Cookie Policy
1. Cookie Technology Explained
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit websites. They enable websites to remember your preferences, recognize returning visitors, and provide enhanced functionality.
Cookies facilitate more efficient website operation and improved user experiences by storing information about your interactions and settings, eliminating the need to re-enter information during subsequent visits.
2. BigJackpot's Cookie Usage
BigJackpot utilizes cookies to:
- Facilitate Core Functions: Maintain login sessions, remember preferences, and enable secure account access
- Optimize Performance: Analyze visitor interactions to identify improvement opportunities
- Strengthen Security: Detect fraudulent activities and prevent unauthorized access
- Remember Preferences: Store your cookie consent choices and customization settings
- Gather Analytics: Collect aggregated statistics about platform usage patterns
3. Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
These cookies are critical for basic platform functionality and cannot be disabled:
- Session Management: Maintain your authenticated state during navigation
- Security Protection: Guard against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and similar threats
- Load Distribution: Balance server traffic for optimal performance
Retention Period: Session cookies expire upon browser closure or logout.
Preference Cookies
These cookies enhance personalization:
- Setting Storage: Remember your language, region, and display preferences
- Interface Customization: Store your chosen interface configurations
- Accessibility Options: Maintain your selected accessibility features
Retention Period: Typically stored for 12 months.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand platform usage:
- Traffic Analysis: Identify most frequently visited pages
- Navigation Patterns: Understand user journey flows
- Issue Detection: Identify and address technical problems
- Performance Monitoring: Track page load speeds and responsiveness
Retention Period: Typically stored for 24 months.
Note: All collected data is aggregated and anonymized.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies originate from third-party services integrated into our platform. BigJackpot does not control these cookies. Third parties may include:
Analytics Providers
We utilize analytics services to understand platform usage. These services may deploy cookies to gather visit information.
Third-party cookies are subject to those parties' respective privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookie Settings
Browser Configuration
Most browsers allow cookie management through settings. You can:
- View stored cookies on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies exclusively
- Clear cookies automatically upon browser closure
Google Chrome
- Access menu (three dots) → Settings
- Select "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
- Configure your cookie preferences
Mozilla Firefox
- Access menu → Settings
- Navigate to "Privacy & Security"
- Configure "Cookies and Site Data" preferences
Safari
- Navigate to Safari → Preferences
- Select "Privacy"
- Configure cookie blocking preferences
Microsoft Edge
- Access menu → Settings
- Navigate to "Cookies and site permissions"
- Select "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
Impact of Blocking Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your BigJackpot experience:
- Account login may become unavailable
- Preferences and settings won't be retained
- Some features may function improperly
- Security protections may be diminished
6. Cookie Consent
Upon your initial BigJackpot visit, we request consent for non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies for complete functionality
- Reject Optional: Use only essential cookies
You may modify your cookie preferences anytime through browser settings or by contacting us.
7. Cookies and Personal Information
Some cookies may collect or utilize personal information. When this occurs:
- Information is processed per our Privacy Policy
- We implement appropriate security measures for data protection
- You maintain rights regarding your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy
- Retention periods are specified in our Privacy Policy
8. Age Restrictions
BigJackpot services are exclusively available to individuals 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you are under 18, please refrain from using our platform.
9. Cookie Policy Updates
We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- Advancements in cookie technology
- Platform functionality updates
- Legislative or regulatory changes
- Practice improvements
Significant modifications will be indicated by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.
10. Detailed Cookie Information
Comprehensive list of cookies utilized by BigJackpot:
11. Cookie Questions
For questions or concerns about our cookie usage, contact:
BigJackpot Privacy Department
Email: privacy@bigjackpotca.com
Phone: +1 (403) 586-2947
Mailing Address: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
12. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
- About Cookies: aboutcookies.org
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: priv.gc.ca