Cookie Policy
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1. Scope and Legal Definitions
This Cookie Policy explains how TopWebZA Ireland deploys cookies, local storage objects, and related tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when navigating web portals.
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2. Irish DPC Compliance & ePrivacy Framework
We adhere to the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 336/2011) and the guidance issued by the Irish Data Protection Commission.
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3. Strictly Necessary Technical Cookies (Exempt from Consent)
Strictly necessary cookies are vital for core site functionality, including security headers, load balancer routing, and remembering that you passed the mandatory 18+ age verification dialog. Under Irish law, these do not require prior consent.
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4. Functionality & UI Preference Storage
Functionality tokens retain your customized viewing parameters, such as dark/light interface state, localized Irish currency (EUR) display, and audio preferences for interactive features.
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5. Performance Telemetry & Anonymous Analytics
With your explicit consent, we deploy aggregated telemetry cookies to evaluate page loading speeds, assess server response bottlenecks, and gauge user navigation patterns across our reviews without storing personally identifiable data.
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6. Third-Party Analytics & Tag Management
We do not deploy invasive third-party behavioral profiling pixels or social widget trackers without explicit activation. Any analytical metrics collected are anonymized at the IP gateway level.
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7. Affiliate Referral & Attribution Tracking
When you click an outbound link to a licensed gaming operator, an affiliate cookie with a 30-day lifespan is placed on your browser to attribute your referral to our portal for remuneration purposes.
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8. Lifespan & Expiration Table for Cookies
Session cookies are erased immediately upon closing your browser. Persistent technical preference cookies (such as age verification tokens) expire automatically after 30 days of inactivity.
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9. Granular Consent Management Mechanism
You can modify your cookie choices at any time by clicking the “Cookie Management” link in our footer. You can enable or disable non-essential categories with complete granular control.
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10. Browser-Level Cookie Management & Deletion
You can configure browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) to block or delete cookies entirely. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent verification of your 18+ legal eligibility.
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11. "Do Not Track" (DNT) & Global Privacy Control (GPC)
TopWebZA respects browser DNT headers and Global Privacy Control signals. When detected, non-essential analytical scripts remain automatically deactivated.
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12. Revisions to this Cookie Standard
We periodically review this policy to reflect technological changes and updated guidelines issued by the Irish Data Protection Commission. The date of latest revision is indicated at the top of this document.
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13. Cookie Governance Contact Information
For questions regarding cookie deployment, contact our compliance team at privacy@top-web-za.com or write to: TopWebZA Media Ireland Ltd., Grand Canal Dock, Barrow Street, Dublin D04 V4X7, Ireland.