Our Cookie Policy
This page sets out, in plain English, how Nova Casino uses cookies on novacasino-au.com, what each type does, and the choices you have. We keep it short on jargon and specific about names and timeframes.
What Cookies Actually Are
A cookie is a small text file that our site places on your device when you visit. It holds a few pieces of data, such as a session identifier or a preference flag, and sends that data back to us (or to the partner that set it) on your next visit. Cookies cannot read files off your computer, install software, or access anything outside the browser environment that created them.
We use them for practical reasons: keeping you logged in, remembering your language and currency settings, understanding which pages players actually use, and showing promotions that match your interests. Without cookies, a login session would drop every time you reload a page, and features you rely on would break.
The Cookies We Set
Strictly necessary
These cookies keep the site working and secure. They handle your login session, authentication tokens, fraud checks and load balancing. Because the site cannot function without them, we do not offer an opt-out for this category. Example names include PHPSESSID, novaid and __cf_bm.
Functional
Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, odds format or game filter layout. They are convenient rather than essential, so you can decline them in our banner without losing core functionality. Typical names are lang_pref, currency_sel and ui_state.
Analytics
Analytics cookies show us, in aggregate, how players move through the site: which pages load slowly, where sessions drop off, and which games get the most play. We use the insights to fix problems and improve layout. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Example names are _ga, _gid and nmstat.
Marketing
Marketing cookies support retargeting, so a promotion you showed interest in can follow you as a reminder, and help us measure whether an advertising campaign brought players in. This category is entirely optional, and we only set it after you opt in. Example names include _fbp, IDE and ttclid.
| Cookie type | Purpose | Duration | Opt-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Session, login, security | Session to 30 days | Not available |
| Functional | Language, preferences | Up to 90 days | Yes, via banner |
| Analytics | Aggregated site usage | Up to 365 days | Yes, via banner |
| Marketing | Retargeting, ad measurement | Up to 90 days | Yes, via banner |
Cookies From Third Parties
Some cookies on novacasino-au.com are placed by partners we work with, not by us directly. We allow three categories of third-party cookies: analytics providers that help us measure site performance, advertising networks that deliver and measure promotional campaigns, and payment providers whose cookies support transaction security during deposits and withdrawals.
Each third party processes data under its own privacy policy, which we link in our banner. We do not sell your data, and we review our partner list regularly, removing any that no longer meet our standards. If you decline optional categories, third-party analytics and marketing cookies are blocked along with our own.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On our site
When you first visit, our cookie banner asks you to accept or decline optional categories. You can also change your mind at any time by reopening the banner through the 'Cookie settings' link in the site footer. Your choice is stored in a small preference cookie of its own.
In your browser
All major browsers let you block or delete cookies directly.
- Chrome: Settings, then Privacy and security, then Third-party cookies, and block or clear as you prefer.
- Safari: Settings, then Privacy, and use Manage Website Data or the Prevent Cross-Site Tracking toggle.
- Firefox: Settings, then Privacy and Security, and choose your cookie behaviour under Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Edge: Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data.
What happens if you block cookies
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will break the site: you will not be able to log in, deposit or play. Blocking functional cookies means re-selecting your language and layout each visit. Declining analytics or marketing cookies has no effect on gameplay; the site simply shows generic content instead of tailored promotions.
How Long We Keep Them
Every cookie we set has an expiry. Session cookies are deleted the moment you close your browser; they never outlive a single visit. Persistent cookies last for a defined period, after which your device deletes them automatically.
Our retention periods are deliberately short where possible. Security and fraud-prevention cookies can persist for up to 30 days because they protect your account between visits. Functional preferences run up to 90 days. Analytics cookies, such as Google's _ga, run for a maximum of 365 days, and marketing cookies up to 90 days. You can clear any cookie at any time through your browser settings, which deletes it ahead of schedule.
Changes We May Make
We review this Cookie Policy whenever we add, remove or change a cookie category. If a change materially affects your choices, we will notify you by email or by showing an updated consent banner before the new cookies take effect. The current version is always available on this page, and you can contact our support team at [email protected], 24/7 via live chat, with any question about cookies at Nova Casino.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to accept all cookies to play at Nova Casino?
No. You only need to accept strictly necessary cookies, which handle login, security and payments. Analytics and marketing cookies are optional and declining them does not affect gameplay.
Can I change my cookie choices after signing up?
Yes. Use the 'Cookie settings' link in the site footer to reopen the banner and update your preferences at any time.
How do I delete cookies that are already on my device?
Open your browser's privacy settings and use the clear browsing data option, which removes cookies for all sites or for novacasino-au.com specifically.
How long do marketing cookies stay on my device?
Marketing cookies last up to 90 days, after which they expire automatically. Clearing them in your browser removes them sooner.