This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how gamblechief.co.za uses them, what types of cookies may be placed on your device, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. It also explains how cookie-related information may help us improve website performance, maintain security, and support a smoother browsing experience.
For more information about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie banner, where available, or by adjusting your browser settings.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember certain actions or preferences, support technical functions, improve security, and provide insight into how the site is used.
Some cookies last only for the duration of your browsing session, while others remain on your device for a longer period so the website can recognise your preferences when you return.
How do we use cookies?
Like many websites, gamblechief.co.za may use both first-party and third-party cookies for a range of purposes. First-party cookies are generally used for core website functions and do not usually identify you directly. Third-party cookies may be used for analytics, embedded content, advertising-related services, and performance monitoring.
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the site, which sections are most useful, how the website performs across devices, and where improvements may be needed. They may also support features such as media embeds, security tools, or relevant promotional content.
Why cookies matter on our website
Cookies help gamblechief.co.za work more effectively and improve the overall browsing experience. They may support page loading, content display, user preferences, embedded features, analytics, and certain security-related functions.
Without some cookies, parts of the site may not work as intended, and certain features may become limited or unavailable.
Types of cookies we use
Essential
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They help support basic site operations such as page navigation, security, session handling, and access to core features. These cookies are generally required for the website to operate correctly.
Depending on the features available on the site, essential cookies may also help maintain secure browsing and prevent abuse or technical misuse.
Statistics
Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use gamblechief.co.za. They may collect information such as the number of visits, pages viewed, time spent on the site, navigation paths, and traffic sources.
This information is typically used in aggregated or anonymized form to help us improve site performance, content quality, and user experience.
Marketing
Marketing cookies may be used to support relevant advertising, affiliate tracking, campaign measurement, or promotional activity. These cookies can help measure how users interact with certain links, promotions, or external campaigns.
Because gamblechief.co.za is an affiliate website, some third-party cookies may be connected to referral tracking or marketing tools used by partners or service providers. These cookies may be set by third-party services when you interact with certain elements or links on the site.
Functional
Functional cookies support non-essential features that improve usability and content delivery. These may include embedded videos, interactive elements, social sharing tools, or personalised display functions.
If functional cookies are disabled, some parts of the site may still work, but certain enhanced features may not be available.
Preferences
Preference cookies store user choices such as language settings, banner selections, or display preferences. They help make future visits smoother by remembering certain settings between sessions.
These cookies can improve convenience, especially for returning visitors who do not want to repeat the same choices each time they open the site.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on gamblechief.co.za may be set by third-party services integrated into the site. These may include analytics providers, embedded media platforms, advertising services, social media tools, or affiliate tracking systems.
We do not control the policies of all third-party providers. If you want to understand how these third parties use cookies or related technologies, you should review their own cookie and privacy policies directly.
How can I manage or control cookies?
You can usually manage cookies through the controls provided in our cookie banner, where available. You may also change your browser settings to block, delete, or limit cookies at any time.
Most browsers allow you to review stored cookies, remove specific cookies, reject certain categories, or block cookies entirely. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how certain parts of gamblechief.co.za function, including embedded content, saved preferences, or general site usability.
Browser settings and device controls
Most modern browsers provide built-in tools for managing cookie settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to block all cookies, allow only selected cookies, clear stored data, or receive a warning before cookies are saved.
If you use more than one device or browser, you may need to update your cookie settings separately on each one.
Consent and withdrawal
Where required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before placing certain non-essential cookies on your device. You can withdraw or adjust that consent later using the available controls on the site or through your browser settings.
Withdrawing consent does not automatically remove cookies already stored on your device, but you can usually remove them manually through your browser settings.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the way gamblechief.co.za uses cookies, updates to legal requirements, or changes to the tools and services used on the site.
When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or want to contact us about how gamblechief.co.za uses cookies, you can reach us at [email protected].
Additional information
To learn more about cookies in general, you may wish to visit resources such as allaboutcookies.org. Please keep in mind that external websites have their own terms and policies.
Using gamblechief.co.za after adjusting cookie settings may affect how some parts of the site behave, especially where analytics, media embeds, or preference-based features are involved.
