Our Cookie Policy, Explained Simply
This page sets out how Goldenpanda Casino uses cookies when you visit goldenpanda1.co.uk. We wrote it in plain language so you can see exactly what is stored on your device, why it is there and how to switch it off.
What Cookies Actually Are
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit. Each file holds a few pieces of data, such as a random session identifier or a record of your chosen language. Your browser sends that data back to us, or to the party that set the cookie, on every subsequent visit.
Cookies are not programmes and they cannot read files off your computer. They cannot see your payment details or your password, because we never store those in cookies. What they do is let the site remember you: that you are logged in, that you dismissed the banner, or that you prefer English over Français.
The Four Cookie Groups We Use
Strictly necessary
These cookies keep the site working and secure. Without them you could not log in, stay logged in between pages, or place a bet, because each page load would treat you as a new anonymous visitor. Session cookies such as PHPSESSID and our authentication token fall into this group, as does a security cookie that helps us block fraudulent login attempts. We do not ask for your consent to set these, because the site cannot function without them.
Functional
Functional cookies store the choices you make. When you pick GBP as your display currency or switch the interface to English, we remember that choice so you do not have to set it again. These cookies also keep your responsible-gaming preferences, such as session reminders, tied to your browser. Blocking them will not break the site, but you will need to reselect your settings on each visit.
Analytics
We use analytics cookies to understand, in aggregate, how visitors move through the site: which games get opened most, where people abandon a deposit, which pages load slowly. The data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally. An example cookie of this type is _ga, which distinguishes one anonymous browser from another. You can refuse analytics cookies at any time without losing any site functionality.
Marketing
Marketing cookies support the offers you see, including retargeting adverts that remind you of our 200% welcome bonus up to £5,000 with 50 free spins if you started signing up but did not finish. These cookies record, in anonymised form, that you viewed a promotion page. If you block them, the site works fully; you simply stop seeing adverts tailored to pages you have already visited.
Summary table
| Cookie group | Example cookies | Purpose | Typical duration | Opt-out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | PHPSESSID, auth token, security cookie | Login, betting session, fraud prevention | Session to 30 days | Not available |
| Functional | lang, currency_pref | Language, currency, gaming preferences | 90 days | Cookie banner |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid | Aggregated site usage statistics | Up to 365 days | Cookie banner or browser settings |
| Marketing | retargeting IDs | Promotion retargeting and ad measurement | 30 to 90 days | Cookie banner or browser settings |
Cookies Set by Third Parties
Some cookies on our pages are not set by us but by third parties we work with. They fall into three categories: analytics providers that measure our traffic, advertising networks that deliver and measure the promotions described above, and payment providers that need their own cookies to process deposits and withdrawals securely through Visa Debit, Trustly, Skrill or crypto wallets.
Each third party controls the cookies it sets and processes the data under its own privacy policy, which we link to in our banner. We only allow third parties whose purposes match the categories you consented to. If you withdraw consent for marketing cookies, that withdrawal covers the advertising networks as well.
A payment provider's cookie may activate only when you open the cashier, and its sole job is to keep your transaction secure and prevent fraud. These are treated as strictly necessary for the transaction you initiated and cannot be switched off for that step.
Controlling Cookies Yourself
Our cookie banner
The first time you visit goldenpanda1.co.uk you see a cookie banner. You can accept all categories, reject everything except strictly necessary cookies, or open granular settings and toggle analytics and marketing separately. Whatever you choose, we store your decision and honour it on every later visit. You can change your mind at any time by reopening the banner through the link in the site footer, and your new choice takes effect immediately.
In your browser
Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies in its settings menu.
- Chrome: Settings, then Privacy and security, then Third-party cookies and Site data.
- Safari: Settings, then Privacy, where you can block all cookies or cross-site tracking.
- Firefox: Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Manage Data under Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies.
If you block cookies
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop you from logging in, depositing or playing, because the site cannot hold your session together. Blocking functional cookies means re-entering your language and currency choices each time. Refusing analytics or marketing cookies costs you no functionality at all; we simply know less about aggregate site usage and stop tailoring adverts to you.
How Long We Keep Cookies
Session cookies are the shortest-lived: they sit in your browser's memory and are deleted the moment you close the tab or the browser. Persistent cookies have a fixed expiry date set when they are created. We keep the shortest duration that still serves the purpose, and the table above shows the typical lifespan for each group.
Strictly necessary authentication cookies last up to 30 days so you can stay logged in without re-entering credentials on every visit. Functional cookies persist for around 90 days. Analytics cookies run to a maximum of 365 days, and marketing cookies expire after 30 to 90 days depending on the network that set them. You can shorten any of these yourself by clearing cookies in your browser at any point.
When We Update This Policy
If we add a new cookie category, change a retention period or bring in a new third party, we update this page and change the version date at the top. Where a change is significant, we also show the cookie banner again so you can review and refresh your choices before the new cookies are set. Questions about this policy go to our support team at [email protected], available 24/7, and we answer every data-protection query ourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to accept all cookies to play at Goldenpanda Casino?
No. You only need strictly necessary cookies, which cover login, security and your betting session. You can reject analytics and marketing cookies in the banner and play as normal.
Where can I change my cookie choices later?
Open the cookie-settings link in the site footer at any time. The banner reappears and your new selections apply immediately, across all categories.
Will blocking marketing cookies affect my bonuses?
No. Your 200% welcome bonus up to £5,000, cashback and VIP benefits are tied to your account, not to cookies. Marketing cookies only affect which adverts you see off-site.
Do cookies store my payment details?
Never. Cookies hold small identifiers and preferences only. Card and wallet details are processed by our payment providers under their own secure systems.