COOKIES POLICY
Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 02 June 2025
Table of Contents
- Policy Statement
- 1. Legal Basis for Deployment
- 2. Classification of Cookies
- 3. Consent Management Platform
- 4. Third-Party Tracking Technologies
- 5. User Consent Control
- 6. Browser-Level Cookie Management
- 7. Local Shared Objects
- 8. Advertising and Attribution Technologies
- 9. Amendments
- 10. Contact Information
- Governing Law
Policy Statement
This Cookies Policy ("Policy") sets out the binding legal terms governing the classification, deployment, and user control of cookies and comparable tracking technologies on the website operated by DIGITAL BLAST MEDIA LTD at https://colomboslots.com ("Website").
Cookies are small data files installed on a user’s device—such as a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet—when accessing a website. These files may contain identifiers, session tokens, or configuration data. Cookies are used to support core technical functions, preserve user preferences, measure browsing activity, facilitate performance analytics, and enable compliant advertising attribution.
This Policy is issued pursuant to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), applicable provincial privacy statutes, the UK GDPR, and all relevant consumer protection frameworks. It forms an enforceable part of the Website’s Terms & Conditions and must be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Use of the Website constitutes express agreement to the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.
1. Legal Basis for Deployment
Cookies are deployed on the Website only where a lawful basis exists under applicable privacy and consumer protection law. Essential cookies—those necessary for functionality, security, or system stability—are exempt from consent requirements. All other cookies are deployed only upon obtaining verifiable, informed, and unambiguous user consent.
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Technical operation and platform integrity | Implied contractual necessity; consent not required |
| Preference retention and interface customisation | Express, informed user consent |
| Performance measurement and analytics tracking | Prior user opt-in required |
| Behavioural advertising | Consent required; obtained through a certified Consent Management Platform |
| Affiliate referral and conversion attribution | Consent required prior to enabling affiliate tracking systems |
2. Classification of Cookies
Cookies deployed through the Website are categorised according to their function and regulatory treatment:
| Category | Description | Consent Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for session continuity, secure login, and foundational website operations | No |
| Functional Cookies | Store settings such as language, layout, and display preferences | Yes |
| Analytics Cookies | Measure traffic, usage patterns, and user flows for internal optimization purposes | Yes |
| Advertising Cookies | Enable delivery of personalised ads, frequency capping, and engagement measurement | Yes |
| Affiliate Tracking Cookies | Facilitate referral validation, partner compensation, and click attribution under affiliate agreements | Yes |
| Unclassified Cookies | Cookies detected by scanners but pending final classification or internal verification | Yes |
No non-essential cookies are deployed until valid user consent is recorded using our Consent Management Platform (CMP). Consent logs are retained for audit and compliance purposes.
3. Consent Management Platform
The Website uses CookieYes, a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP), to ensure lawful deployment of cookies in accordance with PIPEDA, CASL, UK GDPR, and advertising platform policies.
CookieYes performs the following compliance functions:
- Presents a category-based cookie banner at first user access
- Blocks non-essential cookies until consent is given
- Stores consent logs with timestamps and metadata
- Enables users to modify or withdraw consent at any time
- Performs ongoing scans for new cookies and classifications
The CMP is fully integrated with the Website and controls all cookie activation for non-essential purposes.
4. Third-Party Tracking Technologies
Where user consent is given, the Website may incorporate approved third-party tracking tools to enable advertising analytics, UX diagnostics, and affiliate attribution.
| Technology | Provider | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Pixel | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Enables remarketing, behavioural analytics, and audience segmentation |
| Microsoft Clarity | Microsoft Corporation | Tracks interaction heatmaps, clickstreams, and user navigation patterns |
| Microsoft UET Tag | Microsoft Corporation | Monitors advertising campaigns and visitor behaviours |
| Affiliate Conversion Tags | Approved affiliate networks | Measures referral outcomes and conversion attribution |
Third-party processors are contractually obligated to limit processing to approved purposes, apply appropriate security safeguards, and comply with Canadian and UK privacy law.
5. User Consent Control
Users may manage cookie preferences through the CookieYes interface, accessible via the Website footer or settings panel. Consent categories may be modified or withdrawn at any time. Preferences take immediate effect and deactivate any relevant tracking technologies.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect prior lawful processing based on earlier consent.
6. Browser-Level Cookie Management
Users can also manage cookie use directly through their browser. Most modern browsers offer tools to block, clear, or restrict cookies on a site-by-site basis.
| Browser | Support Resource |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050 |
| Mozilla Firefox | https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox |
| Safari | https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac |
| Microsoft Edge | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies |
| Opera | https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies |
Disabling essential cookies may limit core site functionality.
7. Local Shared Objects
In limited cases, the Website may use Local Shared Objects (Flash Cookies) to maintain embedded media settings. These can be managed through Adobe’s Flash Player Settings Manager:
https://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager07.html
Blocking these objects may impair media playback or interface responsiveness.
8. Advertising and Attribution Technologies
With user consent, the Website may use tracking technologies to support:
- Session-based ad targeting and campaign measurement
- Audience segmentation and remarketing lists
- Affiliate partner conversions and click attribution
All activity complies with:
- PIPEDA, UK GDPR, and provincial privacy legislation
- CASL and commercial messaging requirements
- Google and Microsoft ad policy restrictions
- Consumer protection laws in applicable jurisdictions
We do not share personal identifiers (e.g., name, email, or location data) with ad platforms unless separately authorised. Consent is always managed through CookieYes.
9. Amendments
We may revise this Policy at any time due to legal, technical, or operational developments. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most current version. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes binding acceptance.
10. Contact Information
Questions about this Policy or cookies and tracking technology should be directed to:
DIGITAL BLAST MEDIA LTD
20 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU, United Kingdom
Website: https://colomboslots.com
Support: support@colomboslots.com
Privacy: privacy@colomboslots.com
Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Users in Canada may also have protections under provincial privacy and consumer law.
