Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

Effective Date: January 7, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Black Ninja Social Slots uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Ensure the website functions properly
• Analyze how our website is used
• Improve your user experience
• Provide relevant content and features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

• Age Verification: Remembers that you've confirmed you're 18 or older
• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
• Security: Helps protect against malicious activity
• Functionality: Enables basic website features

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Usage Statistics: Pages visited, time spent, bounce rate
• Performance Data: Loading times, errors, technical issues
• User Behavior: Click patterns, navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type, screen resolution, operating system

3.3 Functional Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

• User Preferences: Language, region, display settings
• Game Settings: Volume, graphics quality, control preferences
• Social Features: Social media integration, sharing preferences

4. Cookie Duration

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

4.1 Session Cookies

• Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Used for essential website functionality
• Help maintain your session while browsing

4.2 Persistent Cookies

• Age Verification: 30 days
• Cookie Consent: 6 months
• Analytics Data: Up to 26 months
• User Preferences: 12 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us:

• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Provide social media integration
• Deliver relevant content
• Monitor website performance

Note: Third-party cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and functional
• Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies required for basic functionality

6.2 Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clearing your browser's cookie storage
• Adjusting your browser's cookie settings
• Contacting us to reset your preferences

7. Browser Cookie Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

7.1 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

• You may need to re-verify your age on each visit
• Your preferences won't be remembered
• Some interactive features may not function
• We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data

9. Social Casino Specific Cookies

For our social casino platform, we use cookies to:

• Remember your game preferences and settings
• Track your progress in social features (with consent)
• Ensure responsible gaming features work properly
• Provide personalized entertainment experiences

Important: No cookies are used to track real money gambling activity, as we do not offer real money gambling services.

10. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Finnish data protection laws
• EU ePrivacy Directive
• Industry best practices for data security

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect:

• Changes in cookie technologies
• Updates to legal requirements
• Modifications to our website functionality
• New third-party services

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your rights:

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• Finnish Data Protection Authority
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Our Privacy Policy