1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on the River Cree Casino website. It describes what cookies are, which categories are applied, the purposes they serve, and the controls available to visitors.
By continuing to use the website after the cookie consent banner is displayed, you acknowledge that this policy has been made available. Where consent is required by applicable law, non-essential cookies are placed only after such consent is provided.
This policy applies to all pages and services accessible through the River Cree Casino website. It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from the website.
2. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on a device when a user visits the site. They allow the site to recognize the device on subsequent visits or during a single browsing session. Cookies may be set directly by the website (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on the website (third-party cookies).
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies - stored temporarily in browser memory and deleted automatically when the browser tab or window is closed.
- Persistent cookies - stored on a device for a defined period or until deleted manually.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
River Cree Casino groups cookies into four categories. The table below summarizes each category, its purpose, and whether consent is required.
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core site functions such as page navigation, security, and session management. The site cannot function properly without these cookies. | No |
| Performance / Analytics | Collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with the site, including pages visited and error messages, to support improvements to functionality. | Yes |
| Functionality | Remember preferences a user has set, such as language or region, so the site behaves consistently across visits. | Yes |
| Advertising / Marketing | Deliver content relevant to user interests and measure the effectiveness of communications. May involve third-party advertising networks. | Yes |
Strictly necessary cookies are placed automatically because they are essential to the operation of the website. All other categories are placed only after consent is provided through the cookie banner or cookie settings panel.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the website are set by third-party services used for analytics, functionality, or advertising purposes. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which users are encouraged to review. River Cree Casino does not control the cookies placed by third parties and is not responsible for the data practices of those services.
Where third-party advertising cookies are involved, it may also be possible to opt out directly through industry opt-out tools, including browser-based add-ons provided by analytics vendors.
5. How to Manage Cookie Preferences
Users have several options for managing cookies.
5.1 Cookie Banner
When visiting the website for the first time, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Users may choose to accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customize preferences by category. The selection is saved and applied for the duration defined by each cookie type.
5.2 Cookie Settings in the Site Footer
Cookie preferences can be revisited and updated at any time by accessing the Cookie Settings link located in the footer of the website. Changes to preferences take effect from the point of the new selection and do not affect data already collected under previous consent.
5.3 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow users to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings menus. The steps vary by browser, but these controls are typically found under Privacy, Security, or Site Settings. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites.
Common browser settings pages include:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Deleting cookies through a browser does not reset the consent record stored by the service. To withdraw consent, the Cookie Settings panel described in section 5.2 should be used.
6. Retention Periods
Session cookies expire when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on a device for the period specified at the time they are set, which varies by cookie. The cookies currently stored by the website can be viewed through the browser’s developer tools or privacy settings.
The cookies used on the website are reviewed periodically, and this policy is updated when changes are made to the categories, purposes, or third-party services involved.
7. Changes to This Policy
River Cree Casino may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or internal practices. When material changes are made, the effective date at the top of this document is updated. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of the website after an updated policy has been published constitutes acknowledgment of the revised terms, subject to any consent requirements that apply under applicable Canadian privacy law.
8. Contact
Questions about the use of cookies on the River Cree Casino website or requests to exercise rights related to personal data may be directed to:
Email: [email protected]
Cookie-related enquiries are responded to within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with obligations under applicable privacy legislation.