Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 6 December 2025
Effective Date: 1 January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and provide a better user experience.
Cookies Do NOT:
- Access other files on your device
- Spread viruses or malware
- Identify you personally (in most cases)
This Policy Explains:
- What cookies BetEdge uses
- Why we use them
- How to control or delete them
Why BetEdge Uses Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences – country/region, dark mode
- Analyze site performance – page popularity, user flow
- Track affiliate referrals – ensure proper commission crediting
- Improve user experience – faster loading, session memory
We Do NOT Use Cookies To:
- Sell your data to third parties
- Track you across other websites
- Personally identify you without consent
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly.
Examples:
- Session cookies
- Country selection
- Cookie consent preferences
Can You Disable Them?
No — disabling breaks core functionality.
Duration:
Session or up to 1 year
2. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how visitors use BetEdge.
Provider: Google Analytics
What We Track:
- Pages visited
- Time spent
- Referral sources
- Device, browser, OS
- Country/city-level location
- IP address (anonymized)
What We Learn:
- Popular reviews
- Navigation issues
- Regional demand
Personal Identification:
Analytics data is anonymized.
Can You Opt Out?
Yes — see "How to Manage Cookies".
Duration: Up to 26 months
3. Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Purpose: Track clicks to casino partners for commission credit.
How It Works:
- You click a casino link
- A cookie stores a referral code
- If you sign up, a commission is credited
- Casinos do not receive personal data from BetEdge
What’s Tracked:
- Click event
- Casino clicked
- Anonymous signup conversions
Personal Identification:
Anonymized; casinos never receive personal data from BetEdge.
Can You Disable Them?
Yes — but BetEdge won't earn commissions.
Duration: 30–90 days
4. Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember your choices and settings.
Examples:
- Country/region
- Currency
- Dark/light mode
Can You Disable Them?
Yes, but preferences won't be saved.
Duration: 1 year
Cookies We Do NOT Use
- Advertising/Targeting Cookies
- Social Media Cookies
- Third-Party Marketing Cookies
Cookie Consent (GDPR Compliance)
When you first visit BetEdge, a cookie banner appears.
Your Choices:
- Accept All Cookies
- Essential Only
- Customize
EU Visitors:
Non-essential cookies only load after consent.
Non-EU Visitors:
Manage cookies via browser settings.
How to Manage Cookies
A. BetEdge Cookie Settings
Click “Cookie Settings” in the footer to:
- View and change preferences
- Enable/disable categories
- Withdraw consent anytime
B. Via Your Browser
Google Chrome
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Block or allow cookies
- Manage exceptions
Firefox
- Settings → Privacy & Security
- Manage or delete cookies
Safari
- Preferences → Privacy
- Block or remove cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Settings → Cookies & Site Permissions
- Manage/delete cookies
Mobile Browsers
- Similar settings available
- Many block third-party cookies by default
C. Opt Out of Google Analytics
Browser Add-On:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
(Applies site-wide, not just BetEdge.)
D. Opt Out of Affiliate Tracking
Block third-party cookies in your browser.
Trade-off: BetEdge cannot earn commissions.
What Happens If You Block Cookies?
Essential Cookies Blocked
- Site may not function
- Preferences reset
- Some features break
Analytics Cookies Blocked
- No functionality issues
- We lose improvement insights
Affiliate Cookies Blocked
- No functionality issues
- BetEdge loses revenue
Third-Party Cookies
Who Places Them:
- Google Analytics
- Affiliate Networks
Their Policies:
We Do NOT Control:
- Third-party retention policies
- How third-party data is used
We DO Control:
- Which partners we use
- Cookie configurations (e.g., IP anonymization)
Cookies and Personal Data (GDPR/CCPA)
Are Cookies Personal Data?
Sometimes, depending on identifiability.
How BetEdge Protects You:
- Anonymized analytics
- Pseudonymized affiliate tracking
- No linking to personal info
Your Rights:
- Request deletion
- Opt out
- Access data
(via info@betedge.bet)
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookie TypeDurationCan Be Deleted?Session CookiesBrowser sessionAuto-deletePreference Cookies1 yearYesAnalytics CookiesUp to 26 monthsYesAffiliate Cookies30–90 daysYes
Do Not Track (DNT)
No current industry standard.
BetEdge does not change behavior based on DNT but respects your browser’s cookie settings.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Updates may occur as laws or technology change.
We Notify You Via:
- Updated “Last Updated” date
- Homepage notices
- Email (if relevant)
Continued Use = Acceptance
Questions About Cookies?
Email: info@betedge.bet
Privacy Policy: /legal/privacy-policy
Manage Cookies: Link in footer
Useful Resources
