Cookie Policy
This site uses only strictly necessary cookies for authentication and payment processing.
You do not need to accept cookies to use our site - all cookies we use are essential for the service to function.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide essential functionality like keeping you logged in.
Cookies We Use
We only use strictly necessary cookies that are essential for our website to work properly. These cookies do not require your consent under UK law (PECR) because they are necessary to provide the service you have requested.
Authentication & Session Cookies
Purpose: Keep you logged in and maintain your session while you browse the site.
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 30 days for "Remember Me" functionality.
Examples: auth_token, session_id
Payment Processing Cookies
Purpose: Enable secure payment processing through our payment provider (Cashflows). These cookies are essential for completing transactions.
Duration: Typically session-based or short-term (a few hours).
Third-party provider: Cashflows Payment Solutions
Security Cookies
Purpose: Protect you and our site from fraud and malicious activity. These help detect and prevent security threats.
Duration: Varies, typically session-based or up to 24 hours.
Examples: CSRF tokens, anti-fraud checks
What We Don't Use
We do not use:
- Marketing or advertising cookies
- Third-party tracking cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads)
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking or profiling cookies
Analytics Without Cookies
We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does NOT use cookies. Instead, it uses browser localStorage to track basic usage statistics (like page views and visitor counts) without identifying you personally or tracking you across websites.
Umami is self-hosted on our own servers, and no data is shared with third parties. It collects only anonymous, aggregated data to help us understand how people use our site.
Managing Cookies
Since all our cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function, disabling them will prevent you from:
- Logging into your account
- Completing payments and entering competitions
- Maintaining your shopping basket
- Accessing secure areas of the site
If you still wish to block cookies, you can do so through your browser settings:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: hello@playatom.co.uk