Cookies in Use at Ventoriax

Cookies in Use

Clear guidance on how we use cookies and how you can control them.

At Ventoriax, we want you to clearly understand how information is collected and used when you visit our comparison platform for UK-licensed gaming sites. This Cookie Policy explains, in simple terms, what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them. For details about how we handle personal data more broadly, please read our Privacy Policy.

1. What this page covers

On this page we explain:

  • How Ventoriax uses cookies and similar technologies
  • What cookies are and how they work
  • Which categories of cookies we use
  • When third parties place cookies through our site
  • How you can change or remove your cookie choices
  • How and why this policy may change over time

2. How Ventoriax uses cookies

When you visit Ventoriax, small data files (cookies) may be stored in your browser by us or by selected partners we work with.

Some cookies are necessary for the site to function securely and smoothly. Others are optional and used only with your consent, which we ask for the first time you visit or when settings change.

We use cookies to:

  • Keep the website safe, stable, and technically functional
  • Remember certain choices so the site is easier and more personal to use
  • Understand how visitors use our pages so we can improve structure and content
  • Support our comparison features and partnership links in a transparent way

Most cookies do not directly identify who you are. In cases where cookie data could be linked to other information, we handle it in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection rules.

3. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (such as a laptop, tablet, or phone) when you visit.

They help the site:

  • Remember settings like language or region
  • Load pages more smoothly
  • Show content that better fits your visit

In this policy, “cookies” also includes similar tools such as local storage or tracking identifiers used for the same purposes.

Cookies can differ by:

  • Lifespan – session cookies are removed when you close your browser, while persistent cookies stay on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
  • Who sets them – first-party cookies are placed directly by Ventoriax, whereas third-party cookies are placed by trusted services we use (for example, analytics or affiliate tracking tools).

4. Types of cookies we use

We group the cookies used on Ventoriax into the categories below so it’s easier to see their purpose and decide which ones you want to allow.

4.1 Essential cookies

These cookies are needed for Ventoriax to work properly. They:

  • Enable basic functions such as page loading and navigation
  • Help protect the site from misuse and security risks
  • May help separate genuine visits from automated traffic

Without these cookies, parts of the site may not operate correctly. Because they are strictly necessary, they are normally active and cannot be fully disabled via our on-site tools.

4.2 Preference & functional cookies

These cookies remember your choices so your experience feels smoother. They may:

  • Store your language or region preference
  • Remember if you have already seen certain notices or banners
  • Support features like embedded tools or help widgets

If you disable them, Ventoriax will still be available, but some functions may be less convenient or may need to be repeated.

4.3 Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Ventoriax so we can improve.

They can show us:

  • Which pages or sections are viewed most
  • How users move through the site
  • How long people stay on certain pages
  • Technical details like device type or browser (in aggregated or pseudonymised form)

We use this information in statistical reports only, and not to directly identify you.

4.4 Partnership & performance cookies

Ventoriax includes links and comparison elements connected to partner brands. Some cookies in this category help us:

  • See when a visitor uses a partner link from our pages
  • Measure which content is useful or relevant
  • Check the performance of sponsored placements or promotional blocks

These cookies may be set by us or by carefully chosen third parties. Any commercial or sponsored content on Ventoriax is clearly labelled so you can distinguish advertising from our own editorial information.

4.5 Third-party cookies

When we use services from other companies (such as analytics tools, affiliate networks, or embedded media), those providers may place their own cookies. These cookies can:

  • Track use of partner links for reporting and commission purposes
  • Measure the reach and effectiveness of promotional content
  • Collect information according to each provider’s own privacy and cookie policies

We encourage you to review those third-party policies if you want more detail on how they process data.

5. How to manage your cookie choices

You are in control. You can accept, adjust, or remove cookies at any time. Please note that blocking some categories may affect how the site works.

5.1 Using our on-site tools

Where available, you can use our cookie banner or settings panel to:

  • Accept or refuse non-essential cookies
  • Update your preferences whenever you wish

5.2 Using your browser settings

Most browsers include options to manage cookies. Typically you can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Delete stored cookies
  • Clear cookies automatically when closing the browser

You will usually find these controls in the Privacy or Security section of your browser.

5.3 Opt-out options from third parties

Some analytics and advertising service providers offer their own opt-out pages or add-ons. If these apply to tools we use, we may include links or guidance in our full Privacy or Cookie information pages.

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

  • Technology changes
  • New tools or features are added
  • Legal or regulatory requirements are updated

If we make important changes that affect how cookies or similar technologies are used, we will take reasonable steps to let you know (for example, by updating the date at the top of this page or showing a notice on the site). Where required, we will ask for your consent again.

We suggest checking this page from time to time to stay informed about how Ventoriax uses cookies and related technologies.