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Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your device to help them function, improve performance, and provide a better user experience. At Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC), we use cookies for various purposes outlined below.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are text files sent by a website to your web browser. They can contain information such as username, password, or preferences. When you revisit the site, the cookie is retrieved from your device and used to customize the experience according to your past interactions.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To provide essential features like login sessions and language settings
  • To collect data for performance analytics and optimization
  • To store user preferences and customization options
  • To recognize devices and browsers for security and personalization purposes

Types of Cookies

There are three main types of cookies: Essential, Session, and Persistent.

Essential Cookies

These cookies enable core functionality such as logging in or maintaining language settings. They do not collect any data about your browsing behavior.

  • Examples:
    • PHPSESSID (temporary session ID)
    • cookies-acceptance (stores consent)

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies expire when you close the browser or end the user session. Session cookies store information about your current interaction with our site, such as form fields or selections made in a checkout process.

  • Examples:
    • gaugexx (Google Analytics tracking)
    • gid (Google Analytics tracking)

Persistent Cookies

These types of cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. They can store information about preferences, login details, or browsing behavior.

  • Examples:
    • rememberMe (login persistence)
    • lang (stored language setting)

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use third-party services like Google Analytics to track website performance, user behavior, and analytics data. This helps us optimize the site for better experiences and improve accessibility features.

Preference and Language Settings

Cookies store your preferred settings, such as language choices or custom layouts. These cookies are essential for providing a tailored experience based on individual needs.

Login/Session Continuity

Cookies help maintain login sessions by storing unique identifiers that allow us to recognize returning users.

  • Examples:
    • authToken (session authentication)
    • _qwe_session (persistent session ID)

Device Recognition and Security-Related Cookies

We use cookies for security purposes, such as:

  • Identifying your device
  • Detecting suspicious login attempts

Browser Storage Technologies

We employ browser storage solutions like cookies to enhance functionality. This may include storing locally available content or data temporarily.

Third-party Integrations and Marketing Preferences

Some third parties integrate their services into our platform through cookies. You can manage these integrations by accessing the relevant sections of your user preferences.

  • Examples:
    • Facebook Connect
    • Google Maps

Marketing/Communication Preferences and Consent Management

We respect users' choices regarding cookie tracking, data sharing, or marketing communications. We strive to be transparent about all third-party integrations using cookies on our site.

Browser Cookie Controls and Clearing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Remove individual cookies by deleting them from the relevant storage location (usually /dev/shm/ directory for Linux systems)
  • Block future requests for cookies
  • Disable JavaScript to prevent cookie collection

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

We recommend not disabling all cookies as this may limit functionality. Some features might be inaccessible when certain cookies are blocked.

Technical Diagnostics and Performance Optimisation

Cookies aid in technical diagnostics by helping us monitor the site's performance, server load balancing, and traffic distribution strategies.

Aggregated Analytics Information and User Experience Improvements

Our data-driven insights help optimize user experience through improvements such as faster page loading times or enhanced accessibility features.

If you have any questions about our cookies policy, feel free to contact us.