Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how strobertbellarmine.org.uk uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, including pages that feature editorial content about games such as Drop The Boss. It also describes your choices regarding these technologies. For how we handle personal data more generally, see our Privacy Policy. We are an independent informational/ editorial website. We are not a casino, do not process wagers, and do not manage player accounts.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser at the request of a website. They may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
- Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).
We may also use similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels, and SDKs in app-like experiences, which function in a comparable way.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make the site work (page navigation, remembering preferences).
- Measure performance (pages viewed, load times, errors) to improve content quality—e.g., articles explaining Drop The Boss mechanics.
- Enhance functionality (remember your display or language choices).
- Support disclosure & compliance (recording your cookie consent, affiliate transparency).
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data (such as financial information) and we do not sell personal data.
Types of cookies we use
| Category | What they do | Are they required? | Examples |
| Strictly necessary | Core site functions: routing, security, consent storage, load balancing | Required | Consent banner state, CDN/anti-abuse tokens |
| Performance / analytics | Anonymous/aggregated stats to improve articles and UX | Consent-based | Google Analytics (IP anonymisation where enabled) |
| Functionality | Remember settings (e.g., language, last visited sections) | Consent-based in some regions | Layout/theme preferences |
| Advertising / affiliate | Track outbound clicks to licensed operators to measure referrals; limit duplicate attributions | Consent-based | UTM parameters / affiliate IDs |
Availability of categories may vary over time. When in doubt, check the banner’s “Manage Preferences” panel.
Third-party cookies and embedded content
Our pages may include third-party services that set their own cookies (under their policies), for example:
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand readership and improve site performance.
- Video (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo) for embedded trailers or explainers.
- CDN/Security (e.g., Cloudflare) to deliver faster and safer pages.
- Affiliate tracking used to attribute visits when we link to licensed casino operators that host games like Drop The Boss.
We recommend reviewing any third party’s privacy/cookie notices if you interact with their widgets or follow outbound links.
Your choices: consent & control
When you first visit, we display a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all non-essential cookies,
- Reject all non-essential cookies, or
- Customise categories via Manage Preferences.
You can change your preferences at any time by re-opening the banner (link in footer) or adjusting your browser settings.
Browser controls
You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Useful paths:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari (macOS/iOS): Preferences/Settings → Privacy → Block/Manage
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality (e.g., the consent banner may reappear, preferences may not save).
Retention
- Session cookies: removed when you close the browser.
- Persistent cookies: stored for a period typically between 1 day and 24 months, depending on purpose and provider (e.g., analytics).
- Local storage / similar: retained until cleared by you or by site logic.
Exact durations for third-party cookies are set by those providers and may change; refer to their documentation.
Example cookie inventory (illustrative)
| Name / Provider | Category | Purpose | Typical Expiry |
| cookie_consent (first-party) | Strictly necessary | Stores your consent choices | 6–12 months |
| __cf_bm / Cloudflare | Strictly necessary | Bot management / performance | 30 minutes |
| _ga, _ga_* / Google Analytics | Performance | Anonymous site usage stats | 13–26 months |
| yt-remote-* / YouTube | Functionality | Player settings for embedded videos | Session–6 months |
| aff_track (first/third-party) | Advertising/affiliate | Attribute outbound clicks to licensed operators | 30–90 days |
Actual cookies may vary by region, consent, and page features.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a DNT signal. There is no common industry standard for responding to DNT. We honour your choices through our cookie banner and browser settings rather than DNT alone.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page and/or via the banner.
Contact us
Questions about this Cookie Policy or your preferences?
Address: 23 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13 4TT, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]