Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Winolitos (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and social casino gaming platform. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

• Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies are used only after you have provided explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Non-essential cookies (including analytics, functional, and marketing cookies) are not set, stored, or accessed on your device before your explicit consent is obtained through our consent management platform.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Set by Winolitos directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by other companies (e.g., analytics providers)

4. Specific Cookies We Use

5. Other Tracking Technologies

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small graphic images or code snippets embedded in web pages and emails to track user behavior, email opens, and page visits.

5.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store data locally in your browser. We use this for:

• Game progress and state
• User preferences
• Cached content for faster loading

5.3 Security and Fraud Prevention Measures

We may process limited technical device information strictly for security purposes (e.g., detecting automated abuse or fraudulent activity). Such processing is based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and is not used for advertising, profiling, or cross-site tracking.

No device fingerprinting is used for marketing or behavioral targeting purposes.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Facebook Pixel: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Social Media Plugins: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram integration
• Content Delivery Networks (CDN): Faster content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Facebook Privacy Policy

6.1 International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers (e.g., Google, Meta) may process data outside the European Union.

Where personal data is transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Additional technical and organizational measures

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Make exceptions for trusted websites

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain tracking:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

• Microsoft Edge 

Opt-out tools provided by third parties may limit tracking by those providers. However, under German law, the primary method for managing cookie preferences on our Website is through our consent management platform.

7.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Cookie preferences on our Website are managed through our consent management platform, which allows you to control non-essential cookies directly.

8. Consent Records and Accountability

To demonstrate compliance with GDPR and the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), we maintain records of cookie consent, including:

• Consent status

• Categories accepted or rejected

• Date and time (timestamp) of consent

• Consent identifier

Consent records are stored securely and retained for up to three (3) years after withdrawal or last recorded interaction, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

These records are used solely for compliance and accountability purposes.

Retention periods for cookies vary depending on their function and are specified above. Where no specific duration is listed, cookies are stored only as long as necessary for their technical purpose.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may result in:

• Inability to log in or maintain your session
• Loss of personalized settings and preferences
• Reduced functionality and user experience
• Repeated age verification prompts

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through privacy@winolitos.com.