Cookie Policy – Gamblezen
This policy explains how Gamblezen uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on animalhealthcentre-torquay.co.uk. We set out what cookies are in plain terms, what gets stored and for how long, which third parties place their own trackers, and how you can decline them without breaking the site.
What cookies mean here
A cookie is a small text file dropped onto your device when you visit this portal. It lets the site recognise you on your next visit — remembering preferences, keeping you logged into forms, and measuring which pages get read. Cookies cannot access other files on your device, install software, or spread viruses. They store identifiers and settings, nothing more.
This site uses two kinds: session cookies (deleted when you close the browser) and persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them manually). The longest-lived ones track analytics over several months; most expire within days.
Which cookies this portal sets
We place cookies to deliver the site's core functions and to understand how visitors use it. The table below lists the categories and what each does.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Enable navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. The site cannot function without these. | Session or up to 24 hours |
| Analytics | Count visits, measure page performance, identify popular content. These require your consent. | Up to 2 years |
| Preference | Remember language, layout choices, and whether you have dismissed notices. | Up to 1 year |
Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically. Analytics and preference cookies are placed only after you accept them through the banner shown on your first visit.
Third parties and embedded scripts
Some pages embed content from external providers — video players, social-media widgets, advertising networks. Those services set their own cookies under their own policies, which we do not control. Common third parties include Google Analytics (traffic measurement), YouTube (video embeds), and advertising platforms that fund the portal.
When you accept cookies via the banner, you also consent to these third-party trackers. Declining them blocks the scripts, though embedded content may not load as a result. Each provider's cookie policy is available on their own site.
Advertising and tracking
Advertising partners use cookies to show relevant offers based on your browsing history across multiple sites. These are not essential to using this portal, and you can refuse them without losing access to articles or information. The trade-off is that ads become less relevant and may appear more frequently.
Managing cookies in your browser
Every modern browser lets you block, delete, or restrict cookies. The steps vary slightly, but the principle is the same: open Settings or Preferences, find Privacy or Content, then adjust the cookie controls.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing ones.
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose Standard, Strict, or Custom blocking, or clear stored data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies (or Prevent cross-site tracking for a lighter touch).
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Block all, or set exceptions per site.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent login forms and contact submissions from working. Blocking analytics and advertising cookies has no effect on the portal's usability.
Consent and what breaks if you decline
The cookie banner appears once, on your first visit. Accepting it enables analytics and advertising; declining it allows only the essential cookies that keep the site navigable. Your choice is stored in a preference cookie so you are not asked again.
Declining does not break the portal. Every article, guide, and contact form remains accessible. You lose personalised advertising and we lose insight into which topics perform well, but the content itself is unaffected. You can reverse your decision at any time by clearing cookies and revisiting the site.
Changes to this policy
We update this policy when the site adopts new technologies or regulators issue fresh guidance. Changes take effect as soon as the revised text is published. We do not notify users individually — check this page periodically if you want to stay informed. The policy was last updated on 14 January 2026.
Contact
Questions about how Gamblezen handles cookies should be sent to [email protected]. We respond within 48 hours on weekdays.
This site is for players aged 18 and over (18+). If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.
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