1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website operators about how their sites are used.
Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your device. They are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by the web server that issued them.
2. Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies on this website. The table below describes each category, provides examples, and explains why they are used.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. Without them, the site would not work properly.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | PHP session identifier - maintains your session as you browse between pages | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not shown the banner on every visit | 12 months |
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site - which pages are visited most often, how long people spend on each page, and whether any errors occur. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised; it does not identify you personally. We use this information to improve the site.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated client ID | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 measurement | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users - used to throttle request rate | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google servers | 1 minute |
These cookies are only placed with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time using the controls described in section 4.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. For example, they may remember your language preference or whether you have dismissed a notice.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lang_pref | Remembers your selected language preference | 12 months |
| notice_dismissed | Records whether you have dismissed the responsible gambling notice banner | 30 days |
2.4 Targeting & Affiliate Cookies
When you click a link to the 7aBet gaming platform, a referral tracking cookie is set. This allows the platform to attribute your registration to this website for commission purposes. It does not track your activity beyond this site and the 7aBet platform.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ref_id | Stores the affiliate referral identifier when you click through to the 7aBet platform | 30 days |
| utm_source / utm_campaign | Records UTM parameters from inbound marketing campaigns for analytics | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.
We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Visit Google Privacy Policy for details. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
When you navigate to the 7aBet gaming platform via a link on this site, that platform will set its own cookies. Those cookies are governed by the platform's own cookie and privacy policy, not this one.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit this site, a cookie consent banner invites you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, which will cause the banner to reappear.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. The process varies by browser:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements and will be placed regardless of your settings.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we add new features or change our analytics approach. The date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@7abet.com. For broader data protection queries, see our Privacy Policy.