Wicked Pokies Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 8, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Wicked Pokies collects, stores and uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access or use the website at wicked-pokies.org. It forms part of the broader privacy framework governing how your data is handled. Reading this policy alongside our Privacy Policy gives you a complete picture of how personal data and browsing data relate to each other.
This policy applies to all users who visit or interact with the website, regardless of device or location. By continuing to use the site, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with the terms described below.
Interpretation and Definitions
This section establishes the terminology used throughout this Cookie Policy. Consistent definitions help avoid ambiguity and ensure the policy is read in its intended legal context.
Key Terms Explained
Company refers to WP Holdings International 2026, the offshore online casino operator responsible for wicked-pokies.org, registered under operator code WP-AU-OP-2026 with company registration number WP-AU-REG-2026-001.
Cookies are small data files placed on your device by a website. They store information about your session, preferences or behaviour and are read back by the website on subsequent visits.
Website means the platform accessible at wicked-pokies.org, including all pages, services and features available through it.
User or You refers to any individual who accesses or browses the website, whether or not they hold a registered account.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are a standard web technology used across virtually every commercial website. Understanding what they do helps you make informed choices about your browser settings and consent.
How Cookies Work
When you visit wicked-pokies.org, your browser receives a small text file from the server. This file is saved locally on your device and sent back to the website each time you return. The data inside a cookie can include a session identifier, a preference flag, or a timestamp.
Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other files on your device. Most cookies store non-sensitive identifiers rather than personal information directly.
Connection to Personal Data
In some cases, data stored in cookies can be linked to your account or identity. When that occurs, it becomes personal data under applicable data protection frameworks. This is particularly relevant to authentication cookies, which carry session tokens tied to your registered account.
Types of Cookies
Cookies differ primarily in how long they remain on your device. Understanding this distinction helps clarify what persists between sessions and what is cleared automatically.
Session Cookies
Session cookies exist only for the duration of your visit. Once you close your browser, they are deleted automatically. These are commonly used to maintain your login state while you navigate between pages during a single session.
Without session cookies, the website would lose track of your authenticated state each time you moved to a new page, requiring repeated logins.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device after your session ends. They are set with an expiry date and are read again on your next visit. Typical uses include remembering display preferences, language settings or previously accepted consent choices.
The retention period for persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose. Most functional persistent cookies expire within 12 months, though some analytics or security cookies may have shorter or longer durations.
Cookie Categories
Cookies used on wicked-pokies.org fall into distinct functional categories. Each category serves a different purpose and carries a different level of necessity for core site operation.
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Essential | Login sessions, security tokens, fraud prevention | Yes |
| ⚙️ Functional | Preferences, language settings, display options | Recommended |
| 📊 Analytics | Page performance, traffic measurement, error tracking | Optional |
| 🎯 Personalisation | Game history, lobby state, recent activity | Optional |
| 🛡️ Security | Bot detection, session integrity, AML signals | Yes |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to function at a basic level. They enable authentication, maintain session integrity during account activity and support security monitoring. These cookies cannot be disabled without causing core features to fail, including login, cashier access and account management.
Because they are strictly necessary, essential cookies do not require separate consent under most compliance frameworks.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies improve your experience without being strictly required. They remember preferences such as interface settings and support a more personalised interaction with the platform. Disabling them will not prevent access to the site but may result in a less consistent experience across visits.
How Cookies Are Used
Cookies on wicked-pokies.org support several distinct processes across authentication, account management and platform performance. The examples below reflect how cookies interact with real features of the site.
Authentication and Account Sessions
When you log in to your account, a session cookie is generated and tied to your authenticated state. This cookie allows the platform to verify your identity as you move between the lobby, cashier, promotions and account pages without requiring you to re-enter your credentials.
If you enable a “stay logged in” or similar option, a persistent cookie with a longer lifespan may be used instead. This increases convenience but also means your session token remains stored locally until the cookie expires or you log out manually.
Preferences and Personalisation
Functional cookies store settings such as display language and previously viewed game categories. Analytics cookies may also track which areas of the lobby you visit most frequently, which can inform how content is presented.
This data supports features like the New Games, Top Picks and On Fire Right Now shelves, where the platform surfaces content based on aggregate engagement signals.
Site Performance and Security
Security cookies assist with bot detection, duplicate session prevention and AML-related monitoring. Performance cookies record page load times and error events, which are used to identify and resolve technical issues.
These categories of cookies do not identify you personally but contribute to the overall integrity and reliability of the platform.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the ability to manage cookies through your browser settings. Understanding the practical consequences of disabling certain cookie types is important before making changes.
Disabling or Restricting Cookies
Most modern browsers allow you to block or restrict cookies at a global or site-specific level. You can also clear cookies that have already been stored. These controls are typically found in the browser’s privacy or security settings.
Disabling essential or security cookies will likely prevent you from logging in or completing transactions on wicked-pokies.org. Disabling functional cookies will not block access but may reset your preferences on each visit.
Consequences of Opting Out
If you choose to disable non-essential cookies, some features may behave inconsistently. Lobby personalisation and preference retention will not function without the relevant cookies in place. Your consent or rejection of non-essential cookies does not affect your access to core site functionality, provided essential cookies remain active.
The following rights are available to you in connection with cookie-related personal data:
- 📌 Request access to data stored via cookies linked to your account
- 🧾 Request deletion of personal data associated with cookie identifiers
- 🔑 Withdraw consent for non-essential cookie categories at any time
- 📎 Request restriction of processing tied to analytical or personalisation cookies
- 🧭 Object to processing based on legitimate interests where applicable
Browser Cookie Settings
The steps for managing cookies differ slightly across browsers. The instructions below cover the most commonly used options.
Google Chrome
Open Chrome and go to Settings. Select Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Other Site Data. From there you can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies or set exceptions for specific sites.
Chrome also allows you to review which cookies are active on a given page by clicking the padlock icon in the address bar and selecting Cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
In Firefox, go to Settings and then Privacy and Security. Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, you can choose Standard, Strict or Custom protection levels. To clear stored cookies, scroll to Cookies and Site Data and select Clear Data.
Apple Safari
On macOS, go to Safari, then Preferences, then Privacy. You can block all cookies or manage them on a per-site basis. On iOS and iPadOS, go to Settings, select Safari, then scroll to Privacy and Security to find the Block All Cookies toggle.
Other Browsers
For Microsoft Edge, Opera and other Chromium-based browsers, cookie settings are generally found under the browser’s privacy or security menu. Refer to the support documentation for your specific browser version if the steps above do not apply.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled in connection with cookies, you can reach the support team through the following channels.
Support Channels
You can submit cookie-related queries or data requests via email at support@wickedpokies.com. The contact form on the website is also available for written enquiries. The support team operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week via live chat and email.
For formal data-related requests, including access, deletion or restriction, submitting your query in writing via email ensures a traceable record. Response times for compliance-related requests are typically within 2 to 5 business days, depending on the nature and complexity of the request.