- Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used when you access or use the Gateway Casinos website. It describes what cookies are, which categories are applied, the purposes they serve, and the options available for managing or withdrawing consent.
By continuing to use the website after being presented with the cookie notice, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with the settings selected. This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about the handling of personal data collected through the services.
- What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and to remember certain information about your session or preferences.
In addition to cookies, similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects may be used. For the purposes of this document, all such technologies are referred to collectively as “cookies.”
- Categories of Cookies Used
Gateway Casinos uses the following categories of cookies on its website:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled through the cookie management tool because the site cannot operate properly without them. They are typically set in response to actions taken by the user, such as logging into an account, navigating between pages, or accessing secure areas of the site. No personal data is collected through these cookies for marketing purposes.
Functions supported by strictly necessary cookies include session management, account authentication, fraud prevention, and security controls.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices made by the user and to provide enhanced, more personalized features. These may include language preferences, region or jurisdiction settings, and other display options that affect how content is presented.
If functional cookies are disabled, some features of the website may not operate as intended, and certain preferences may need to be re-entered on each visit.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website. This includes which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on particular pages, and whether any error messages are encountered. The data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.
This information is used to understand how the website is used and to make improvements to its structure and content. Analytics tools that may be used include services such as Google Analytics. Where such tools are used, data may be processed in accordance with the terms of those third-party providers.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising and targeting cookies may be set on the website by third-party advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of user interests and to display relevant content or advertising on other websites. They do not store information that directly identifies an individual but are based on uniquely identifying a browser and device.
Users may opt out of advertising cookies through the cookie preference centre or through the opt-out mechanisms provided by the relevant third parties.
- Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies placed on a device when visiting the website are set by third parties, including analytics providers and advertising networks. Gateway Casinos does not control the operation of third-party cookies. Users are encouraged to review the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties directly for information about how data collected through their technologies is processed.
- Cookie Consent and Management
When the website is first visited, a cookie notice is displayed. This notice allows users to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize preferences by category
The selected preferences are recorded and applied for the duration specified in the relevant cookie or until the user changes these preferences. Cookie settings can be revisited and updated at any time using the cookie preference link available in the footer of the website.
In addition to on-site controls, cookies can be managed through browser settings. Most browsers allow users to view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites or from all websites. Blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may affect the functionality of the website and may prevent access to certain features.
For guidance on managing cookies in commonly used browsers, users should refer to the help documentation provided by their browser provider.
- Retention Periods
Different cookies remain on a device for different lengths of time. Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a set period defined in the cookie itself, or until they are deleted manually.
The retention period for each cookie category is determined by its purpose. Strictly necessary session cookies typically expire at the end of the browsing session. Analytics and functional cookies may persist for a longer period, generally between 30 days and 24 months, depending on the specific cookie.
- Cookies and Canadian Privacy Law
Gateway Casinos operates with reference to applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any applicable provincial privacy laws. Where cookies involve the collection or processing of personal information, such data is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.
Where the website is accessible to users in Ontario or other regulated jurisdictions, cookie practices are applied in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable gaming regulators and data protection guidance relevant to those regions.
- Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies used, applicable legal requirements, or internal practices. When material changes are made, the effective date of this document will be updated. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed about the use of cookies.
The current version of this Cookie Policy is effective as of 2025.
- Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy or about how Gateway Casinos handles cookies and related data may be submitted through the support channels listed on the Contact page. Enquiries will be responded to within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with standard support procedures.