This Cookie Policy explains how SkyCity Casino Australia (“SkyCity”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the skycitycasino.com website. It details what cookies are, the types we use, their purposes, and your rights and options as a user in Australia. This policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and ensures transparency and compliance with Australian privacy and data protection laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device, store your preferences, and support essential features. Cookies may be set by SkyCity (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies).
Types of Cookies Used by SkyCity Casino
SkyCity Casino uses several types of cookies to enhance your experience and ensure the site functions properly. These include:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of the SkyCity Casino website. These enable you to log into secure areas, use a shopping cart, or access e-billing services.
Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our site, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us improve website performance.
Functionality Cookies: Allow our website to remember your choices, such as username, language, or region. This personalises your experience and makes the site easier to use.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Record your visit to our website, the pages you view, and the links you follow. We use this information to make advertising more relevant to your interests, both on our site and across the internet.
Purposes for Using Cookies
SkyCity Casino uses cookies for several legitimate business purposes, including to:
Enable essential website functionality and security.
Remember your preferences and registration details.
Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our services.
Personalise content and advertisements to your interests.
Facilitate social sharing features and third-party integrations.
Third-Party Cookies and Data Sharing
Some cookies on the SkyCity Casino website are set by third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We only permit third-party cookies that comply with Australian privacy laws and require these parties to process your data according to our instructions and legal obligations.
Cookie Retention Periods
The time cookies remain on your device varies. Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them. You can find more details about cookie retention in your browser’s settings or by reviewing the cookie information on our website.
Your Rights and Choices
As an Australian resident, you have rights regarding the collection and use of your personal information, including data collected through cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are set. Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the SkyCity Casino website.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when new cookies are placed. For detailed instructions, refer to your browser’s help section or visit resources such as the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) website. Deleting or disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of the SkyCity Casino website.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
SkyCity Casino may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and where required by law, we will notify you of material changes. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your choices.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact SkyCity Casino’s Data Protection Officer using the details on our Contact Us page. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and effectively.
Further Information
For more details about how SkyCity Casino collects, uses, and protects your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Australian residents can also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) for independent advice or to lodge a complaint regarding privacy practices.