1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small encrypted alphanumeric files stored on your local browser when visiting websites. On
PokerStars, these files facilitate secure account authentication, remember in-game
settings (such as audio preferences and bet denomination presets), and ensure continuous state
synchronization across live dealer games.
2. Categories of Cookies We Deploy
We classify our cookies into four distinct operational tiers:
| Cookie Category
| Operational Purpose
| Duration
| Can Be Disabled?
|
| Strictly Necessary
| Essential for account login, session token validation, and financial transaction security.
| Session / 30 Days
| No (Required)
|
| Fraud & Geolocation
| Verifies physical location compliance to satisfy US and international gaming jurisdictions.
| Session
| No (Required)
|
| Functional Preferences
| Preserves sound volume, preferred slot layouts, and language settings.
| 1 Year
| Yes
|
| Affiliate & Performance
| Attributes referral campaigns via `/go/` links and measures page load speeds.
| 90 Days
| Yes
|
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can adjust, disable, or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Please Note: Disabling strictly necessary or geolocation cookies will prevent you from
accessing real-money wagering lobbies, launching slot titles, or completing deposits due to legal
compliance mandates.