This page explains how cookies work on sjwines.co.uk, the independent Casinolab information portal. We use a small number of cookies to make the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. You're in control: browser settings let you block or delete cookies at any time.
What a cookie actually is
A cookie is a tiny text file that a website stores on your device when you visit. It helps the site remember things about you – your language preference, whether you've seen a particular message, or which pages you looked at. Cookies don't contain personal information like your name or address unless you've actively provided it through a form.
On this portal, cookies serve two main purposes: keeping the site usable (so you don't have to reset your preferences every time you load a new page) and helping us see which sections get the most traffic. We don't use cookies to track you across other websites, and we don't sell cookie data to anyone.
The cookies this site sets
We categorise cookies into three types. Only the first kind is strictly necessary; the others require your consent.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, security, load balancing | Session or up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Visitor counts, popular pages, time on site | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing | Measuring ad performance, affiliate attribution | Up to 90 days |
Necessary cookies run automatically because the site cannot function without them. They handle things like remembering that you've dismissed a banner or maintaining your session as you move between pages. You cannot disable these through our banner, but you can block them in your browser – though doing so may break parts of the site.
Analytics cookies tell us how many people visit each day, which articles get read, and where visitors drop off. We use this data to improve the portal's layout and content. These cookies are anonymous: they count visits, not individuals, and we never link the data to your identity.
Marketing cookies track whether you arrived here from an ad or an affiliate link. If you later register with Casinolab through our link, the cookie helps attribute that signup to our referral. We earn a commission when you do, which is how this free-to-read portal stays operational. These cookies do not access your account details or track your activity once you've left this site.
Third-party scripts we don't fully control
Some cookies come from external services we embed – analytics platforms, payment processors for the operator's own checkout (not ours), or social-media plugins if we link to them. Those providers set their own cookies under their own policies, and we don't have access to the data they collect. Good to know: blocking third-party cookies in your browser settings stops most of these automatically.
We periodically review which scripts run on this portal and remove any that aren't earning their place. If a tool doesn't improve your experience or ours, it doesn't stay.
How to turn cookies off
Every modern browser lets you manage cookies. Here's where to find the controls in the four most common ones:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or clear cookies from specific sites.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose Standard, Strict, or Custom tracking protection.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy. Tick "Block all cookies" or "Prevent cross-site tracking" for a lighter touch.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Block, allow, or clear on exit.
Blocking cookies won't stop you reading the portal, but it may reset your preferences each visit and prevent us from remembering that you've already seen a particular notice. Analytics cookies being off means we lose visibility into which pages help readers most – but that's your call to make.
The consent banner and what happens if you decline
When you first land on sjwines.co.uk, a banner asks whether you accept analytics and marketing cookies. Necessary cookies run regardless of your answer. If you decline, we store that choice in a small cookie of its own (ironic, but unavoidable) so the banner doesn't reappear every time you load a page. You can change your mind later: the banner includes a link to revisit your preferences, and you'll also find that link in the footer on every page.
Declining doesn't break the site. You'll still see all the articles, the FAQ, the contact form. What you won't do is contribute to our traffic stats or trigger an affiliate attribution if you sign up with Casinolab later. For most readers that's a perfectly reasonable trade.
When we update this policy
We revise this page whenever we add a new service that sets cookies, or remove one that no longer does. The date at the bottom tells you when the last change was made. Major updates – like switching analytics providers or adding a new category of cookie – will prompt a fresh consent request through the banner, so you're never caught off guard.
Minor wording tweaks (fixing a typo, clarifying a sentence) don't reset your consent. We'll only ask again if the substance of what we're doing with cookies has actually changed.
Questions about cookies on this portal
If something here isn't clear, or you'd like to know which specific cookies a particular page sets, write to the editorial team at [email protected]. We'll respond within 48 hours. For questions about cookies on Casinolab's own platform (the operator's site, not ours), contact the operator's support team directly – we have no access to their cookie settings or data.
Last updated: 26 March 2026
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