Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your lottery gaming experience, ensure security, and provide personalized services on DreamtimeJackpots.com.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences, enhancing security, and enabling essential functionality.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device when you return to our site, remember your preferences, and provide personalized services tailored to your lottery gaming activities.
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by DreamtimeJackpots.com to enhance your experience
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by external services we use (analytics, payment processors)
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to provide essential functionality, enhance your user experience, improve our services, and ensure compliance with Australian gaming regulations. Our cookie usage is designed to serve specific purposes while respecting your privacy and choices.
Essential Site Functionality
Cookies enable core website features such as secure login, session management, navigation preferences, and maintaining your lottery ticket selections across pages.
Security & Authentication
Cookies help protect your account by detecting suspicious activity, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring secure payment processing during lottery ticket purchases.
Performance & Analytics
Cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our site, identify popular lottery games, measure marketing effectiveness, and optimize user experience based on behavior patterns.
Personalization
Cookies remember your preferences such as language selection, display settings, favorite lottery games, and customized dashboard configurations for returning visits.
Marketing & Advertising
Cookies enable us to deliver relevant lottery promotions, jackpot announcements, and personalized content based on your gaming interests while respecting your privacy preferences.
Cookie Categories
Detailed breakdown of cookies used on our lottery platform, organized by purpose and functionality.
Essential Cookies
Strictly necessary for the website to function. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, session management, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: session_id, csrf_token, user_auth, secure_payment
Age Verification Cookies
Remember your age verification status to ensure compliance with Australian gaming laws requiring 18+ participation. These cookies prevent repeated verification prompts during your session.
Examples: age_verified, dob_confirmed, legal_compliance
Payment Security Cookies
Enable secure payment processing for lottery ticket purchases. These cookies encrypt transaction data, prevent fraud, and ensure PCI compliance during checkout processes.
Examples: payment_token, transaction_id, secure_checkout
Analytics Cookies
Collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand user behavior, identify popular lottery games, and improve site performance through data analysis.
Examples: _ga, _gid, analytics_session, user_journey
Marketing Cookies
Track visitors across websites to display relevant lottery promotions and jackpot announcements. These cookies enable personalized advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples: marketing_pref, promo_viewed, campaign_id
Responsible Gaming Cookies
Support responsible gaming features such as deposit limits, session time tracking, self-exclusion preferences, and reality check reminders to promote player welfare.
Examples: spending_limit, session_timer, self_exclude
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These partners help us deliver essential services, process payments securely, and analyze website performance.
Payment Processors
Payment service providers (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay) set cookies to process transactions securely, prevent fraud, and maintain PCI compliance during lottery ticket purchases.
Cookie Duration: Session to 12 months
Analytics Services
Google Analytics and similar tools collect anonymized data about user behavior, page views, lottery game popularity, and conversion metrics to help us improve services.
Cookie Duration: 2 years (persistent)
Security Services
Third-party security services use cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activity, bot traffic, and unauthorized access attempts to protect your account and data.
Cookie Duration: Session to 30 days
Location Services
Mapping services (Google Maps) used for retail location finder features may set cookies to provide accurate directions and location-based information.
Cookie Duration: Session to 6 months
Important: We do not control third-party cookies. Each service provider has their own cookie policy governing how they use cookies and collect data.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand their cookie practices.
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose. Understanding cookie duration helps you make informed decisions about your privacy preferences and data management.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire immediately when you close your browser. These cookies are essential for maintaining your active session and do not persist beyond your visit.
Duration: Expires on browser close
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period, ranging from days to years. These cookies remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Duration: 30 days to 2 years (varies by purpose)
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session | Core functionality |
| Age Verification | 30 days | Remember verification status |
| Payment Security | Session to 24 hours | Secure transactions |
| Analytics | 2 years | Usage analysis |
| Marketing | 90 days to 1 year | Personalized promotions |
| Responsible Gaming | 1 year | Player protection features |
Managing Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Learn how to manage, delete, and control cookie preferences.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available in the website footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive warnings before cookies are set.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Mobile Devices
Mobile browsers also provide cookie management options. Access these settings through your device's browser settings menu.
iOS Safari
Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
Android Chrome
Chrome Menu → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
Deleting Cookies
You can delete cookies already stored on your device at any time through your browser settings. This will remove all cookies from the selected timeframe.
Note: Deleting cookies may log you out of websites and remove saved preferences. You may need to re-enter information and adjust settings again.
Additional Cookie Resources
For more detailed information about managing cookies, visit these resources:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or reject cookies, doing so may impact your experience on our lottery platform. Understanding these limitations helps you make informed decisions about cookie preferences.
Essential Functionality Loss
Disabling essential cookies will prevent core website features from working. You may be unable to purchase lottery tickets, log into your account, or complete secure transactions.
Repeated Actions Required
Without cookies, you'll need to re-enter information on every visit, complete age verification repeatedly, and reconfigure preferences each time you access the site.
Lost Personalization
Rejecting preference cookies means losing customized dashboard settings, saved favorite lottery games, and personalized recommendations based on your gaming interests.
Reduced Security Features
Security cookies help protect your account from unauthorized access and fraud. Disabling them may reduce security protections and increase vulnerability to attacks.
Responsible Gaming Tools Unavailable
Cookies enable deposit limits, session time tracking, and self-exclusion features. Disabling responsible gaming cookies may prevent these player protection tools from functioning.
Recommendation: We recommend accepting essential and security cookies at minimum to ensure basic functionality and account protection.
You can customize preferences to disable only non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) while maintaining core website functionality.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through appropriate channels.
How We Notify You of Changes
Prominent notice on our website homepage announcing policy updates
Email notification to registered users for material changes
Updated cookie consent banner requiring acknowledgment of changes
Revised "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy document
Your Responsibility
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information. Continued use of our website after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
If you disagree with policy changes, you may adjust your cookie preferences or discontinue using our services.
Current Version
January 15, 2024
Review Frequency
Updated as needed
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our cookie usage, we're here to help. Our privacy team is available to address your inquiries.
Postal Address
Privacy Officer
DreamtimeJackpots.com
Privacy inquiries only
What to Include in Your Inquiry
Your full name and contact information
Specific cookie-related question or concern
Browser and device information (if relevant)
Any relevant screenshots or error messages
Response Time: We aim to respond to all cookie and privacy inquiries within 5 business days.
For urgent account security concerns, please use our priority support channels available through your account dashboard.
Related Policies
For comprehensive information about how we protect your data and manage our services, please review our related policy documents.
Your Privacy Matters
We're committed to transparency about our cookie usage and respecting your privacy choices. Manage your cookie preferences anytime through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.