1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information. Related technologies include local storage, pixels, and SDKs. We refer to these collectively as “cookies”.
2. How We Use Cookies
- Operate core features (e.g., session continuity, consent storage, security).
- Understand usage and improve content and navigation based on aggregated analytics.
- Measure outreach (where enabled) to learn which pages or campaigns are useful.
- Remember choices like language and previously viewed content blocks.
We rely on your consent for non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via our cookie banner or the floating settings button.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary
Essential for the Services to function and for security. These cannot be switched off.
| Name / Category | Purpose | Examples | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session / Security | Maintain session continuity, throttle traffic, prevent abuse. | session_id, csrf_token, rate_limit | Session to 12 months |
| Consent storage | Record your cookie decisions and ensure they persist. | btb_cookie_prefs | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics (optional)
Help us understand which pages and features are most helpful so we can improve.
| Name / Provider | Purpose | Data Points | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Page performance, navigation flows, feature adoption. | page_views, events, referrers, device and browser metadata | 3–18 months |
3.3 Marketing (optional)
Used (if enabled) to assess outreach and refine which content resonates.
| Name / Purpose | Data Points | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign measurement | campaign_id, creative variations, aggregated conversions | 3–18 months |
4. Your Choices & Controls
- Cookie banner & settings: use the on-page banner or the floating “Cookies” button to accept all, reject non-essential, or choose per category. You can change these at any time.
- Browser controls: most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Instructions are available in each browser’s help documentation.
- Analytics opt-out: where an analytics provider offers an opt-out, you can use it in addition to our on-site controls.
Blocking necessary cookies may break core features (e.g., staying signed in or remembering your choices).
5. Retention & Lifespan
Cookie lifespans depend on type and provider. We strive to set proportionate durations that align with the purpose—shorter for security/session, longer for consent storage. The tables above indicate typical ranges. Your preferences are kept for up to 12 months unless you clear cookies earlier.
6. Third-Party Tools
We may use reputable service providers (e.g., analytics, performance, email delivery). These providers may place or read cookies when you interact with our Services and provide us with aggregated reports. They are bound by agreements limiting use of data to providing services to us. For personal-information handling details, see our Privacy Policy.
7. “Do Not Track” Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. There is currently no common industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We honor your on-site cookie preferences set via our banner and settings regardless of DNT.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technologies, providers, or legal requirements. The “Effective date” at the top shows the latest revision. If changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice (e.g., banner update or message to account holders).
9. Contact Us
Website: pickslotto.com
Privacy & cookies: [email protected]
General support: [email protected]
Picks Lotto Canada Inc., 135 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5H 3C6, Canada