Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why we use them on this website, and the choices you have to control them. We use cookies to keep the site working smoothly, protect it from misuse, measure performance, and help you get a more personalized experience.

By using this website, you may consent to the use of cookies as described here, unless you disable them through your browser settings or our cookie preference tools (where available).

What Cookies Are (And What They Are Not)

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (like your phone, tablet, or computer) when you visit. They help the site “remember” information, such as your preferences, session status, and how you use pages and features.

Cookies are not programs, and they cannot read files on your device or access personal information stored outside your browser. Some cookies may contain identifiers that, when combined with other data, can be treated as personal information under certain privacy laws.

Why We Use Cookies on This Website

Cookies help us deliver a safer, faster, and more reliable experience. In practical terms, they can help with:

• Functionality - keeping key site features working as expected (like navigation, form submissions, and session continuity)
• Security - detecting suspicious activity, limiting fraud, and protecting accounts and site integrity
• Performance - improving page speed, balancing server load, and reducing errors
• Analytics - understanding which pages people use, what content is helpful, and where users run into friction
• User experience - remembering settings like language, region, and display preferences
• Marketing - showing relevant content or ads, measuring campaigns, and limiting how often you see the same promotion (when used)

The Main Types of Cookies We May Use

Cookies generally fall into a few categories. Depending on your location and preferences, some categories may require your consent before they are placed.

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Essential cookies are required for the website to function. Without them, core features may break, and parts of the site may not load properly.

These cookies are typically used to:

• Maintain sessions and basic site operations
• Support security features and prevent abuse
• Enable page routing and load balancing

Because these cookies are necessary, they are usually set automatically when you use the site.

Functional Cookies (Preferences and Convenience)

Functional cookies help the site remember your choices so you do not have to set them again every time you visit.

These cookies may remember:

• Language and content preferences
• Region-based settings
• Accessibility choices
• Basic customization options

If you disable functional cookies, the site will still work, but it may feel less personalized or require more repeated steps.

Performance and Analytics Cookies (Measure and Improve)

Performance cookies help us understand how the site is being used so we can improve speed, layout, content clarity, and navigation.

These cookies can collect information like:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Error messages and broken pages
• Device and browser information (for compatibility fixes)
• General location signals (such as city-level), depending on your settings and permissions

We use this data to improve the site’s momentum and balance - fewer dead ends, fewer slow pages, and a smoother overall experience.

Marketing Cookies (Relevance and Ad Measurement)

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver more relevant promotions, measure advertising effectiveness, and reduce repetitive ads. These cookies can be set by us or by third-party partners.

If you choose not to allow marketing cookies, you may still see promotions, but they may be less relevant, and we may have fewer insights into what content actually helps players most.

Session Cookies vs Persistent Cookies

Cookies also differ by how long they last:

• Session cookies expire when you close your browser. These are commonly used to keep you logged in during a visit or to maintain session security.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. These are often used for remembering preferences or measuring returning visits.

First-Party Cookies vs Third-Party Cookies

• First-party cookies are set by this website and generally support site operations, preferences, and analytics.
• Third-party cookies are set by services we use (such as analytics providers, advertising partners, fraud prevention tools, or embedded media).

Third-party providers may use cookies or similar technologies under their own policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie practices when relevant.

Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies

Some pages may include tools and services that place their own cookies to function properly or to provide measurement. Examples can include:

• Analytics services that track page interactions and performance
• Advertising and attribution partners that measure campaign results
• Security tools that help detect bots, abuse, and suspicious traffic
• Embedded content (such as videos or interactive widgets) that may set cookies when you interact with them

If we reference brands or operators in our content, such as in a review page for Pinnacle, their own websites will have separate cookie policies and controls once you leave our site.

Your Choices - How to Manage, Disable, or Delete Cookies

You are in control. You can manage cookies in several ways:

1. Cookie preference tools (if available on this site): If we provide a cookie banner or preference center, you can use it to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies.
2. Browser settings: Most browsers let you:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies on exit
• Delete cookies already stored

You can usually find these controls in your browser’s “Settings,” “Privacy,” or “Security” menu.

3. Device-level controls: Some devices allow additional tracking controls at the operating system level, which can affect how certain cookies or identifiers are used.

If you delete or block cookies, your preferences may reset, and you may need to reselect settings on your next visit.

What Happens If You Turn Cookies Off

Disabling cookies can affect site clarity and functionality. Depending on what you disable, you may experience:

• Trouble staying logged in (where login exists)
• Preferences not saving (language, region, display)
• Less relevant content recommendations
• Limited ability to measure and improve site performance
• More repetitive promotions (because frequency limits can rely on cookies)

Essential cookies are the baseline for the site to operate. Blocking them may cause some pages or features to stop working entirely.

Consent and Legal Bases (In Plain Language)

Where required by applicable law, we ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies). You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your settings through our cookie controls (if available) or by changing your browser settings.

In some cases, we may rely on legitimate interests for certain limited processing, such as basic security and fraud prevention, as long as it is fair, proportionate, and compliant with relevant requirements.

Policy Updates - Staying Current

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we run the website. When we make material updates, we will take reasonable steps to notify users, such as updating on-site notices or changing the effective information on this page.

Questions or Privacy Requests

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, want to understand the cookies used on this website, or need help with privacy-related requests, contact us at: customerservice@pinnacle.com.

If you are reaching out about cookies specifically, it helps to include your browser type, device type, and a short description of what you are seeing, so we can respond with clarity and get you back to a smooth, secure experience.