Cookie Policy - Sahara Sands Casino
This Cookie Policy explains how Sahara Sands Casino uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. We take privacy seriously and want to be transparent about what information we collect and why.
Last updated: November 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and personalize your user experience.
Cookies cannot run programs or transmit viruses. They are purely data files that store information like login status, language settings or game preferences.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set time (days, months, years)
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Sahara Sands
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g. payment providers, analytics)
Which Cookies Does Sahara Sands Use?
1. Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for website operation. Without them, basic features won't work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Manages your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security against cross-site attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| currency | Stores selected currency (EUR) | 12 months |
| language | Stores language choice (DE/EN/ES) | 12 months |
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as the website won't function without them.
2. Functional Cookies
Improve your user experience by storing settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| game_history | Stores recently played games | 30 days |
| favorites | Remembers your favorite games | 6 months |
| sound_settings | Stores audio settings (on/off) | 12 months |
| view_mode | Grid or list view in lobby | 6 months |
3. Analytics & Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use the website. All data is anonymized.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
| page_performance | Measures loading times and performance | 30 days |
4. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
Used to show relevant advertising and measure marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| promo_source | Tracking promo sources (which link brought you here) | 30 days |
| affiliate_id | Affiliate tracking for partner programs | 90 days |
| fb_pixel | Facebook Pixel for retargeting | 90 days |
Why Do We Use Cookies?
Technical Functionality
Without cookies, you'd have to log in again with every page change. Your language setting wouldn't be saved. Cart and game history would be lost.
Personalization
Cookies remember your preferences. Favorite games appear on homepage, website opens in your preferred language, audio settings remain saved.
Security
Cookies help detect fraudulent activities. CSRF tokens protect against attacks. Session management prevents unauthorized access.
Analysis & Improvement
We use anonymized data to improve the website. Which pages are visited frequently? Where do users drop off? These insights help us optimize the experience.
Marketing
We show you relevant offers based on your behavior. If you like slots, you get slot promos. Table game fan? Then you see roulette tournaments.
How Can You Manage Cookies?
Via Our Website
On first visit, a cookie banner appears. There you can choose:
- Accept All: All cookies get activated
- Necessary Only: Only essential cookies, no analytics or marketing
- Settings: Detailed control - choose individual categories
You can change your choice anytime. Click "Cookie Settings" in website footer.
Via Your Browser
All modern browsers allow cookie management. Here are the instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Warning: If you block all cookies, many website features won't work anymore.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Most browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. However, there's no unified standard for this, and not all websites respect DNT. Sahara Sands considers DNT signals and reduces tracking accordingly.
Third-Party Cookies
Sahara Sands works with external partners. These sometimes set their own cookies:
Payment Providers
Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller and other payment services set cookies for secure transactions. These are subject to the privacy policies of respective providers.
Game Providers
Providers like Pragmatic Play, NetEnt and Evolution Gaming use cookies to load games and measure performance.
Analytics Services
Google Analytics helps us understand website traffic. All data is anonymized. You can block Google Analytics with a browser plugin.
Social Media
If you see social media buttons on our page (Facebook, Twitter), these can set cookies - even if you don't click them. This is beyond our control.
Cookies on Mobile Devices
On smartphones and tablets, cookies work the same as on desktop devices. The mobile version of Sahara Sands uses the same cookie categories.
Cookie Management on Mobile:
- iOS (Safari): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
- Android (Chrome): Chrome App → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
Alternatively, use incognito/private mode of your browser. Cookies aren't permanently stored there.
Your Rights
According to GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can ask what data we've stored about you
- Right to Deletion: You can request your data be deleted
- Right to Object: You can object to data processing
- Data Portability: You can request your data in machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
Changes to This Policy
We may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies or legal requirements. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date at the top.
We recommend visiting this page regularly to stay informed about changes. For substantial changes, we'll notify you via email or banner on the website.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie usage or need more details, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Cookie Inquiry
Our privacy team responds within 48 hours with an answer.
