What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files or similar browser records that
websites can place on a device to remember information between
page loads or visits. Related technologies can include local
storage, pixels, tags and software development features that
perform similar functions. On AuroraPlayCanada.com, browser
storage is used to support essential website functions and may
also be used for optional functionality when permitted by the
visitor’s choice.
A cookie does not automatically reveal your name or contact
details. Depending on the technology and provider, it can
contain an identifier, preference, timestamp or technical
information that helps a website recognize a browser or
understand how a feature is used.
How We Use Cookies
We use essential storage to remember age-gate confirmation for a
limited period, preserve cookie choices and maintain core
website behaviour. Optional categories may support enhanced
functionality, analytics or marketing where those functions are
enabled. The website is designed so that essential site access
does not depend on accepting optional categories.
Preferences apply to the browser in which they are saved. If you
clear cookies or local storage, use private browsing, change
browser profiles or visit from another device, you may need to
make the choices again.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies or browser storage are used where reasonably
necessary for website operation, security, accessibility,
preference management and similar core functions. The age-gate
confirmation and cookie preference record are examples of
essential storage in the website. These records reduce
repetitive prompts and allow the site to remember a choice
during later visits.
Because essential storage supports requested functionality, it
is treated as always active in the cookie settings interface.
You can still remove it through browser controls, although doing
so may cause prompts to reappear.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies can remember optional choices that improve
convenience, such as preferred display settings or enhanced
interface behaviour. If functional cookies are introduced or
enabled, they should be limited to features that are reasonably
related to the user experience rather than being used as a
hidden substitute for analytics or advertising.
Visitors can allow or reject the functional category through the
cookie settings. A rejected functional preference may mean that
some convenience features do not remember earlier choices.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies can help us understand how people move through
the website, which pages are frequently viewed, whether
navigation works as intended, and where performance or
accessibility improvements may be needed. Analytics should focus
on aggregate website improvement rather than attempting to
identify a person unnecessarily.
Where analytics technologies are optional, they are controlled
through the analytics preference. Third-party analytics
providers, if used, may process device or browser identifiers
according to their own terms and privacy information.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies or similar technologies can support
measurement of communications, audience management or relevant
promotional messaging where such activities are enabled and
legally permitted. AuroraPlay Canada does not require acceptance
of marketing cookies to read venue information, responsible
gaming content or legal pages.
If marketing technologies are used, they should respect
applicable consent and communication requirements. You can
reject the marketing category through the cookie controls.
Third-Party Technologies
Some website features depend on third parties. For example, the
location map may rely on an external mapping provider to display
location information. When you interact with an external
service, that provider may receive technical information or use
its own storage according to its policies.
We do not control the cookies placed directly by an independent
site after you leave AuroraPlayCanada.com. Review the privacy
and cookie information supplied by the relevant provider.
Cookie Duration
Storage duration depends on its purpose. The current age
confirmation is intended to remain valid for a limited period,
after which the website may ask again. Cookie preferences remain
until they are changed, cleared from the browser, or replaced by
a later preference record. Session technologies may end when the
browser session closes, while persistent technologies can remain
longer.
If optional third-party tools are added, their retention periods
should be reviewed as part of implementation and described where
required.
Your Choices
The cookie banner provides options to accept optional
categories, reject optional categories or open the settings
panel. In the settings panel, essential storage remains active
while functional, analytics and marketing categories can be
selected separately. Saved choices are recorded in browser
storage and used to control the website’s optional behaviour.
You can revisit choices by clearing stored preferences in the
browser or through any preference control made available on the
website. If a legal requirement calls for renewed consent after
a material change, the site may display the request again.
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow users to inspect, block or delete cookies
and local storage. Browser settings can often block third-party
cookies, delete stored data on exit, or remove records for a
particular site. Instructions differ by browser and device, so
consult the help information supplied by your browser provider.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when technologies, providers,
legal requirements or website features change. The updated
version will be published on this page, and material changes may
be accompanied by a refreshed cookie choice where appropriate.
