- Introduction
This Cookie Policy applies to the Grosvenor Casino Newcastle website and explains the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies when users access or use the online services. By continuing to use the website, users acknowledge that they have read and understood this policy. This document should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides further information on the handling of personal data.
The policy sets out the categories of cookies used, the legal basis for their use, the duration of their operation, and the controls available to users.
- What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on a device when a website is visited. They allow the website to recognise the device on subsequent visits and to store certain information about preferences or actions. Cookies may be session-based, meaning they expire when the browser is closed, or persistent, meaning they remain on the device for a defined period after the session ends.
Similar technologies, including web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects, may also be used for comparable purposes. References to cookies in this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
- Legal Basis for Cookie Use
The use of cookies on the Grosvenor Casino Newcastle website is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Under these frameworks, informed consent is required before placing any cookies on a device that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent but are described in this policy for transparency.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the relevant supervisory authority for data protection matters in the United Kingdom, including the lawful use of cookies. The platform operates in accordance with ICO guidance and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Categories of Cookies Used
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and the maintenance of sessions. Without these cookies, services requested by the user cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled through the website’s cookie management tools.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember user choices, such as language preferences or display settings, and to provide enhanced features as a result. These cookies do not track activity on other websites and are used solely to improve the experience on this website during and between visits.
4.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited most frequently and whether users encounter error messages. The information gathered is aggregated and used to compile reports and to improve the performance and structure of the website. These cookies do not collect data that directly identifies individual users.
4.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Marketing and targeting cookies are used to deliver content relevant to user interests and to measure the effectiveness of communications. These cookies may be set by Grosvenor Casino Newcastle or by third-party providers whose services appear on the website. They track activity across websites and contribute to the creation of a profile of user interests. These cookies require explicit consent before activation.
The table below summarises the cookie categories and their primary purposes:
Category - Purpose - Consent Required
Strictly Necessary - Core site functionality and session management - No
Functional - User preference retention and feature enhancement - Yes
Performance and Analytics - Usage measurement and site improvement - Yes
Marketing and Targeting - Interest-based content and campaign measurement - Yes
- Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies used on the website are placed by third-party services that appear on the pages or that support operational functions. These third parties may include analytics providers and advertising technology partners. Data collected via cookies is not sold. Where third-party cookies are used, data may be processed by those third parties in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. Any third party with whom data is shared is required to operate in compliance with applicable UK data protection law.
Third-party providers operate independently and their data practices are governed by their own documentation. Users are advised to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party service they interact with through the website.
- Cookie Duration
Cookies placed on a device may be either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies expire automatically when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period, which varies depending on the cookie category and purpose. Where persistent cookies are used, the maximum retention period does not exceed twelve months unless a shorter period is specified for a particular cookie.
- Managing Cookie Preferences
Users have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies other than those that are strictly necessary. This right may be exercised through the options set out below.
7.1 Cookie Consent Manager
When first visiting the website, users are presented with a cookie consent notice that allows acceptance or rejection of each category of non-essential cookies. Preferences can be updated at any time by accessing the cookie settings option available on the website. Rejecting a category of cookies is as straightforward as accepting it.
7.2 Browser Settings
Cookies may also be managed through browser settings. Most browsers allow users to refuse all or certain types of cookies, to receive notifications before a cookie is placed, and to delete cookies already stored. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser and are available in the browser’s help documentation. Changes made through browser settings must be applied separately for each browser and device used.
Restricting or disabling certain categories of cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core site operations.
- Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies used, changes in applicable law, or changes in operational practices. When material changes are made, the effective date of this document will be updated and, where appropriate, users will be notified through the website. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to remain informed about the use of cookies.
- Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy or about the handling of data collected through cookies by Grosvenor Casino Newcastle may be submitted via the official contact channels listed on the website. For matters relating to data protection rights, users may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office directly at ico.org.uk.