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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 07.13.2026
This Cookie and Similar Technologies Policy explains how WorldPokerDeals (“WorldPokerDeals”, “WPD”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies, local storage, session storage, scripts, tags, widgets, and similar technologies on our website.
We use these technologies to keep the website working, support account features, remember certain choices, understand how visitors use the website, provide live chat, and display embedded content.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
WorldPokerDeals is an informational and affiliate website. We do not operate online poker rooms, casinos, sportsbooks, or gambling platforms. We do not accept bets, process deposits or withdrawals, or hold player funds.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, scripts, tags, pixels, embedded widgets, and other tools that may store information on your device or access information already stored on your device.
These technologies can help websites:
- keep you logged in;
- remember your choices;
- maintain website security;
- measure website performance;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- display third-party content;
- support live chat or other interactive features.
2. Technologies We Use
The table below explains the main cookies and similar technologies we use on WorldPokerDeals.
| Technology | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WorldPokerDeals session cookie (wpd.v3) | Site operator | Essential / strictly necessary | Authentication, session management, user role, session continuity, and UI session state | 1 year | Not required where used only for essential account and website functionality |
| WorldPokerDeals local storage items | Site operator | Functional / preference / notice-related | Remembering 18+ confirmation, disclaimer acknowledgement, T&C/privacy popup status, Kast banner dismissal, and similar interface choices | Until cleared / 1 year | May not require consent where used for essential or requested functionality; otherwise used according to applicable consent requirements |
| Google Tag Manager / tags inside GTM | Google / configured third parties | Analytics and event measurement | Managing analytics and event measurement tags. Exact cookies and technologies depend on the tags configured inside the GTM container | Depends on active tags and settings | Consent may be required before non-essential analytics or measurement tags are activated |
| Google Analytics 4, if enabled through GTM or Google tags | Analytics | Measuring website traffic, user sessions, events, approximate location, browser/device information, and website performance | Depends on Google Analytics settings; GA4 cookies may include _ga and _ga_ | Consent may be required before analytics cookies are set, depending on applicable law and user location | |
| Jivo widget | Jivo | Live chat and support | Providing live chat, support functionality, chat session continuity, and related service features | Determined by Jivo and website configuration | Consent or preference settings may apply depending on how the widget is loaded and applicable law |
| Twitter/X widget | X/Twitter | Embedded third-party content / social media | Displaying embedded social content on post pages and enabling interaction with X/Twitter content | Determined by X/Twitter | Consent or interaction-based loading may be required depending on configuration and applicable law |
3. Essential Technologies
Essential technologies are needed for the website to work properly and securely.
We may use essential technologies to:
- keep you logged in;
- maintain your session;
- identify user roles;
- support registered-user features;
- protect the website from abuse;
- remember security or account-related actions;
- keep basic website functions working.
For example, the WorldPokerDeals session cookie (wpd.v3) may be used for authentication, session continuity, user role, and UI session state.
If you block or delete essential technologies, some parts of the website may not work correctly. For example, you may not be able to log in, stay logged in, use registered-user features, or maintain a stable session.
4. Functional and Preference Technologies
Functional and preference technologies help us remember choices you have made on the website.
For example, WorldPokerDeals may use local storage to remember:
- 18+ confirmation;
- disclaimer acknowledgement;
- T&C/privacy popup status;
- Kast banner dismissal;
- similar interface choices.
These technologies help avoid repeatedly showing the same notices or interface elements. They may remain stored in your browser until they expire, are replaced, or are cleared by you.
5. Analytics and Event Measurement
We may use analytics and event measurement technologies to understand how visitors use WorldPokerDeals and to improve the website.
These technologies may help us understand:
- which pages are visited;
- how users navigate the website;
- which features are used;
- how users interact with buttons, links, forms, reviews, or other elements;
- website performance and technical issues;
- referral sources;
- general audience trends.
We use Google Tag Manager to manage tags on the website. Tags inside the GTM container may include Google Analytics 4 or other configured analytics and measurement tools.
The exact cookies, local storage entries, scripts, tags, and similar technologies used may depend on the active configuration of the GTM container.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential analytics and measurement technologies will be used only with consent.
6. Google Analytics 4
We may use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic and usage.
Google Analytics 4 may collect information such as:
- number of users;
- session statistics;
- approximate geolocation;
- browser and device information;
- page views;
- event interactions;
- referral source.
GA4 tags may use cookies such as _ga and _ga_
Google may process this data on our behalf in accordance with Google Analytics terms and settings.
7. Live Chat and Support Widgets
WorldPokerDeals may use the Jivo widget to provide live chat and support functionality.
The Jivo widget may use cookies, local storage, scripts, or similar technologies to:
- display the chat widget;
- maintain chat session continuity;
- remember chat status;
- support communication with users;
- provide customer support functionality.
Use of the Jivo widget may involve processing by Jivo as a third-party provider. Jivo’s own privacy and cookie practices may apply where its services are used.
8. Embedded Social Content
Some pages on WorldPokerDeals may include embedded social content, including Twitter/X widgets.
Embedded social content may allow third-party providers to set or access cookies, local storage, pixels, scripts, or similar technologies when the content loads or when you interact with it.
This may allow the third-party provider to recognize your browser or device, measure interaction, personalize content, or connect activity with your account on that third-party service if you are logged in there.
We do not control how X/Twitter or other third-party platforms use their own cookies or similar technologies. Their privacy and cookie policies apply to their services.
9. Affiliate Tracking
WorldPokerDeals is an affiliate website. Some links on our website may contain affiliate tracking parameters.
When you click an affiliate link, the third-party operator or affiliate platform may receive information such as:
- referral source;
- tracking ID or affiliate ID;
- click time;
- technical data associated with the click;
- information needed to attribute registrations or qualifying actions.
Affiliate tracking may be handled by third-party operators or affiliate platforms after you leave WorldPokerDeals. We do not control the cookies or similar technologies used by third-party websites after you click an external link.
For more information about our commercial relationships, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
10. Third-Party Technologies
Some technologies used on WorldPokerDeals are provided by third parties, such as Google, Jivo, X/Twitter, or other configured providers.
Third-party technologies may be used for:
- analytics;
- event measurement;
- live chat;
- embedded content;
- security;
- fraud prevention;
- affiliate tracking;
- website performance.
Third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies, cookie policies, terms, and technical settings.
We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party service you interact with.
11. How You Can Manage Cookies and Similar Technologies
You may be able to manage cookies and similar technologies in several ways.
11.1 Website Consent Tools
Where available, you can use our cookie banner, consent tool, privacy settings, or “Cookie Settings” link to manage your choices for non-essential cookies and similar technologies.
11.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies. Browser settings may also allow you to clear local storage, session storage, and other site data.
Please note that if you block or delete essential cookies or local storage, some website features may not work correctly.
11.3 Device and Privacy Settings
Your device, browser, operating system, or privacy tools may provide additional settings for limiting tracking, analytics, embedded content, or third-party technologies.
11.4 Third-Party Controls
Some third-party providers may offer their own opt-out or privacy controls. These controls are managed by the relevant third party and may be subject to their own terms and policies.
12. Consent and Legal Requirements
Some cookies and similar technologies are essential for the website to function and may be used without separate consent where permitted by applicable law.
Non-essential technologies, such as analytics, event measurement, live chat widgets, embedded social content, or third-party tracking technologies, may require consent depending on your location, applicable law, and how the technology is configured.
Where consent is required, we aim to request it before activating the relevant non-essential technologies.
You may be able to withdraw or change your consent using the tools made available on the website or through your browser settings.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie and Similar Technologies Policy from time to time.
Updates may be needed when we change our website features, analytics setup, GTM container, third-party widgets, affiliate tracking, or legal/compliance requirements.
When we update this policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie and Similar Technologies Policy or how we use cookies, local storage, session storage, scripts, tags, widgets, or similar technologies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: worldpokerdeals.com