What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device — computer, phone, or tablet — when you visit. They are stored in your browser and allow the website to recognise your device on return visits or to pass information to third-party services.
Cookies are widely used across the internet. They serve a range of functions: keeping a site working correctly, measuring how many people visit a page, and tracking whether a user arrived via a specific link. They do not typically contain information that identifies you personally — most cookies store a random identifier that is associated with your browsing session or device, not with your name or contact details.
Why We Use Cookies
canacasino.com uses cookies for three main purposes: to keep the site functioning correctly, to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it, and to track affiliate link conversions for commission attribution.
We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, send marketing communications, or sell data to third parties.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for canacasino.com to function. Without them, parts of the site may not work correctly. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings — though you can block them in your browser, which may affect how the site performs.
Examples of what essential cookies do on canacasino.com:
- Maintain basic site navigation and page load functions
- Remember your cookie consent preference so you are not asked again on every visit
- Support security functions that protect the site from automated abuse
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use canacasino.com — which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from. This helps us understand what content is useful and where the site can be improved.
Google Analytics cookies set on canacasino.com include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes users within 24-hour sessions | 24 hours |
_gat |
Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
The data collected through Google Analytics is aggregated and anonymised — it does not identify individual visitors. Google may process this data on servers outside Canada. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click a link to a partner casino operator on canacasino.com, a tracking cookie may be set to record that you arrived at the operator’s site via our link. This allows the operator to attribute any resulting commission to canacasino.com if you complete a qualifying action such as registering an account.
Affiliate tracking cookies do not contain personal information. They store a session or click identifier only. The duration of these cookies varies by affiliate programme — typically between 30 and 90 days.
These cookies may be set by canacasino.com or directly by the affiliate tracking platform used by the partner operator.
Preference Cookies
If canacasino.com offers functionality that remembers user settings — such as a preferred region or display option — preference cookies store those choices so you do not need to re-select them on each visit. These cookies are session-based or set to expire after a fixed period and do not contain personally identifying information.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on canacasino.com are set by third-party services rather than by canacasino.com directly. We have limited control over these cookies and how the data they collect is processed.
Third-party cookie sources on canacasino.com include:
- Google Analytics — analytics and performance measurement; governed by Google’s privacy policy
- Affiliate tracking platforms — used by casino operators and affiliate networks to attribute conversions; governed by the respective platform’s data policies
canacasino.com does not sell data collected through third-party cookies to any party. Where possible, we configure third-party analytics tools to anonymise IP addresses before data is stored or processed.
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage, restrict, or delete cookies through your browser settings. The process varies by browser:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
You can also opt out of Google Analytics specifically at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout, which installs a browser add-on that prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits across all websites.
Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of canacasino.com from working correctly. Blocking analytics or affiliate cookies will not affect your ability to access or use the site.
Your Consent
When you first visit canacasino.com, a cookie notice will inform you that we use cookies and invite you to accept non-essential cookies or adjust your preferences. Accepting the notice constitutes consent to the use of analytics and affiliate tracking cookies as described in this policy.
Essential cookies are placed without requiring consent as they are necessary for the site to function.
You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
For visitors from the European Economic Area, our cookie practices are designed to comply with the requirements of the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
Policy Updates
canacasino.com may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable law, or our data practices. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised when changes are made.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of canacasino.com following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.