This Cookie Policy explains how Premier Punter uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. We use cookies to keep you logged in, process payments securely, analyse platform usage, and deliver relevant advertising. You can manage your preferences at any time via our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ('first-party cookies') or by third-party services the website uses ('third-party cookies'). Cookies can be 'session cookies' which expire when you close your browser, or 'persistent cookies' which remain on your device for a set period.
2. How We Use Cookies
Premier Punter uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To keep you logged in during your session and across return visits
- To process secure payments via Stripe
- To analyse how the platform is used so we can improve it
- To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- To deliver relevant advertisements on third-party platforms
- To track affiliate referrals and attribute commissions correctly
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
3. Cookies We Use
The table below details all cookies used on Premier Punter, organised by category.
๐Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
Required
sb-access-token
Supabase
Stores your authentication session so you remain logged in
Session / 1 hour
sb-refresh-token
Supabase
Refreshes your login session automatically without requiring re-authentication
60 days
__stripe_mid
Stripe
Fraud prevention and payment security during checkout
1 year
__stripe_sid
Stripe
Stripe session identifier for secure payment processing
30 minutes
๐Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform so we can improve it.
Optional
_ga
Google Analytics
Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier
2 years
_ga_*
Google Analytics
Stores and counts page views and session data
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics
Distinguishes users for analytics within a 24-hour window
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics
Throttles request rate to Google Analytics
1 minute
๐ฏAdvertising & Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads, measure campaign performance, and track conversions.
Optional
_fbp
Facebook (Meta)
Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements and track conversions from Facebook Ads
3 months
_fbc
Facebook (Meta)
Stores the last Facebook click identifier for ad attribution
2 years
fr
Facebook (Meta)
Facebook advertising cookie used for targeted ad delivery and measurement
3 months
_gcl_au
Google Ads
Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions and ad experiment data
3 months
IDE
Google Ads (DoubleClick)
Used by Google to track user behaviour across sites for targeted advertising
1 year
test_cookie
Google Ads
Checks whether the user's browser supports cookies
15 minutes
๐Affiliate & Referral Cookies
These cookies track referrals from our affiliate partners so commissions can be attributed correctly.
Optional
pp_ref
Premier Punter
Stores the affiliate referral code when a user arrives via an affiliate link
30 days
pp_aff
Premier Punter
Tracks the affiliate campaign source for attribution
30 days
โ๏ธPreference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings to improve your experience on return visits.
Optional
pp_cookie_consent
Premier Punter
Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask again
1 year
pp_theme
Premier Punter
Remembers any display preferences you have set
1 year
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our platform. These are controlled by those third parties and are subject to their own privacy policies. We do not have direct access to the data collected by third-party cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Premier Punter, you will be shown a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent the platform from functioning correctly โ for example, you will not be able to stay logged in.
- Google Chrome โ Settings โ Privacy and security โ Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox โ Settings โ Privacy & Security โ Cookies and Site Data
- Safari โ Preferences โ Privacy โ Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge โ Settings โ Cookies and site permissions
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Google Consent Mode
Premier Punter implements Google Consent Mode to respect your cookie preferences in relation to Google Analytics and Google Ads. If you decline analytics or advertising cookies, Google Consent Mode will adjust how Google tags behave so that no identifying data is collected or used for personalisation.
7. Facebook Pixel & Meta Ads
We use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, and to build custom audiences for retargeting. If you decline advertising cookies, the Pixel will not track your activity on our site.
You can opt out of Facebook interest-based advertising at any time by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences or by visiting youronlinechoices.eu.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a 'Do Not Track' (DNT) feature. Premier Punter does not currently respond to DNT signals as there is no consistent industry standard for how to handle them. You can manage your preferences directly through our cookie consent banner.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page will always show the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.