Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 8, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how OzLottoVault.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, ensure security, and support responsible gaming practices.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and ensuring our services work properly.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. The information stored in cookies is used to facilitate your navigation through our website and to enhance your user experience.
Security
Protect your account and prevent unauthorized access
Personalization
Remember your preferences and settings
Improvement
Help us understand how to enhance our services
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to ensure our lottery services function properly, remain secure, and provide you with an optimal experience. Below are the primary ways we utilize cookies on OzLottoVault.com.
Essential Website Functionality
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic functionality.
- Session management to keep you logged in
- Load balancing for optimal performance
- Security features to protect your account
Age Verification
Cookies help us remember that you have verified your age (18+ requirement), preventing repetitive age verification prompts during your session and return visits.
- Store age verification status securely
- Comply with legal age restrictions
- Prevent unauthorized underage access
Payment Security
During payment transactions, cookies ensure secure processing and help prevent fraudulent activities. These cookies protect both you and our platform.
- Secure payment gateway integration
- Fraud detection and prevention
- Transaction verification and completion
Analytics and Performance
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve functionality, content, and overall user experience.
- Track page visits and navigation patterns
- Measure website performance and speed
- Identify areas for improvement
Marketing and Personalization
Marketing cookies help us deliver relevant lottery promotions and personalized content based on your interests and preferences.
- Display personalized lottery offers
- Show relevant jackpot promotions
- Customize content based on preferences
Responsible Gaming Features
Cookies support responsible gaming tools including spending limits, time reminders, self-exclusion settings, and activity tracking features.
- Remember spending and time limits
- Track self-exclusion preferences
- Monitor gaming activity for safety
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their function and duration. Understanding these categories helps you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Examples:
- session_id - Session management and login status
- security_token - CSRF protection and security verification
- age_verified - Age verification confirmation (18+ requirement)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- user_preferences - Remember your settings and choices
- language_preference - Store your language selection
- responsible_gaming_limits - Track spending and time limits
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our services.
Examples:
- _ga - Google Analytics tracking (anonymous visitor data)
- _gid - Google Analytics session tracking
- analytics_session - Internal analytics and performance monitoring
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and promotions more relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Examples:
- marketing_id - Personalized lottery promotions
- campaign_tracking - Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
- promo_preference - Remember opted-in promotional content
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website to deliver their services. These partners help us process payments, analyze website traffic, and provide essential functionality.
Payment Processors
Our payment partners use cookies to process secure transactions and prevent fraud. These cookies ensure your payment information is handled safely.
Providers: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay, and other payment gateways listed on our site.
Analytics Services
We use third-party analytics tools to understand website usage and improve our services. These tools collect anonymized data about visitor behavior.
Providers: Google Analytics and other web analytics platforms.
Responsible Gaming Partners
Our responsible gaming support partners may use cookies to provide counseling services, self-exclusion tools, and player protection resources.
Providers: Gambleaware, Gamblers Help, Reset App, and government regulatory bodies.
Important Note
We do not control third-party cookies. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies and collect data.
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose. Understanding cookie duration helps you know how long information is stored on your device.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while you navigate our website.
Duration:
Active only during your browsing session
Persistent Cookies
Long-term cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across visits.
Duration:
Typically 30 days to 2 years, depending on cookie type
Specific Cookie Durations
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have control over cookies. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies.
- Accept All: Allows all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies will be used
- Change Preferences: Update your choices anytime in account settings
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block, delete, or receive warnings about cookies.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without cookies.
- You may need to re-verify your age on each visit
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may be unavailable or not work correctly
- Responsible gaming tools may not function properly
- Payment processing may be affected
Cookie Consent
We respect your right to control how cookies are used. Your cookie preferences can be managed at any time through our consent banner or account settings.
Accepting Cookies
By clicking "Accept All" on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of all cookies including analytics and marketing cookies.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings.
Rejecting Cookies
By clicking "Reject Non-Essential" on our cookie banner, only essential cookies necessary for website functionality will be used.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
Changing Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Your choices will be saved and applied immediately.
- Access cookie settings through your account dashboard
- Look for the cookie icon in the website footer
- Clear your browser's cookie settings to reset preferences
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the website or other appropriate communication channels.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised.
How We Communicate Changes
- Prominent notice on our homepage for significant changes
- Email notification to registered users when substantial updates occur
- Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
- Cookie consent banner may be shown again after major changes
Your Continued Use
Your continued use of our website after we post changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree to the changes, please stop using our website and adjust your cookie settings.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies, how to manage your preferences, or any aspect of this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Email Us
Send your cookie-related questions or concerns to our privacy team.
privacy@OzLottoVault.comContact Form
Use our online contact form for detailed inquiries about cookies and privacy.
Contact FormRelated Policies
For more information about how we protect your data, please review our related policies.
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and protecting your privacy. Your trust is essential, and we work hard to maintain it through clear communication and responsible data practices.