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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2026

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

  1. Access menu (three dots) → Settings
  2. Select "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
  3. Configure your cookie preferences

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Access menu → Settings
  2. Navigate to "Privacy & Security"
  3. Configure "Cookies and Site Data" preferences

Safari

  1. Navigate to Safari → Preferences
  2. Select "Privacy"
  3. Configure cookie blocking preferences

Microsoft Edge

  1. Access menu → Settings
  2. Navigate to "Cookies and site permissions"
  3. 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:

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Type
PHPSESSID
Maintains login session
Session
Essential
csrf_token
CSRF attack protection
Session
Essential
cookie_consent
Stores cookie preferences
12 months
Essential
user_settings
Stores platform preferences
12 months
Preference

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: