Cookie Policy

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are text files containing a small amount of information that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Your browser makes cookies available each time you visit our websites. Your web browser then sends these cookies back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes those cookies.

Web beacons are small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") typically used to demonstrate a webpage was accessed or that certain content was viewed. Flash cookies are locally stored browser plug-ins used to add interactive and multimedia content into websites.

In this notice, the terms "cookies" or "similar technologies" are used interchangeably to refer to all technologies that we may use to store data in your browser or device or that facilitate collection of personal information.

Click here to see how you can control the use of cookies. You can find more information about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.

Why do we use cookies?

Cookies are used by our websites to improve your online experience and to ensure that relevant content and functions are delivered and used more effectively.

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies to perform various functions across our sites.

Session cookies are downloaded to your device temporarily for the period that you browse a particular website; these cookies might allow you to navigate between pages more efficiently or enable websites to remember the preferences you select. Persistent cookies can be used to help websites remember you as a returning visitor or ensure the online adverts you receive are more relevant to your interests.

How we use cookies?

When you visit our websites, Cookies will be placed on your device in two ways. Cookies placed by Betfair, as the site operator, are called "first party" Cookies. Cookies may also be placed on your device by a party other than Betfair. Such cookies are known as "third party" cookies. Examples of the uses of third party cookies include collecting information about browsing habits and providing tailored content to you.

While there are many different uses for first and third party cookies, the cookies used by us all fall into one of the following four main categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Functionality Cookies
Performance Cookies
Third Party Marketing / Targeting Cookies

Set out below is more information on these categories of cookies, including their purpose and whether these cookies collect personal data:

How can you control the use of cookies?

You can amend your browser settings to block some or all cookies. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your preferred web browser. For your ease of reference we have provided the links below which provide instructions on how to remove and delete cookies for some of the more common web browsers. Please be aware that if you block cookies from the websites, some or all the website's functions may not perform as intended:

Mobile phone users may have to refer to their handset manual for details on how to block cookies using their mobile browser. For more information about online behavioural advertising cookies and opt-out controls, please go to http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.

How can you manage your cookie preferences?

You can review your privacy preferences by accessing the Privacy Preference Centre link at the bottom of the homepage.

Please note, if you change and remove your consent for a specific class of cookie, a cookie may remain on your device. However, it will be disabled and will not be collected by us. For more information on how you can remove cookies form your device, please refer to "How can you control the use of cookies".

Using Adblocker Technologies?

If you are using adblocker technologies, please note that certain adblockers can block our ability to prompt you to manage your cookie settings or to benefit from the rich user experience we provide. If you wish to enable your experience further, please turn off your adblocking technology and review your cookies settings via our cookie notice.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use Cookies, you can contact us by emailing dataprotection@paddypowerbetfair.com.

Version 05-22. Published on 26/04/2022