Cookies are small text files placed on your device when visiting websites. At Best Rated Reviews-uk, we use cookies similar to other UK-based digital services to enhance user experience. These files enable our platform to remember your preferences, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. Unlike some tracking technologies, cookies cannot carry viruses or access your personal data without your consent. The UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) govern our use of cookies, ensuring compliance with British data protection standards.

We employ three main cookie categories: Strictly Necessary (essential for site functionality), Performance (analysing visitor behaviour), and Functional (remembering preferences). Our performance cookies help us understand which UK casinos generate the most interest, while functional cookies maintain your language and currency settings. Unlike many US-based sites, we don't use intrusive advertising cookies that track users across multiple websites. All cookies are first-party only, set directly by Best Rated Reviews-uk, not third-party advertisers.

These essential cookies ensure our platform functions properly for UK visitors. They maintain your session security, enable age verification checks required by UK gambling laws, and remember your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, core features like our casino comparison tables wouldn't work. Unlike optional cookies, UK law permits these to be set without explicit prior consent. However, you can disable them through browser settings - though this will significantly impact your user experience on our platform.

Our performance cookies collect anonymous data about how British visitors use our site. This includes which casino reviews are most read, average session duration, and navigation paths. We use Google Analytics configured to anonymise UK IP addresses, complying with ICO guidance. These insights help us improve content for UK players without collecting personally identifiable information. You can opt-out via our cookie banner or browser settings, though we recommend keeping them enabled to contribute to site improvements.

These cookies remember your preferences to enhance future visits. They store your location (for displaying relevant UK casino offers), preferred text size, and dark mode settings. Unlike many gambling affiliates, we don't use functional cookies to track your activity on external casino sites. Our cookies have a maximum lifespan of 12 months, after which we'll request renewed consent per UK GDPR requirements. Disabling these won't affect site functionality but will require resetting preferences each visit.

UK users can manage cookies through our consent banner or browser settings. Most browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) allow cookie control under 'Privacy' settings. For granular management, we recommend the free 'Your Online Choices' tool developed by the UK's Internet Advertising Bureau. Unlike EU regulations, UK law doesn't require us to maintain preference records longer than 12 months. Note that disabling cookies may prevent access to certain features, including our casino comparison tools and personalised recommendations.

All our cookies are secure, HTTP-only (preventing XSS attacks), and encrypted where appropriate. We don't store sensitive personal data in cookies, adhering to UK data protection best practices. Our cookies are configured with SameSite attributes to prevent CSRF attacks, going beyond standard requirements. Regular security audits ensure compliance with the UK's National Cyber Security Centre guidelines. Unlike some gambling portals, we never use supercookies or other persistent tracking methods frowned upon by the Information Commissioner's Office.

For cookie-related queries, contact our UK-based Data Protection Officer at support@bestratedreviews-uk.com. We update this policy annually or when UK regulations change, with prominent notifications on our platform. Unlike some policies, we clearly version our documents with effective dates for transparency. British users can lodge complaints about our cookie practices with the ICO, though we encourage contacting us first to resolve any concerns amicably.