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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Merkur Casino UK (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website merkurcasinouk.com (the “Website”). This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our Website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on our Website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and content management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website cannot function properly without them.

Necessary cookies on our Website include:

  • CookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preferences
  • wpEmojiSettingsSupports: Helps with emoji rendering in WordPress
  • elementor: Supports the functionality of our website builder
  • wordpress_test_cookie: Tests if your browser accepts cookies
  • __cf_bm: Cloudflare bot management cookie (via Vimeo)
  • _cfuvid: Cloudflare unique visitor ID (via Vimeo)
  • rc::a and rc::c: Google reCAPTCHA cookies for security verification

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They collect information about your browsing habits and are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

Marketing cookies on our Website include:

  • _gcl_au: Google Tag Manager cookie for conversion tracking
  • _ga: Google Analytics cookie for distinguishing users
  • ga#: Google Analytics cookie for session management
  • xnpe_#-#-#-#-#: Exponea tracking cookie
  • exponea_last_session_start_timestamp: Records session start time
  • exponea_last_session_ping_timestamp: Records session activity time
  • NID: Google advertising cookie

Statistics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages visitors go to most often. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous. They help us improve how our Website works.

Statistics cookies on our Website include:

  • vuid: Vimeo analytics cookie

Preferences Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

Preferences cookies on our Website include:

  • maps/gen_204: Google Maps preference cookie

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website and deliver advertisements on and through the Website. These are cookies from third-party services that we use on our Website, such as:

  • Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)
  • Google Tag Manager (for marketing tag management)
  • Exponea (for analytics and marketing automation)
  • Vimeo (for video content)
  • Google Maps (for location services)
  • Google reCAPTCHA (for security verification)

Cookie Management

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.

How to Manage Cookies on Different Browsers

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
  • Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy

Your Choices Regarding Cookies

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (Marketing, Statistics, and Preferences cookies). You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Website.

Please note that Necessary cookies will still be active even if you decline optional cookies, as they are essential for the Website to function properly.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: