This Cookie Policy applies to the online services offered by Mate Casino to residents of Australia through the website www.casino-mate.com. It outlines the types of cookies used, the purposes for which cookies are employed, and the rights and choices available to users regarding cookies and related technologies. Please read this policy carefully to understand how your data is managed while you use our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They are widely used to enhance user experience, facilitate website functionality, and provide analytical data to website operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by external parties (third-party cookies).
2. Types of Cookies Used on Mate Casino
Mate Casino uses several categories of cookies to ensure the optimal functionality of our website and services. These include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable core functionalities such as user authentication, secure logins, and session management. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our site, such as pages visited and error messages encountered. The data is aggregated and anonymised. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our platform.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region. They enhance your experience by personalising site features and content.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising to users. They may be set through our site by advertising partners and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
3. How Mate Casino Uses Cookies
Mate Casino uses cookies to manage user sessions, authenticate users, remember user preferences, analyse website traffic, and deliver targeted advertisements. Cookies also help us detect fraudulent activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements applicable in Australia. The information collected through cookies is not used to identify you as an individual unless you have provided us with your personal data through registration or other forms.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies used on our site are set by third-party services we use for analytics, advertising, and social media integration. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Mate Casino does not control these third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third parties for more details.
5. Cookie Management and User Choices
Upon your first visit to our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice requesting your consent for the use of non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or reject these cookies at any time. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You may configure your browser to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website, and some features may not be available to you.
6. Data Retention and Security
Cookies are stored on your device for different periods depending on their function. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted. Mate Casino implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard the data collected through cookies in accordance with Australian privacy regulations.
7. Your Rights as an Australian User
As an Australian resident, you have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data collected about you, including information obtained via cookies, in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and subsequent amendments. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights regarding your data, you may contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided on our website.
8. Policy Updates
Mate Casino may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our operational needs. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the details provided on the Mate Casino website or by emailing our support team. We will respond to your inquiry in accordance with applicable Australian data protection laws.
10. Acceptance of Cookie Policy
By continuing to use Mate Casino’s website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, you should discontinue your use of our website or adjust your browser settings accordingly.