Cookie Policy and Data Usage – Slot4Me

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Slot4Me uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the “Website”) to enhance functionality, measure performance, and improve user experience. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

By accessing or using the Website with cookies enabled in your browser, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device in accordance with this Policy and applicable EU and Maltese law.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the Website to recognise your device, store your preferences, maintain session continuity, and collect statistical information about usage.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: set directly by Slot4Me.
• Third-party cookies: set by external providers integrated into the Website.

While most cookies do not directly identify you, some may process information such as IP addresses, which under EU law may be considered personal data and are governed by our Privacy Policy.

2.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are essential for session management and core Website functionality.

2.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember settings, preferences, and consent choices across visits.

3. Cookies Used on the Website

The Website uses a combination of strictly necessary, preference, analytics, and, where applicable, marketing cookies. Retention periods may vary depending on user actions and browser settings.

3.1 Third-Party Cookies

We may integrate third-party analytics and performance tools. These providers may place cookies on your device when using the Website. Examples include:

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) to measure traffic, usage patterns, and aggregated performance metrics.
• Hotjar (_hjSessionUser, _hjid) to analyse anonymised user interactions.

These cookies are used only for statistical and analytical purposes and do not provide Slot4Me with personally identifiable information. Third-party providers handle data according to their privacy policies and applicable law.

3.2 First-Party Cookies

Slot4Me uses certain first-party cookies to support the core operation of the Website, including:

• Technical and session management cookies.
• Cookies that remember interface preferences, region selection, or sorting options.
• Cookies recording whether consent for cookies has been provided.
• Cookies supporting age-verification where legally required.

These cookies do not allow us to identify individual users by name and are used solely to maintain the Website’s informational and functional integrity.

4. Purposes of Cookie Use

Cookies on the Website are used for the following purposes:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for operation, security, and technical stability and cannot be disabled.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember user selections, language, region, or age-verification status to enhance usability.
• Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies provide insights into user behaviour to improve structure, content, and performance on an aggregated, anonymised basis.
• Marketing and Advertising Cookies: Where permitted, these cookies track the effectiveness of communications or contextual advertising, only with required consent.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies in several ways:

• Consent Management: Non-essential cookies are set only after user consent via our cookie consent tool. Consent can be modified or withdrawn at any time.
• Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to disable or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s settings or informational sites like aboutcookies.org for guidance.
• Third-Party Opt-Out: Some third-party analytics services may provide opt-out mechanisms, e.g., Google Analytics opt-out tools. Slot4Me does not control these.

Disabling certain cookies may limit some Website features or reduce functionality.

6. Information-Only Nature of the Website

Slot4Me is an independent informational and analytical website. Cookies are not used for processing payments, creating accounts for regulated services, or conducting gambling, betting, or financial transactions. Any data collected via cookies does not relate to third-party operators featured in our content.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or Website functionality. Updates will be published on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

8. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at info@slot4me.com.