Cairns Casino Cookie Policy

Information about cookies and tracking technologies used on our website.

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D: Official Cookie Policy for Cairns Casino in Australia. Information on types of cookies used, legal basis, data retention, management of preferences, and contact details.

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This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used when accessing the Cairns Casino website and related services. This document forms part of the broader privacy framework and should be read together with the Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on a device when the website is visited. They enable recognition of the browser, storage of certain information, and support the functioning and improvement of the services provided through the website.

Both session cookies (which expire when the browser is closed) and persistent cookies (which remain on the device for a set period or until deleted) are used.

2. Types of Cookies Used

2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the website and services. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies cannot be disabled via the website, as the services cannot function properly without them.

2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are displayed. The information obtained is used to improve website performance and user experience.

2.3. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices made by the user, such as language preferences or region, and to provide enhanced features. They may also be used to remember changes made to text size, fonts, and other customisable elements.

2.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Targeting and advertising cookies may be set on the website by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of user interests and to display relevant content on other sites. They operate by uniquely identifying the browser and device.

3. Third-Party Cookies

The website may include cookies placed by third-party service providers that perform services on behalf of the company. These may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and payment processors.

The company does not control how third parties use their cookies. Users should review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how information is collected and processed by them.

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, users must be notified before personal information is collected via cookies and informed consent must be obtained where required. The use of cookies is intended to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), in particular APP 1 (open and transparent management of personal information) and APP 5 (notification of collection).

Cookie data may be collected and used on the following bases:

Consent, where the user has actively accepted cookies through the banner or settings
Legitimate interests in operating, maintaining, and improving the services
Contractual necessity, where cookies are essential to provide services requested by the user

5.1. Browser Settings

Cookies can be controlled and managed through browser settings. Most browsers allow users to:

View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when the browser is closed

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the ability to use certain features of the website.

When the website is first visited, a cookie banner is displayed that allows acceptance or rejection of non-essential cookies. Preferences can be changed at any time by using the cookie settings link provided in the website footer.

Consent choices are stored via a cookie and are applied on future visits, subject to any changes made by the user.

6. Cookies and Personal Information

Some cookies may collect personal information as defined under Australian privacy law. This includes information that identifies a person or information that is reasonably identifiable. Where cookies collect personal information, that information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Act 1988.

Personal information collected through cookies is not sold to third parties.

7. Data Retention

Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the device for varying periods depending on their purpose:

Strictly necessary cookies: up to 12 months
Performance cookies: up to 24 months
Functionality cookies: up to 12 months
Advertising cookies: up to 12 months

Cookies can be deleted manually at any time through browser settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or business practices. Where material changes are made, the effective date at the bottom of this document will be updated and, where appropriate, a notice will be published on the website.

Users are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed about the use of cookies.

9. Contact Information

Questions regarding the use of cookies or this Cookie Policy can be directed to:

Cairns Casino
35-41 Wharf Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Australia

Telephone: +61 7 4030 8888
Email: [email protected]

For privacy-related enquiries, users should refer to the contact details provided in the Privacy Policy.

10. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, users have the right to:

Access personal information held about them that has been collected through cookies
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner if they believe that privacy laws have been breached

This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date of publication and governs cookie usage on the Cairns Casino website and associated services.