What Exactly Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file saved to your browser or device when you visit a website. It holds basic information — a session ID, a language preference, whether you've dismissed a notice — things that make the site behave consistently for you. Cookies don't run code and can't access other files on your device.
Some cookies disappear the moment you close your browser. Others stick around for a set period so the site can still recognize you on your next visit.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | What It Does | How Long It Lasts |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Keeps your session active, remembers your login state, and ensures core site functions run correctly | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| Functional | Saves your preferences such as language, display settings, and previous choices you've made on the site | Up to 12 months |
| Analytical | Helps us understand how visitors move through the site — which pages get attention and where people lose interest | Up to 24 months |
| Performance | Monitors loading speed, error rates, and technical issues so we can fix problems quickly | Up to 6 months |
| Marketing / Targeting | Tracks activity across visits to show more relevant content and measure how well our outreach is working | Up to 90 days |
Why We Actually Need Them
Here's the honest version: cookies exist to stop the site from feeling broken. Without strictly necessary cookies, you'd be logged out constantly. Without functional cookies, you'd have to reset your language every time. Without analytical cookies, we'd have no idea which parts of the site were frustrating people or failing to load properly.
Some cookies we run ourselves. Others come from third-party tools we rely on — analytics platforms, performance monitors, and similar services. Those third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data their cookies collect.
Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies on our site originate from external services rather than from us directly. These may include:
- Analytics providers that process visitor behavior in aggregate
- Performance and monitoring tools that flag site errors
- Advertising networks that help us understand how people find us
We don't control what these third parties do with data their cookies collect. If you want to know more, you'd need to check their respective policies directly.
Your Choices Around Cookies
You're not stuck with every cookie we use. There are a few ways to manage what gets stored on your device:
- Browser settings — Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their privacy or security menus. The exact steps depend on which browser you're using, but it's usually under Settings → Privacy → Cookies.
- Opt-out tools — Some analytics providers (like Google) offer browser add-ons specifically for opting out of their tracking.
- Our cookie banner — When you first visit the site, you'll see a notice giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
One thing worth knowing: if you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, some parts of the site may not work the way they're supposed to. Functional aspects that depend on recognizing your device simply can't do their job without them.
Cookies and Your Personal Data
Some of what cookies collect counts as personal data under applicable privacy laws — for example, an IP address or a unique device identifier. Where that's the case, how we handle that information is covered in our Privacy Policy, which sits separately from this document.
Cookies themselves don't store things like your name or contact details in readable form. Any identifiable information they reference is tied to internal IDs, not stored as plain text within the cookie file.
Changes to This Policy
If we add new tools to the site, change providers, or update how we use cookies, this page will reflect that. We won't always be able to notify every visitor individually, so it's worth checking back if you want to stay current on what's in use.
Questions? Get in Touch
If something here isn't clear, or you want to ask about a specific cookie you've seen on our site, reach out directly:
Email: support@7bit-casinosau.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cookies slow down my device or browser?
No. Cookie files are tiny — usually just a few kilobytes. They have no meaningful impact on your device's speed or memory.
If I clear my cookies, will my account be deleted?
No. Clearing cookies removes the local data stored on your device, but your account information lives on our servers. You'll just need to log back in.
Are the cookies on 7bit-casinosau.com safe?
Yes. Cookies are passive text files — they can't carry viruses or execute programs. The ones on our site follow standard web practices.
What happens if I decline non-essential cookies?
The site will still work, but some features — like remembering your language choice or keeping certain settings saved — may not function as smoothly between visits.
Can I change my cookie preferences after my first visit?
Yes. You can update your settings through your browser at any time or by clearing existing cookies and revisiting the site to interact with the consent notice again.