Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in a visitor's browser when pages of the site are opened. They allow the site to remember technical session parameters, selected preferences and general information about how the resource is used. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot independently damage a user's device.

Information stored in cookies helps content to display correctly and keeps pages functioning reliably. Some data is deleted as soon as the browser is closed; other data is retained longer to remember preferences on return visits. The use of cookies is standard practice for the majority of modern websites and is unrelated to the provision of any gaming or financial services.

What Cookies the Portal Uses

The site uses several categories of cookies that differ in purpose and retention period. Some are necessary for basic page functionality, others help analyse audience behaviour and some are connected to marketing tools. Data collection is limited and is not directed at directly identifying any individual.

The main cookie types used on the portal are:

• functional cookies — support navigation and remember language and basic interface preferences;
• session cookies — active for the duration of a single visit and deleted when the browser is closed;
• persistent cookies — retain visitor preferences for subsequent sessions;
• analytical cookies — collect anonymised data on traffic and page activity;
• marketing cookies — help assess the effectiveness of published content without building a personal profile.

No sensitive personal data is collected through cookies. All information is processed in a limited and controlled manner for technical and analytical purposes only.

Purposes of Cookie Use

Data obtained through cookies is used to improve the structure and performance of the portal. Analysis of anonymised statistics indicates which sections are most in demand and where content improvements are needed.

Information about pages viewed, time spent on content and general navigation patterns helps optimise loading speed and reading experience. Marketing cookies are used to assess how useful published reviews are and do not serve as a tool for intrusive tracking. Data collected is not used to build detailed personal profiles.

Cookie Retention Periods

Retention periods vary by cookie category and purpose. Session cookies exist only for the duration of a single visit and are deleted automatically when the tab or browser is closed. Persistent cookies are stored longer to remember selected preferences and simplify subsequent visits.

Analytical and marketing cookies are retained for a limited period, after which data is refreshed or deleted. Specific durations depend on browser settings and the analytics tools in use. Visitors may clear stored cookies manually at any time without waiting for automatic expiry. After deletion, the portal remains fully accessible, though some preferences may need to be set again.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Visitors have full control over cookies through their browser settings. Most modern browsers allow cookies to be accepted, blocked or deleted according to personal preference.

To manage cookies, the following steps are recommended:

• open the privacy or security section in your browser menu;
• select cookie handling preferences for the current site;
• delete stored files or block individual categories as needed;
• save settings and repeat the check before new sessions if preferred.

Disabling certain cookie categories may affect the functioning of some site features, including navigation and correct display of content, though access to the portal's main material is retained.

Policy Updates and Contact

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically in response to changes in legal requirements or developments in the portal's functionality. All changes are published on this page and take effect from the date of publication.

Visitors are encouraged to review this document from time to time to stay informed about how cookies are used on the site. For questions relating to this policy, please contact: [email protected].