1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to supply reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, NonGamStopSites.uk) are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are reactivated each time you visit the website that created them. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Each type of cookie serves a different purpose, as explained in more detail below.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
NonGamStopSites.uk uses several types of cookies for different purposes. Below, we explain each category of cookies we use and why we use them.
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and page navigation. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function correctly. Essential cookies do not require your consent under UK data protection law, as they are necessary for the provision of the service you have requested.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, the region you are in, or your cookie consent preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
2.4 Advertising and Affiliate Tracking Cookies
As an affiliate website, we use cookies that track when you click on links to third-party gambling operators. These cookies are essential to our business model, as they enable our affiliate partners to attribute referrals to our Website. These cookies may be set by our affiliate partners through our site and used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, the affiliate tracking will not function, though you will still be able to visit the linked sites directly.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies used on NonGamStopSites.uk, along with their provider, purpose, and duration:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for the site’s analytics reports. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track usage across sessions. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to count and track pageviews. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | NonGamStopSites.uk | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that you are not asked to accept cookies again on subsequent visits. | 12 months |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Used by Cloudflare to distinguish between humans and bots. Essential for the security and performance of the Website. | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Set after a visitor has successfully completed a Cloudflare challenge. Used to verify that the visitor is legitimate. | 30 minutes |
| affiliate_ref | Various affiliate partners | Tracks the source of referrals to third-party gambling operators when you click on affiliate links. Enables our partners to attribute registrations and transactions to our Website. | 30–90 days (varies by partner) |
| _fbp | Facebook (Meta) | Used by affiliate partners for advertising attribution and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. | 3 months |
Please note that third-party services may update their cookies periodically. The information above is accurate as of the date of this policy, but we recommend consulting the respective third-party privacy policies for the most current details.
4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than essential cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. The instructions for managing cookies vary between browsers. Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Open Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Here you can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies when you close Chrome. Alternatively, visit Chrome’s cookie support page.
- Mozilla Firefox: Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection which blocks known trackers by default. You can also manage cookie exceptions and clear cookies. Visit Firefox’s cookie support page for more details.
- Apple Safari: Open Safari > Preferences > Privacy. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default through Intelligent Tracking Prevention. You can also choose to block all cookies or manage website data. Visit Safari’s privacy support page for instructions.
- Microsoft Edge: Open Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies, and clear cookies on exit. Visit Edge’s cookie support page for further guidance.
4.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript running on websites not to send any information to Google Analytics. The add-on is available for all major browsers.
4.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also manage third-party cookies and online tracking through industry opt-out tools such as:
- Your Online Choices — A European-wide tool that allows you to manage your preferences for online behavioural advertising cookies from participating companies.
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out — Allows you to opt out of targeted advertising from member companies.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, please be aware that some features of the Website may not function as intended. Specifically:
- Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain parts of the Website or cause the site to behave unexpectedly.
- Blocking analytics cookies means we cannot track your visit or monitor Website performance, which limits our ability to improve the user experience.
- Blocking functionality cookies may prevent the Website from remembering your preferences, such as your cookie consent choice, meaning you may be prompted to set preferences again on each visit.
- Blocking affiliate tracking cookies does not prevent you from visiting third-party gambling sites, but it means your visit will not be tracked as a referral from our Website. This does not affect your experience on the third-party site.
We encourage you to weigh the impact of disabling cookies against the privacy benefits to make an informed decision that suits your preferences.
6. Third-Party Cookies from Affiliate Partners
As an affiliate website, NonGamStopSites.uk contains links to third-party online casinos, betting sites, and gambling platforms. When you click on these affiliate links, you may be redirected through an affiliate tracking system before arriving at the third-party website. During this process, cookies may be placed on your device by:
- The affiliate network that manages the tracking (to record the referral source and attribute any subsequent registrations or deposits).
- The third-party gambling operator itself (for their own analytics, marketing, and operational purposes).
These third-party cookies are not controlled by NonGamStopSites.uk. We have no access to or control over the cookies that third parties place on your device. Each third-party operator and affiliate network has its own privacy and cookie policies, and we strongly encourage you to review those policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services.
For more information about our affiliate relationships and how we earn revenue, please refer to our Terms & Conditions and the affiliate disclosure notices displayed throughout the Website.
7. Consent
In accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Essential cookies, which are strictly necessary for the Website to function, are placed without requiring your consent, as they are exempt under PECR. You may, however, still block these cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may impair the functionality of the Website.
You can change your cookie consent preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the Website, at which point you will be presented with the consent notice again. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, as described in Section 4 above.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that a user does not wish to have their online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences using the methods described in Section 4 of this policy.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, changes in law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Material changes to this policy may be communicated through a prominent notice on the Website.
10. Further Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. For questions about our website usage rules, see our Terms & Conditions.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Contact Page: https://karlgeorge.com/contact/
- Website: https://karlgeorge.com
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours during normal business days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you have concerns about how cookies are being used to collect your personal data. The ICO can be contacted at ico.org.uk or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.
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