Last Updated on February 20, 2026 by
This Cookie Policy explains how RouletteNotOnGamStop.com (“the Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) handles cookies and similar tracking tech when you visit.
We’ve kept this as painless as possible. Nobody reads cookie policies for fun — but knowing what’s running on your device matters. Here’s what we use, why, and how to switch things off.
By browsing this Site with cookies enabled, you’re agreeing to their use as outlined below. You can adjust your preferences whenever you like.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved on your device — computer, tablet, phone — when you visit a website. They help sites remember things about your visit: preferences, login details, how you navigate around.
They’re not programs. They can’t install anything dodgy or snoop through your files. They just store tiny bits of data that websites read later.
Types by Duration
- Session cookies — temporary, wiped the moment you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stick around for a set period or until you manually delete them
Types by Source
- First-party cookies — placed by us, the site you’re on right now
- Third-party cookies — placed by external services running through our Site (analytics tools, ad networks, affiliate platforms)
2. How We Use Cookies
Several reasons:
- Keeping the Site running properly — core functionality
- Saving your settings and preferences
- Learning how visitors use the Site — what gets read, what gets ignored
- Showing relevant adverts
- Tracking affiliate referrals when you click through to a casino
- Improving content and features based on usage data
Some cookies are essential — the Site breaks without them. Others are optional and only activate with your consent.
3. Cookie Categories on This Site
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Core functionality. Page navigation, security, session management. The Site won’t work properly without these.
Consent required: No — strictly necessary.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | RouletteNotOnGamStop.com | Stores your cookie consent choices | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | RouletteNotOnGamStop.com | Maintains your session | Session |
| csrf_token | RouletteNotOnGamStop.com | Security — blocks cross-site request forgery | Session |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and security | 30 minutes |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understanding how people interact with the Site — pages visited, time spent, errors hit, how you arrived. Helps us figure out what to improve.
Consent required: Yes.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors (24-hour window) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where we can. We run Google Analytics with IP anonymisation switched on.
Want out? Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Serving ads that are actually relevant to you. Also controlling how often the same ad appears and measuring whether campaigns work.
Consent required: Yes.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 1 year |
| NID | Ad personalisation preferences | 6 months | |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if your browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
| _fbp | Ad delivery and measurement | 3 months | |
| fr | Ad targeting | 3 months |
Advertising cookies may follow your activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests.
Opt out here:
- Google Ads Settings
- Facebook Ad Preferences
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
3.4 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Purpose: When you click a casino link on our Site, these cookies record that you came from us. If you register, we receive a commission — which is how this Site stays funded.
Consent required: Yes.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| btag | Various affiliate programmes | Tracks referral source | 30–90 days |
| affid | Various affiliate programmes | Affiliate identification | 30–90 days |
| clickid | Various affiliate programmes | Tracks specific click | 30–90 days |
| tracking | Various affiliate programmes | General tracking parameter | 30–90 days |
These cookies activate when you click outbound casino links. They don’t monitor your gambling activity — only that a sign-up originated from our referral. Different casinos and affiliate networks use different cookie names and durations. The table above is representative, not exhaustive.
3.5 Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remembering your settings so you don’t have to re-enter them every visit.
Consent required: Yes.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | RouletteNotOnGamStop.com | Saves light/dark mode choice | 1 year |
| currency_pref | RouletteNotOnGamStop.com | Saves currency display preference | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | RouletteNotOnGamStop.com | Logs recently viewed casinos | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site come from external services. We don’t control them directly — each third party operates under its own privacy and cookie policies.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Advertising | Google Privacy Policy |
| Facebook / Meta | Advertising, social features | Meta Privacy Policy |
| Cloudflare | Security, performance | Cloudflare Privacy Policy |
| Various casino affiliates | Referral tracking | Varies by operator |
Worth reviewing those third-party policies if you want the full picture of how your data travels.
5. Similar Technologies
Cookies aren’t the only tracking tech out there. We may also use:
5.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Tiny transparent images embedded in pages or emails. They tell us whether content’s been viewed and help track conversions from advertising.
5.2 Local Storage
Works like cookies but holds more data. Used for preferences and performance improvements. You manage it through browser settings, same as cookies.
5.3 Device Fingerprinting
We don’t use device fingerprinting to track visitors.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You’ve got several options.
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
First visit? You’ll see a cookie banner. From there you can:
- Accept everything
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Pick and choose by category
Want to change your mind later? Click “Cookie Settings” in the site footer.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers let you manage cookies directly. You can view what’s stored, delete individual cookies or clear the lot, block specific sites, or set rules for first-party versus third-party cookies.
Browser-specific guides:
6.3 Industry Opt-Out Tools
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK): youronlinechoices.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
6.4 Mobile Devices
Phones and tablets have their own tracking controls:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads
Both let you limit ad tracking and reset your advertising identifier.
7. What Happens If You Disable Cookies
Your call entirely. But here’s what to expect:
Essential cookies off: The Site may not load or behave correctly. Some features could break. Security protections might not work.
Analytics cookies off: No difference for you. We just lose the usage data that helps us improve things.
Advertising cookies off: You’ll still see ads — they just won’t be tailored to your interests. Frequency controls may not work either.
Affiliate cookies off: Casino links still function normally. We just won’t get referral credit. Zero impact on your experience at the casino itself.
Preference cookies off: Your settings won’t carry over between visits. You’ll need to set things up each time.
8. Cookies and Children
This Site is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We don’t knowingly collect data from minors via cookies or any other method.
If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has accessed this Site, please get in touch.
9. Legal Basis
Under UK law — specifically the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and UK GDPR — we rely on:
- Legitimate interests — for strictly necessary cookies that keep the Site operational
- Consent — for everything else (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking, preferences)
We collect consent through our cookie banner before any non-essential cookies are placed. You can withdraw that consent at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” (DNT) requests. There’s no agreed industry standard for handling DNT, so we don’t currently change our behaviour based on those signals.
You can still control tracking through our cookie consent tool, your browser settings, or the industry opt-out links listed above.
11. Policy Updates
We may revise this Cookie Policy as our practices, technology, or legal obligations change.
When we update it:
- The “Last updated” date at the top gets refreshed
- Significant changes are flagged on the Site
- Major changes affecting consent may trigger a fresh consent request
Worth checking back here from time to time.
12. Learn More About Cookies
Want the full picture on how cookies work?
- AboutCookies.org — comprehensive overview
- AllAboutCookies.org — practical management guides
- ICO Cookie Guidance — from the UK regulator
13. Contact Us
Questions about cookies on this Site?
Email: [privacy email address]
Postal address: [Address]
For broader privacy queries, see our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 2026.