Fat Pirate Casino Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Fat Pirate Casino uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website from Australia or elsewhere. It is designed to help you understand what these technologies do, why they are used, and the choices you can make to manage them.
Cookies are widely used across the internet to enable core site functions, improve performance, and support features that help deliver a smooth casino experience. Some cookies are set by Fat Pirate Casino, while others may be set by third parties whose tools or content appear on our pages.
What Cookies Are
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device (for example, your computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you browse. Cookies can store basic information such as a unique identifier, session status, language preferences, and other settings that allow a site to recognise your browser for a period of time.
Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you by name. However, depending on how a site is configured and which services are used, cookies and similar technologies may be used together with other information (such as account details you provide) to personalise your experience, secure your account, and support customer service and fraud prevention.
Types of Cookies
Fat Pirate Casino uses a mix of cookie types and related technologies. Understanding these categories can help you decide what to allow or block:
- Session cookies - temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser and are used to keep you logged in during a visit.
- Persistent cookies - cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, often used to remember preferences and support repeat visits.
- First-party cookies - cookies set directly by Fat Pirate Casino.
- Third-party cookies - cookies set by other companies whose services are used on the website (for example, analytics, security, or marketing providers).
- Similar technologies - such as pixels, tags, software development kits (SDKs) within apps (if applicable), and local storage used to store or access information on a device.
Not every cookie is used for the same purpose. Some are strictly necessary for the website to work, while others are optional and focus on improving performance, enabling enhanced functionality, or supporting marketing.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies (sometimes called strictly necessary cookies) support core functions that allow Fat Pirate Casino to operate reliably. Without these cookies, certain features may not work properly, and in some cases the website may not load or may not allow secure access.
These cookies are generally used for purposes such as:
- Security and fraud prevention - helping to protect accounts, detect suspicious activity, and support safe gameplay and transactions.
- Session management - keeping you logged in as you move between pages and maintaining session continuity.
- Basic site functionality - enabling page navigation, form submissions, and other essential features.
- Consent and preference storage - remembering cookie choices or critical settings so you are not repeatedly asked to provide the same information.
Essential cookies are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or requesting secure services. Blocking essential cookies through your browser settings may prevent you from using parts of Fat Pirate Casino.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how the website is used so we can improve speed, stability, and usability. They may collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, and whether errors occur.
When used responsibly, this information helps Fat Pirate Casino to:
- Measure and improve page load times and overall responsiveness.
- Identify broken links or technical issues affecting gameplay or account access.
- Understand which content and navigation structures are most helpful to players.
- Test changes to the website experience and assess whether updates improve usability.
Performance cookies are typically aggregated and may be designed to avoid directly identifying you. However, they may still involve unique identifiers that distinguish one browser from another.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow a website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They are not strictly necessary for the site to operate, but they can make your experience smoother and more consistent.
At Fat Pirate Casino, functional cookies may be used to:
- Remember language selections, region preferences, and display settings.
- Store certain gameplay or lobby preferences (where relevant) so the site feels consistent between visits.
- Support live chat or customer assistance features, including remembering prior selections in the chat interface.
- Reduce repeated prompts by recalling non-essential preferences you have already set.
If you disable functional cookies, some personalisation may not apply and certain convenience features may behave as if you are visiting for the first time.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies (sometimes called targeting cookies) may be used to show content and promotions that are more relevant to you. They can also help control how often you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Marketing cookies may be set by Fat Pirate Casino and/or by third parties. They may work by recognising your device and, depending on your settings, linking visits across websites or sessions to build an interest profile. This type of cookie may be used for purposes such as:
- Delivering advertising that is more relevant to your interests.
- Measuring campaign performance, such as whether an ad led to a visit or account registration.
- Limiting repeated display of the same marketing message.
- Supporting affiliate tracking where applicable, to attribute a referral to a specific source.
Marketing cookies are optional in many contexts and can often be managed through browser controls, device settings, and any cookie preference tools that may be provided on the website. Disabling these cookies should not prevent you from using Fat Pirate Casino, but it may reduce the relevance of promotions shown to you.
Managing Cookies
You have choices about how cookies are used. The most direct option is to manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to review, block, or delete cookies, and to control whether cookies may be placed at all. Some browsers also allow you to block third-party cookies only.
Common cookie controls include:
- Deleting existing cookies - removes previously stored cookies from your device.
- Blocking all cookies - may affect essential site functionality and could prevent you from logging in or completing transactions.
- Blocking third-party cookies - can reduce cross-site tracking while often preserving first-party site functionality.
- Using private browsing modes - may reduce persistent cookie storage, though some cookies can still be used during a session.
If Fat Pirate Casino offers a cookie banner or preference tool, you can also use it to choose which optional cookie categories you accept. Your selection may be stored so the site can respect your preferences during future visits from the same browser.
Please note that cookie choices are typically browser- and device-specific. If you use multiple devices or browsers, you may need to apply your preferences separately on each one. If you need help understanding your options as they relate to Fat Pirate Casino, you can contact our support team at [email protected].
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages or features on Fat Pirate Casino may rely on services provided by third parties. These providers may set cookies or use similar technologies for security, analytics, marketing, content delivery, or embedded functionality.
Examples of third-party cookie scenarios include:
- Analytics tools that help us understand traffic and improve site performance.
- Advertising and measurement services that help manage campaign delivery and reporting.
- Security services that assist with bot detection, fraud prevention, and maintaining the integrity of account access.
- Embedded content or widgets that may place cookies as part of delivering their functionality.
Third parties may process information collected through their cookies under their own privacy and cookie policies. Fat Pirate Casino aims to work with reputable providers, but we do not control how third parties use cookies once set. If you want to limit third-party cookies, you can typically do so using your browser settings or by adjusting any available preferences on the website.
In some cases, restricting third-party cookies can affect how certain features operate, such as identity protection tools, payment-related security checks, or how quickly we can detect and troubleshoot technical issues.
Policy Updates
Fat Pirate Casino may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, website functionality, or our operational practices. When updates are made, the revised policy will apply from the time it is published on the website.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how cookies and similar technologies are used and what options you have to control them.
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