This Cookie Policy explains how Jackpot Hub (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies on jackpothub.app (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal information more broadly, and our Terms of Use, which govern your use of the Site.

By continuing to browse after interacting with our cookie banner, you acknowledge this policy. Where non-essential technologies require consent, we ask for your permission before activating them.

1. What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work efficiently, remember preferences, and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remaining until they expire or you delete them).

We also use similar technologies, including:

• Local storage: Data stored in your browser that persists until cleared. We use this for age verification and cookie consent records.
• Session storage: Temporary browser storage cleared when the tab closes, where used by third-party games.
• Pixels and server logs: Technical records that help us understand page requests and diagnose errors.

Throughout this policy, references to “cookies” include these comparable technologies unless stated otherwise.

2. Why we use cookies

We group cookies and storage by purpose. The categories below describe what we use and why:

• Strictly necessary: Required for the Site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, load balancing, security protections, and remembering that you confirmed you are 18+. Without these, the Site may not operate correctly. These do not require consent under most privacy frameworks because they are essential to the service you request.
• Functional: Remember choices you make, such as accepting the cookie banner or dismissing notices. They improve convenience but are not strictly required for basic operation.
• Performance and analytics: Collect aggregated, often anonymised information about how visitors use the Site — for example, which pages load slowly or where errors occur — so we can improve stability and layout. We do not use these for cross-site advertising profiles.

We do not use cookies to sell your personal information. We do not deploy advertising or retargeting cookies that follow you across unrelated websites for marketing purposes. Our focus is operating a free entertainment lounge, not monetising visitor behaviour through ad networks.

3. Cookies and storage we set

The following table summarises key first-party items we control. Names may be updated as we improve the Site; the purpose remains the same.

• plz_age_verified (local storage) — Records that you confirmed you are 18 or older on our age gate. Duration: until you clear site data or we update our storage keys. Category: strictly necessary.
• plz_cookies_accepted (local storage) — Records that you accepted our cookie banner. Duration: until cleared. Category: functional.

We do not currently operate a separate analytics dashboard that assigns persistent user IDs across sessions for marketing. If we introduce additional first-party cookies in future, we will update this policy and, where required, request your consent before use.

4. Third-party cookies and embedded content

Some content on the Site is delivered by third parties who may set their own cookies or use similar technologies when their resources load in your browser. Examples include:

• Embedded game iframes: When you launch a game, the provider’s domain may set session cookies, store gameplay preferences, or collect technical data needed to run the game. Their practices are governed by their own policies.
• Font and icon CDNs: Services such as Google Fonts or Tabler Icons may log delivery requests. These are typically minimal technical logs rather than behavioural profiles.
• External wellbeing links: Organisations listed on Safe Harbour may set cookies if you visit their websites directly from our links.

We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for how external providers use them. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie documentation of game studios and CDNs when you interact with their content. Blocking third-party cookies in your browser may affect game loading or display.

5. How long cookies last

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies and local storage items remain until their expiry date, until you delete them, or until we change our implementation. Our age and consent records are designed to persist so you are not repeatedly interrupted on return visits, unless you clear data or use private browsing mode that discards storage at session end.

6. Managing cookies and your choices

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, delete existing cookies site by site, or prompt you before a cookie is stored. You can also clear local storage through browser data-clearing tools.

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies or clearing local storage may prevent the age gate from remembering your confirmation, cause the cookie banner to reappear, or stop embedded games from loading correctly. These outcomes are a consequence of your browser settings, not a fault of the Site.

Instructions for common browsers (menus may vary by version):

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies / Delete browsing data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data
• Apple Safari: Settings or Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
• Mobile devices: Check your operating system privacy settings for Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android) storage controls.

On some devices you can also enable “Do Not Track” or Global Privacy Control signals. We consider such signals where technically feasible but may still use strictly necessary cookies to deliver the service.

7. Consent and withdrawal

When you first visit the Site, we display a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies. Clicking “Accept” indicates your consent to non-essential cookies and storage described in this policy, in addition to strictly necessary technologies required for operation.

You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies and local storage for jackpothub.app through your browser. After withdrawal, non-essential technologies will not be reactivated until you accept again. Strictly necessary cookies may still be used because the Site cannot function without them.

If you have questions about your choices or need help understanding what was stored, contact us and we will assist where possible.

8. Relationship to New Zealand privacy law

Information collected via cookies may constitute personal information under the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) when it can be linked to an identifiable individual, such as through an IP address combined with other data. Our Privacy Policy explains your rights of access, correction, and complaint in more detail.

9. Updates to this policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, browser technology, the cookies we use, or our services. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will change when we publish a new version. Significant updates may be communicated via a notice on the Site. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

10. Contact

Questions about cookies or this policy may be sent to support@jackpothub.app, or via our Contact Form. Postal address: Jackpot Hub, 118 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.