1. What cookies and storage are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. Similar technologies include localStorage and sessionStorage, which keep values inside the browser rather than in an HTTP cookie jar. We use both kinds of storage where needed to remember choices and keep the site usable. This policy covers all of them under the everyday word “cookies” unless we need to be more precise.
2. Why we use them
We use storage to confirm that you have completed the 18+ age acknowledgement, to remember whether you accepted or declined optional cookies, to keep the interface stable across page loads, and — if you consent — to measure aggregate traffic so we know which reviews are read. We do not use cookies to sell a personal advertising profile across the open web.
3. Essential storage
Essential items are required for basic legal and technical functions. They include the age-confirmation flag stored under Best8Deals_age and the consent flag under Best8Deals_cookies. Without them, the age overlay or cookie banner would reappear on every visit, and we could not record a lawful choice. These items do not track you across other websites.
4. Analytics and optional cookies
If you press Accept on the banner, we may enable analytics tools that collect approximate location, device class, referring pages and page paths. Data is used in aggregate to improve content structure. If you press Decline, we store that choice and avoid enabling optional analytics cookies. You can change your mind later by clearing site data and reloading the page to see the banner again.
5. Third-party and affiliate cookies
When you click a casino CTA, the destination site may set its own cookies. Affiliate networks sometimes record that a click originated from Best8Deals. Those technologies are controlled by the third party, not by us. Review the operator’s cookie notice before creating an account. Fonts loaded from Google Fonts may also involve network requests governed by Google’s policies.
6. Retention periods
localStorage flags for age and cookie consent remain until you delete them or clear browsing data. Analytics cookies, when enabled, typically expire between 24 hours and 24 months depending on the vendor configuration. Server logs that may accompany requests are rotated on a shorter cycle, as described in our Privacy Policy.
7. How to control cookies
Use the on-site banner choices first. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions differ by browser — search for “clear cookies” plus your browser name. Blocking all cookies may break the age gate memory, so you may see the overlay more often. Private browsing modes usually discard storage when the window closes.
8. Updates to this policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy when we add tools or when the law changes. The date at the top will update when we publish a change. Continued browsing after an update means you should re-read this page if cookie use matters to you.
9. Contact
Questions about cookies or consent records can be sent to privacy@best8deals.co.uk. For wider data-rights requests, use dataprotection@best8deals.co.uk or our contact page.