Last Updated: February 18, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BestAusPokie (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://bestauspokie.com (the “Website”). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical and advertising information.
Each cookie typically contains the name of the domain from which it originated, its lifespan (how long it will remain on your device), and a unique identifier value.
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by BestAusPokie (the website you are visiting) are called “first-party cookies.” These are used to ensure the Website functions correctly, remember your preferences, and provide core functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by parties other than BestAusPokie are called “third-party cookies.” These enable third-party features and functionality on or through the Website, such as advertising, analytics, and interactive content. The organisations that set these cookies can recognise your device when it visits our Website and when it visits other websites.
Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use the following similar technologies:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small, transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page or email has been viewed, and to collect certain usage data.
- Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device (similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity), used to remember preferences and improve performance.
- JavaScript Tags: Small code snippets embedded in web pages that collect information about your browsing activity for analytics and advertising purposes.
When we refer to “cookies” in this policy, we include all similar tracking technologies unless otherwise stated.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are technically necessary for the Website to operate, while others help us improve your experience, analyse Website usage, and deliver relevant advertising. Below is a detailed breakdown of the types of cookies we use.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our Website. Without them, the Website cannot function properly. Essential cookies are always active and do not require your consent.
Purpose:
- Enable core Website functionality (page navigation, access to secure areas).
- Remember your age verification confirmation (18+ age-gate).
- Store your cookie consent preferences.
- Maintain session security and prevent cross-site request forgery.
- Enable account login functionality (if applicable).
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (up to 12 months).
2. Performance and Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are not strictly necessary. Without them, certain features may become unavailable or the Website may not function optimally.
Purpose:
- Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language, display preferences).
- Improve Website loading speed and performance.
- Enable embedded content (e.g., game assets, multimedia).
- Store your game preferences and virtual coin balance.
Duration: Up to 12 months.
3. Analytics and Statistics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website. The data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it does not directly identify you. We use this information to understand Website traffic patterns and improve our content and services.
Purpose:
- Measure the number of visitors to our Website and how they navigate it.
- Identify which pages are most and least popular.
- Understand how visitors interact with our games and content.
- Monitor Website performance and identify technical issues.
- Help us improve our Website’s structure, content, and user experience.
Services used may include:
- Google Analytics — collects anonymised data about Website usage including pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. Google may use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
🔗 Google Privacy Policy
🔗 Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Duration: Up to 24 months.
4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement.
Purpose:
- Deliver personalised advertising based on your browsing activity.
- Track conversions and measure the performance of advertising campaigns.
- Limit the frequency of ads shown to you.
- Help advertisers understand their audience and campaign effectiveness.
- Build audience profiles for retargeting purposes.
Services used may include:
- Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (UET) — We use Microsoft’s UET tag to track conversions and optimise our Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) campaigns. The UET tag places a cookie on your device when you visit our Website after clicking a Microsoft Advertising ad. This cookie collects data such as the pages you visit, your browser type, and your IP address.
🔗 Microsoft Privacy Statement
🔗 Microsoft Privacy Dashboard (Opt-Out)
🔗 Microsoft Advertising Opt-Out - Microsoft Clarity — We may use Microsoft Clarity to capture anonymised data on how users interact with our Website, including heatmaps and session recordings. Clarity uses cookies to identify returning visitors and measure engagement.
🔗 Microsoft Clarity Terms
Duration: Up to 24 months.
Specific Cookies on Our Website
Below is a summary of the main cookies used on BestAusPokie:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| age_verified | BestAusPokie | Essential | Stores your 18+ age verification confirmation | Session |
| cookie_consent | BestAusPokie | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | BestAusPokie | Essential | Maintains your login session | Session |
| wp_lang | BestAusPokie | Functionality | Stores language preference | Session |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors and tracks usage | 24 months | |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors (short-term) | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | |
| _uetmsclkid | Microsoft | Advertising | Microsoft Ads click tracking | 90 days |
| _uetsid | Microsoft | Advertising | Microsoft UET session tracking | 30 minutes |
| _uetvid | Microsoft | Advertising | Microsoft UET cross-session visitor tracking | 13 months |
| MUID | Microsoft | Advertising | Microsoft unique user identifier for ads | 13 months |
| _clck | Microsoft | Analytics | Microsoft Clarity user identifier | 12 months |
| _clsk | Microsoft | Analytics | Microsoft Clarity session data | 1 day |
Note: This table may not be exhaustive. Cookie names and details may change when we update our services or third-party providers update their technologies.
How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except essential cookies, which are required for the Website to function). There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our Website.
2. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. The steps vary depending on your browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Website, and some features may not work as intended.
3. Opt-Out of Third-Party Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of personalised advertising from specific third-party providers using the following tools:
- Microsoft Advertising Opt-Out: https://account.microsoft.com/privacy
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Your Online Choices (Australia): https://www.youronlinechoices.com.au/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
Please note that opting out of personalised advertising does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. You will still see generic, non-personalised advertisements.
4. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your choice to use browser-level cookie controls as described above.
Data Collected Through Cookies
The information collected through cookies may include:
- Your IP address (which may be anonymised for analytics purposes).
- Browser type and version.
- Operating system and device type.
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
- Referring URL (the website you came from).
- Date and time of visits.
- General geographic location (city/region level).
- Click and scroll behaviour.
- Advertising interaction data (ad clicks, conversions).
This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Act 1988. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government identification numbers.
Cookies and Children
Our Website is intended for adults aged 18 years and over only. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from persons under the age of 18. Our advertising cookies are configured to target adult audiences only, in compliance with Microsoft Advertising and other platform policies.
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers (such as Google and Microsoft) may process data outside of Australia, including in the United States and the European Union. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP 8) and that adequate protections are in place.
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, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and tracking technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:
- BestAusPokie
- Address: 75 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Phone: +61 423 861 118
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: https://bestauspokie.com/contact/
You may also lodge a complaint regarding our data handling practices with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
- Website: www.oaic.gov.au
- Phone: 1300 363 992