on an external site.
Affiliate Tracking Item Purpose
Referral ID Identifies this website as traffic source
Click timestamp Records when the link was clicked
Landing page Shows which page generated the click
Conversion tracking May confirm a qualifying action
Cookie duration Determines attribution window

Affiliate tracking does not mean this website controls the external gambling operator, user account, deposits, withdrawals, or betting activity.

External operators and affiliate platforms may use their own cookies and privacy policies.

Advertising Cookies

If advertising tools are used, advertising cookies may help measure or personalise ads.

Advertising cookies may be used to:

  • measure ad performance;
  • limit repeated ads;
  • understand user interests;
  • support retargeting;
  • attribute conversions;
  • improve campaign performance.
Advertising Cookie Use Explanation
Ad measurement Shows whether ads are effective
Frequency control Limits repeated ad exposure
Personalisation May tailor ads based on activity
Retargeting May show related ads elsewhere
Conversion tracking Measures actions after ad clicks

Users can often control advertising cookies through browser settings, consent banners, and ad platform preferences.

Security and Anti-Spam Cookies

Security cookies may help protect the website from harmful traffic, bots, spam, and abuse.

They may support:

  • bot detection;
  • rate limiting;
  • form protection;
  • firewall rules;
  • suspicious activity detection;
  • abuse prevention.
Security Purpose Why It Matters
Bot prevention Reduces automated abuse
Spam filtering Protects contact forms
Site security Helps block harmful traffic
Fraud prevention Detects suspicious patterns
Performance protection Prevents overload

Security cookies are used to keep the website stable and safer for users.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies may remember user choices so the website feels more consistent.

They may store:

  • cookie consent choices;
  • language preferences;
  • display preferences;
  • region selections;
  • dismissed notices.
Preference Cookie Example
Consent setting Remembering accepted or rejected cookie categories
Language setting Remembering preferred language
Display setting Remembering interface choices
Notice dismissal Avoiding repeated popups

Preference cookies improve convenience but are not usually essential.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services used by the website.

These may include:

  • analytics providers;
  • affiliate networks;
  • advertising platforms;
  • security tools;
  • embedded content providers;
  • contact form tools;
  • video or media embeds.
Third-Party Service Cookie Use
Analytics provider Measures traffic and behaviour
Affiliate platform Tracks referrals
Advertising network Measures or personalises ads
Security provider Detects suspicious activity
Embedded media Supports video or interactive content
Contact form service Prevents spam and processes messages

Third-party cookies are controlled by those third parties, not by this website.

External Websites and Operator Cookies

When users click links to Parimatch, another gambling operator, payment provider, regulator, or support organization, they leave this website.

External websites may set their own cookies for:

  • account login;
  • age verification;
  • KYC;
  • payment processing;
  • betting activity;
  • advertising;
  • analytics;
  • fraud prevention;
  • responsible gambling tools.
External Site Type Possible Cookie Purpose
Gambling operator Account login, fraud checks, betting session
Payment provider Payment security and transaction flow
Regulator Licence lookup or complaint form function
Help organization Support service functionality
Affiliate partner Referral tracking

This Cookie Policy does not apply to external websites. Users should read their cookie and privacy policies separately.

Cookies and Gambling Accounts

Cookies used by this website do not allow us to access or control user gambling accounts.

This website cannot:

  • log into Parimatch accounts;
  • view balances;
  • see private betting history;
  • process deposits;
  • approve withdrawals;
  • verify identity documents;
  • change account limits;
  • self-exclude users from an operator;
  • settle bets.
Betting Account Function Controlled By
Account login Operator
Balance Operator
Deposits Operator/payment provider
Withdrawals Operator/payment provider
Bet history Operator
KYC verification Operator
Responsible gambling tools Operator
Account closure Operator

For account-specific questions, contact the operator directly.

Managing Cookies

Users can manage cookies through browser settings.

Most browsers allow users to:

  • view cookies;
  • delete cookies;
  • block third-party cookies;
  • block all cookies;
  • clear cookies after closing the browser;
  • manage site-specific permissions;
  • use private browsing mode.
Browser Action Effect
Delete cookies Removes stored cookies
Block third-party cookies Limits external tracking
Block all cookies May break website features
Private browsing Reduces persistent storage
Site-specific controls Allows custom permissions
Clear cache and cookies Can fix display or login issues

Blocking cookies may affect website functionality, analytics accuracy, affiliate tracking, and user preferences.

Browser-Specific Cookie Controls

Users can usually manage cookies through these browser areas:

Browser Where to Look
Chrome Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Safari Settings/Preferences → Privacy
Firefox Settings → Privacy & Security
Edge Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Samsung Internet Settings → Sites and downloads / Privacy
Brave Settings → Privacy and security
Opera Settings → Privacy and security

Browser menus may change over time. Check the browser’s official help pages for current instructions.

Consent Tools

If the website uses a cookie consent banner or preference centre, users may be able to accept, reject, or customise cookie categories.

Possible consent options may include:

  • accept all cookies;
  • reject non-essential cookies;
  • manage preferences;
  • allow analytics only;
  • allow affiliate/advertising cookies;
  • change preferences later.
Consent Option Meaning
Accept all Allows all listed cookie categories
Reject non-essential Allows only essential cookies
Manage preferences User chooses categories
Change later Updates previous choice
Withdraw consent Stops future non-essential cookies where supported

Essential cookies may still be used even if non-essential cookies are rejected.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. There is no universal standard for how all websites and third-party services must respond to these signals. This website may not respond automatically to Do Not Track signals, but users can still manage cookies through browser settings and consent tools where available.

Cookie Retention

Cookies may last for different periods.

Cookie Duration Meaning
Session cookies Deleted when browser closes
Short-term cookies Expire after minutes, hours, or days
Persistent cookies Remain for weeks, months, or longer
Affiliate cookies May last for a partner-defined attribution window
Consent cookies Remember choices for a set period

Users can delete cookies manually at any time through browser settings.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if website technology, analytics tools, affiliate systems, advertising tools, legal requirements, or privacy practices change.

Changes may involve:

  • adding or removing cookie types;
  • changing analytics providers;
  • updating affiliate tracking practices;
  • adding consent tools;
  • changing advertising systems;
  • improving security tools;
  • clarifying user rights.

Users should review this page periodically.

Related Pages

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FAQ

Q: What are cookies?

A: Cookies are small files stored in a browser or device to help websites function, remember settings, measure traffic, or track referrals.

Q: Does this website use cookies?

A: Yes, this website may use essential, analytics, affiliate, advertising, security, and preference cookies.

Q: Are cookies used to access my betting account?

A: No. Cookies used by this website do not give us access to Parimatch accounts, balances, deposits, withdrawals, or betting history.

Q: Can I block cookies?

A: Yes. Most browsers let users delete or block cookies. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are blocked.

Q: What are affiliate cookies?

A: Affiliate cookies may help track whether a user clicked a referral link and completed a qualifying action on an external site.

Q: Do external gambling operators use their own cookies?

A: Yes. Gambling operators, payment providers, regulators, and other external websites may use their own cookies and privacy policies.

Q: Are analytics cookies personal?

A: Analytics cookies usually collect aggregated or pseudonymous data, such as page views, clicks, device type, and traffic source.

Q: What happens if I reject non-essential cookies?

A: Essential site functions should still work, but analytics, affiliate tracking, advertising measurement, or preferences may be limited.

Q: How long do cookies stay on my device?

A: It depends on the cookie type. Some expire when the browser closes; others may remain for weeks or months unless deleted.

Q: Where can I learn more about privacy?

A: See Privacy Policy for broader information about data collection, use, sharing, and user rights.

REGULATORY DISCLOSURE: Parimatch operates under licence OGL/2024/402/0624 issued by the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Parimatch is not licensed by Canadian provincial regulators and is not available in jurisdictions where such operation is restricted, including Ontario, where online gambling operators must be licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and registered with iGaming Ontario. Players are responsible for verifying the legality of online gambling in their province or territory before registering. This website provides information only and does not constitute legal advice.