Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Watch Lotto Stats uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the website to function properly

Examples:

• Session management and authentication
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and site performance
• Shopping cart functionality

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Can be disabled: No (website will not function without these)

2.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Display settings (theme, layout)
• Form data retention
• Cookie consent choices

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes (may affect user experience)

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website

Examples:

• Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
• Page views and navigation paths
• Time spent on pages
• Bounce rate and exit pages

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and track campaigns

Examples:

• Targeted advertising
• Social media integration
• Retargeting campaigns
• Conversion tracking

Duration: Up to 1 year

Can be disabled: Yes

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies on your device:

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when closing the browser

4.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept through our cookie consent banner. You can update your preferences at any time.

4.3 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ads: Ad Preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance: YourAdChoices.ca

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:

• Essential Cookies Disabled: You will not be able to log in, purchase tickets, or access account features
• Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences will not be saved, and you may need to re-enter information
• Analytics Cookies Disabled: No impact on functionality; we simply won't collect usage data
• Marketing Cookies Disabled: You may see less relevant advertising, but functionality remains intact

6. Other Tracking Technologies

6.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small graphic images embedded in emails or web pages to track opens, clicks, and conversions.

6.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows websites to store larger amounts of data locally on your device for enhanced functionality.

6.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that is deleted when you close your browser tab, used for session-specific data.

6.4 Device Fingerprinting

Collection of device characteristics (screen resolution, browser version, etc.) to identify returning visitors and prevent fraud.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Check this page periodically for the latest information. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.