Cookie Policy

Sigmastart04 GmbH runs toplistbettingsitesuk.com. Besides old-school cookies, we may use pixels, local storage, or script tags that behave like cookies. Some keep the site upright; others help us learn which articles flop. PECR (and friends) mean we flag the optional stuff upfront and only fire it when the banner allows—see our Privacy Policy for the wider data picture.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that a site (or a service embedded in it) places on your device. They often contain an ID and sometimes preferences or session data. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and scripts that remember settings or measure performance. They are widely used to keep sites secure, remember choices, and understand how visitors use pages.

2. Types of cookies we use

We group cookies into these categories:

2.1 Strictly necessary

Required for core operation—for example remembering cookie choices, load balancing, or security. They are not used for optional analytics or marketing. Where the law treats them as strictly necessary, we do not ask separate consent, but we still list them in our records where applicable.

2.2 Performance and analytics

Help us see how the site is used—e.g. which pages load slowly or which journeys are common. We aim to use aggregated or pseudonymous data. We only enable these where you agree via our banner (unless a tool is configured in a strictly necessary mode—see provider documentation).

2.3 Functional

Remember non-essential choices such as region or UI preferences so you do not have to reset them every visit. If you reject these, some conveniences may not persist between sessions.

2.4 Marketing and affiliate attribution

Our partners may use cookies or similar tools to measure whether a visit led to a registration or deposit, or to cap how often you see an ad. These are not needed for the site to function; we only enable them in line with your choices and partner contracts. Rejecting them does not remove ads everywhere on the internet, but it limits certain tracking and personalisation tied to our site.

3. First-party and third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set by our domain. Third-party cookies are set by services we embed—analytics, advertising networks, or affiliate platforms. Each third party has its own privacy notice; we choose providers we believe are reputable, but we do not control their processing beyond our agreement with them.

4. How to control cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Our banner

When you first visit, you can accept non-essential cookies or limit us to essential use. If we add a dedicated preferences centre later, we will link it from the footer so you can change your mind without clearing everything manually.

4.2 Browser settings

Every major browser lets you block third-party cookies, delete stored data, or block all cookies. Blocking everything may break login or preference features. Guides are available from your browser vendor and at www.allaboutcookies.org.

4.3 Industry opt-outs (ads)

For interest-based advertising in the UK/EU ecosystem, you can visit www.youronlinechoices.com/uk (availability of tools may vary).

5. Third-party services

Depending on how the site is configured at any time, we may use providers such as:

• Analytics (e.g. aggregated traffic and performance metrics)
• Affiliate tracking (to attribute sign-ups to our content fairly)
• Advertising or tag managers (where we run campaigns)

We will update this list if we add or remove a material service. Each provider processes data under its own terms and, where it acts on our behalf, as a processor under UK GDPR.

6. How long cookies last

Session cookies expire when you close the browser. Persistent cookies stay for a set period (days to months) or until deleted. Retention depends on the cookie’s job—analytics IDs may last longer than a session flash message.

7. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy when our site or the law changes. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we publish a revision. Significant changes may also be highlighted on the site where appropriate.

8. Contact

Questions about cookies or this policy: email cookies@toplistbettingsitesuk.com. For broader data protection questions, see our Privacy Policy.