Cookies Policy | WSM Casino

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your computer, tablet, mobile phone or another device when you visit. They allow the website to recognise a device or remember information about a visit. Cookies do not usually identify you by name on their own. However, information collected through cookies may be combined with other information that we hold about your account or website use.

WSM Casino may also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, software development kits, local storage and device identifiers. In this policy, we use the term cookies to refer to cookies and similar technologies unless the context requires otherwise.

Some cookies are placed directly by WSM Casino. Other cookies may be placed by service providers or third parties that perform services for the website. The cookies and technologies used may vary over time as website features, security requirements and service arrangements change.

Types of cookies

Strictly necessary cookies: These support core website functions, account access, session management, security and fraud prevention. The website may not work properly without them.
Preference cookies: These remember choices such as language, region, display settings or other preferences, helping provide a more consistent experience.
Performance and analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are viewed and whether users experience errors. The information is generally used in an aggregated or pseudonymous form.
Functional cookies: These support optional features and services that improve the way the website operates.
Advertising or marketing cookies: Where used and permitted, these may help measure campaigns, limit repeated advertisements or provide content that is more relevant to a user's interests.

How WSM Casino uses cookies

Cookies may be used for several legitimate business and operational purposes. Their use depends on the type of cookie, the website feature involved and the choices you make. We aim to use information collected through cookies in a proportionate way and in accordance with applicable privacy and gambling-related requirements.

To keep you signed in during an active session and help direct you to the correct account area.
To remember selections and preferences that you make while using the website.
To maintain website performance, availability and compatibility across different devices and browsers.
To protect accounts, payments, promotions, games and other services from suspicious activity, abuse and fraud.
To identify technical problems, investigate errors and improve website design and navigation.
To understand general patterns of website use and assess the effectiveness of website content.
To support responsible operation of gambling services, including security controls and measures intended to protect users and the integrity of the website.
To provide information, content or advertising that may be more relevant to visitors, where this is allowed and where the appropriate choice or permission has been provided.

Cookies may collect information such as an IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location, pages visited, links selected, session times and referring website. They may also record information about preferences and interactions with website features. We do not treat every piece of cookie information as personal information, but some information may be personal information under applicable Australian privacy law.

Cookie information may be used alongside account, device or technical information for security, compliance, analytics and service improvement. Access to this information is limited according to business need, contractual duties and applicable legal requirements.

Your cookie choices

Where required, the website may display a cookie notice or preference tool when you first visit. You can use that tool to accept optional cookies, reject optional cookies or select the categories you are comfortable with. Your choices may be stored in a cookie so that the website can remember them. If you clear your browser data or use a different device or browser, you may be asked to make your choices again.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, block or restrict cookies. You may be able to configure your browser to alert you before a cookie is stored or to reject certain types of cookies automatically.

Open your browser's privacy, security or settings menu.
Review the available cookie and site-data controls.
Choose whether to allow, block, delete or restrict cookies.
Close and reopen the browser if required for the changes to take effect.

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the operation of the website. For example, you may need to enter information again, some preferences may not be retained, or account and game features may not function as intended. Strictly necessary cookies may not be available for general blocking where they are required to provide a service you have requested, maintain security or comply with legal obligations.

You may also be able to manage certain advertising preferences through tools provided by your browser, device manufacturer or relevant advertising providers. These controls may apply only to a particular browser or device and may not stop all advertising. They may also affect the availability of personalised content.

Third-party services, retention and updates

WSM Casino may work with third-party providers that help deliver website hosting, security, analytics, customer support, payment functionality, communications or other services. Those providers may use cookies or similar technologies on our behalf, or may process information in accordance with their own privacy notices. We take reasonable steps to use providers that are suitable for the services they deliver and to require appropriate handling of information.

Third-party websites, advertisements, applications or content that can be accessed through the website may have their own cookies and privacy practices. We do not control those practices. You should review the relevant third-party terms and privacy information before using an external service or providing information to another organisation.

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a session cookie or a persistent cookie. Session cookies generally expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period or until they are deleted. Retention periods may differ according to the purpose of the cookie, technical requirements, security needs and applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy when our website, services, technologies, legal obligations or cookie practices change. The updated version will be made available on this page and may include a revised effective date where appropriate. You should review this page from time to time so that you understand how cookies are used.

If you have a question about this Cookies Policy, your cookie choices or the handling of personal information, please use the contact option made available through the WSM Casino website. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request involving account or personal information.