At Hearts Bingo, we want to inform you about the cookies used on our website and mobile applications. Cookies are small files stored on your device when visiting websites or using online services. We use them for various purposes, including session handling, analytics, user preferences, platform optimisation, login persistence, and security.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved to your browser's cache. They contain information about website interactions, such as the pages visited, input fields, and other user-related data. These files help websites remember you between visits and enhance browsing experience.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons:
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are essential to ensure the proper functioning of our website. These include:
These cookies do not collect any identifiable information and expire when you close your browser.
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies on Hearts Bingo.
Our functional cookies help provide a more enjoyable and intuitive user experience by remembering various settings, such as:
These files are not essential to site functionality but enhance the overall browsing experience.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We employ analytics tools from reputable providers. These collect information on user interactions with our website, including page views, clicks, bounce rates, and other metrics that help us understand how users engage with Hearts Bingo.
Device Recognition and Login/Sessions Continuity
Cookies are used to ensure seamless browsing across devices when logged in (e.g., remember login credentials). Additionally, we use cookies to prevent against malicious logins or session hijacking attempts.
Some security-related cookies help us manage site vulnerabilities by detecting potential threats. These files can include:
We place high importance on security and employ various measures to safeguard against attacks, including implementing relevant security protocols.
Browser Storage Technologies
In addition to cookies, browsers often have their own storage technologies that support JavaScript objects or other client-side storage solutions. These allow websites to save data for local sessions but may be subject to same-origin policies, limiting cross-site sharing and potentially impacting functionality when used across multiple sites.
Occasionally, we integrate third-party services into our platform (e.g., social media buttons). This can result in additional cookies or storage technologies being saved by these external parties. When this occurs:
Cookies may be used for personalising communications from Hearts Bingo based on previous interactions (e.g., receiving promotional offers). This way, you can better discover new features and deals of interest.
Browser Cookie Controls and Clearing/Disabling Cookies
You have control over cookies saved in your browser. If desired, visit the Settings or Preferences section to:
In extreme cases, you can delete all site data from a particular website. Note that this might affect performance or login sessions.
Impact on Site Functionality When Cookies Disabled
While essential cookies allow Hearts Bingo to function properly, disabling non-essential types (e.g., analytics) may temporarily impair certain features:
