Cookie Policy — PokiesPayID.com.au
Last updated: 29 April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device by websites you visit. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function more efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies serve a variety of purposes. Some are essential for the website to operate correctly, while others help website operators understand how visitors interact with their site so they can make improvements. Cookies can also be used to remember your preferences, such as your language or display settings, so that you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.
Cookies can be classified by their lifespan. Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
Cookies can also be classified by who sets them. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, PokiesPayID.com.au). Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, such as an analytics service or advertising network.
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies PokiesPayID.com.au uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle your personal information.
2. How We Use Cookies
PokiesPayID.com.au uses cookies for three primary purposes:
- Essential functionality: To ensure the website operates correctly and to provide you with a smooth browsing experience. Without these cookies, certain features of the website may not function as intended.
- Analytics and performance: To understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on the site, and where our traffic comes from. This information helps us improve the quality and relevance of our content.
- Affiliate tracking: To track referrals when you click a link to a third-party casino on our website. These cookies enable our affiliate partners to attribute your visit to PokiesPayID.com.au so that we may receive a commission if you complete a qualifying action, such as registering an account or making a deposit at the casino.
We do not use cookies for behavioural advertising or to build profiles about individual users for marketing purposes. We do not sell cookie data or any personal information derived from cookies to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on PokiesPayID.com.au, organised by category:
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | session_id | Maintains your browsing session and remembers temporary preferences as you navigate between pages. | First-party, Session | Expires when browser is closed |
| Essential | cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences so that you are not prompted repeatedly. | First-party, Persistent | 12 months |
| Analytics | _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Third-party (Google), Persistent | 24 months |
| Analytics | _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state and track user interactions across pages. | Third-party (Google), Persistent | 24 months |
| Analytics | _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Third-party (Google), Persistent | 24 hours |
| Analytics | _gat | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic sites. | Third-party (Google), Session | 1 minute |
| Affiliate Tracking | aff_id / click_id | Tracks the referral source when you click a link to a third-party casino. Enables our affiliate partners to attribute your visit to PokiesPayID.com.au. | Third-party (affiliate network), Persistent | 30–90 days |
| Affiliate Tracking | campaign_ref | Records which page or campaign on our website led to the outbound click, helping us understand which content is most useful to visitors. | First-party, Persistent | 30 days |
| Third-Party | Various | Cookies set by embedded third-party content, such as video players or social media widgets, if present on any page. These cookies are governed by the respective third party's own cookie and privacy policies. | Third-party, Varies | Varies |
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of PokiesPayID.com.au. They enable core functionality such as maintaining your browsing session, remembering your cookie consent preferences, and ensuring that the website displays correctly. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your ability to use the website.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with our website. This includes information such as which pages are most frequently visited, how long visitors spend on the site, which links are clicked, and where our traffic originates (for example, from search engines, social media, or direct visits). All analytics data is collected in aggregate form and does not identify individual visitors. We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored or processed by Google on our behalf.
The insights we gain from analytics cookies help us understand what content is most valuable to our readers, identify areas where the website can be improved, and make data-driven decisions about future content and features. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click a link on our website that directs you to a third-party casino, a cookie may be placed on your device by the affiliate tracking platform or the casino's own systems. This cookie records that your visit originated from PokiesPayID.com.au. If you subsequently register an account, make a deposit, or complete another qualifying action at the casino, the cookie enables the affiliate network to attribute that action to our referral. This is how we earn commissions that fund the operation of this website.
Affiliate tracking cookies typically contain a unique click identifier and the referring page URL. They do not contain your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information. The duration of these cookies varies depending on the affiliate network, but they generally persist for between 30 and 90 days. For more information about our affiliate relationships, please refer to Section 5 of our Terms and Conditions.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, third-party services that we integrate into our website may set their own cookies on your device. These may include cookies from embedded video players, social media sharing buttons, or other interactive content. We do not control the cookies set by third parties, and their use is governed by the respective third party's own cookie and privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
4. Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.
Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used web browsers:
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings, then click Privacy and security in the left-hand menu.
- Click Third-party cookies (or Cookies and other site data in older versions).
- Choose your preferred setting: allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies.
- To delete existing cookies, click Delete browsing data and select Cookies and other site data.
Safari
- Open Safari and click Safari in the menu bar, then select Settings (or Preferences).
- Click the Privacy tab.
- Under Cookies and website data, choose your preferred setting. Safari blocks third-party cookies by default.
- To remove existing cookies, click Manage Website Data and select Remove All or remove cookies for specific sites.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings, then click Privacy & Security in the left-hand menu.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your preferred level: Standard, Strict, or Custom.
- The Custom option allows you to choose exactly which cookies to block (for example, all third-party cookies or all cookies).
- To delete existing cookies, scroll down to Cookies and Site Data and click Clear Data.
For other browsers, please refer to the browser's help documentation or visit www.allaboutcookies.org for general guidance on managing cookies across different browsers and devices.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or restrict cookies, you should be aware that certain aspects of the PokiesPayID.com.au website may be affected:
- Essential cookies: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly. You may experience issues with navigation, session persistence, and display preferences.
- Analytics cookies: If you block analytics cookies or opt out of Google Analytics, your visit will not be included in our website traffic data. This does not affect your browsing experience in any noticeable way.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: If you block affiliate tracking cookies, our affiliate partners will not be able to attribute your visit to PokiesPayID.com.au. This does not affect your experience at the third-party casino, but it does mean that we will not receive a commission for the referral. Affiliate commissions are the primary revenue source that funds the operation of this website and the production of free, independent content.
- Third-party cookies: Blocking third-party cookies may affect the functionality of embedded content, such as video players or interactive widgets, on some pages.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable laws and regulations. When we make changes to this policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
For material changes that significantly affect how cookies are used on this website, we may provide additional notice, such as a prominent banner or notification on the website.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, the cookies we use, or how to manage your cookie preferences, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: pokiespayid.com.au/contact-us/
For more detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. For the full terms governing your use of this website, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.