1. Introduction & Statutory Legal Framework
This Cookie Policy explains how Pickliebet Information Services Ltd ("Pickliebet", "we", "us", or "our") deploys cookies, local storage objects, and similar tracking technologies when you visit pickliebet.com.
Our use of cookies is regulated under the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and the Data Protection Act 2018. We ensure complete transparency regarding what data is stored on your device and empower you to manage your preferences freely.
2. Definition & Technical Mechanics of Cookies & Local Storage
Cookies are small text strings containing alphanumeric identifiers that are transferred to and stored within your web browser or device storage when you visit online portals.
- Session Cookies: Temporary files retained in browser memory only for the duration of your browsing session, which are destroyed immediately upon closing your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a defined expiration period to recognize returning visitors and recall saved settings across sessions.
- HTML5 LocalStorage: Modern web storage objects stored within the browser sandbox with no automatic network transmission, used for fast client-side UI preference retention.
3. Strictly Necessary & Technical Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the technical operation, security, and baseline accessibility of pickliebet.com. Under Regulation 6(4) of PECR, these technical cookies do not require prior user consent because the service cannot function properly without them:
- Remembering your affirmative or negative choice regarding optional analytics cookies.
- Routing web traffic evenly across cloud servers to ensure high uptime and prevent latency.
- Validating security tokens to defend against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and automated bot traffic.
4. Performance & Traffic Analytics Cookies
Analytical cookies allow us to aggregate anonymous statistical telemetry regarding how visitors navigate our live poker tournament schedules, venue directories, and strategy guides.
These cookies measure page load durations, bounce rates, popular navigation sequences (such as transitions between the Manchester BNR guide and tournament calendars), and error encounters. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized; IP addresses are truncated prior to logging. Analytical cookies are only deployed if you grant explicit consent via our consent banner.
5. Functional & Interface Preference Storage
Functional storage technologies enhance your user experience by persisting your custom interface configurations. These include:
- Persisting your selected tournament calendar filters (e.g. Manchester region vs UK wide).
- Saving table display sorting preferences (e.g. ascending buy-in order or chronological dates).
- Storing mobile drawer navigation states to ensure fluid UI responsiveness.
6. Third-Party Services, Font CDNs & Embedded Assets
To optimize page delivery performance, Pickliebet self-hosts core fonts and assets while leveraging secure Content Delivery Network (CDN) edge caching. We do not embed unvetted third-party tracking pixels, external social media widgets, or invasive behavioral listeners that track your web activity across unrelated sites.
7. Marketing, Advertising & Affiliate Tracking Policy
Pickliebet does not sell, trade, or transfer personal tracking profiles to advertising broker networks. Where third-party tournament links or venue booking redirects are provided, non-personally identifiable referral query tags may be appended to accurately attribute informational referral traffic, in strict compliance with UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and CAP code guidance.
8. Comprehensive Cookie Inventory & Lifespan Table
The table below provides a full itemized audit of all cookies and local storage tokens utilized across pickliebet.com:
| Token / Cookie Name | Domain Provider | Category | Statutory Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
pickliebet_cookie_consent |
pickliebet.com (Local) | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted/rejected). | 12 Months |
__cf_bm |
pickliebet.com (Cloudflare) | Strictly Necessary | Distinguishes legitimate human visitors from malicious bots. | 30 Minutes |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Performance / Analytics | Distinguishes unique visits in aggregate non-identifiable telemetry. | 2 Years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Performance / Analytics | Maintains aggregated session state metrics for tournament pages. | 2 Years |
_gcl_au |
Google Tag Services | Analytics / Attribution | Measures traffic attribution efficacy for poker event guides. | 90 Days |
pickliebet_filter_state |
pickliebet.com (LocalStorage) | Functional | Remembers active tournament table filter and sort preferences. | Persistent |
9. Consent Management & Interactive Preference Controls
When you first access pickliebet.com, an interactive consent banner requests your authorization before any non-essential analytical cookies are written to your device. You can freely grant or withhold consent without impacting your ability to browse our live tournament schedules.
You can modify or reset your consent choices at any time by clicking the interactive control below:
10. Browser-Level Cookie Management & Configuration Guide
In addition to our on-site controls, you can manage, restrict, or block cookies through your individual browser configuration settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies → Manage cookie permissions and site data.
- Apple Safari (macOS & iOS): Preferences / Settings → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
11. Implications of Disabling or Blocking Technical Cookies
If you configure your browser to reject all cookies (including strictly necessary technical cookies), please note that certain dynamic features of pickliebet.com may experience reduced performance:
- Your cookie preference choice will not be retained across sessions, causing the consent banner to reappear on every new visit.
- Custom table filter selections and calendar view settings will reset to default upon each page refresh.
12. Do Not Track (DNT) & Global Privacy Control (GPC) Signals
Pickliebet respects automated consumer privacy signals. If your browser transmits a verified Do Not Track ("DNT") header or Global Privacy Control ("GPC") signal, our server architecture treats this as a valid signal to disable optional analytical scripts automatically.
13. Policy Amendments, Privacy Inquiries & Regulatory Contact
We review and update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technology stack, statutory guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), or UK PECR legislation.
If you have questions regarding our cookie practices, please contact our compliance team at privacy@pickliebet.com.
For statutory advice or to lodge a formal regulatory inquiry regarding cookies in the UK, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).