1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are compact text files stored on your computer or mobile browser when visiting websites. They empower web applications to recognize devices on subsequent visits, remember user preferences (such as language, odds display format, and active betting slip entries), and safeguard against cross-site request forgery attacks.
2. Categories of Cookies We Deploy
| Cookie Type | Purpose & Operational Function | Necessity |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enables user authentication, encrypted SSL transactions, session maintenance, and geo-compliance verification. Without these, betting services cannot operate. | Mandatory |
| Functional & Preferences | Stores selected odds layout formats (Decimal, American, Fractional), sound settings on slot games, and saved betting slip states. | Recommended |
| Performance & Analytics | Monitors aggregated web telemetry, page loading speeds, bounce metrics, and error rates to optimize portal infrastructure. | Optional |
| Affiliate & Marketing | Tracks referral attribution for player bonus eligibility via affiliate bridges such as /go/ and prevents duplicate promotional exploitation. | Optional |
3. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You possess complete authority over cookie preferences through your web browser configuration settings. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is transmitted:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will disrupt your session, leading to failed login authorizations, location check failures, or disabled sportsbook betting tickets.
4. Third-Party Trackers & Geolocation Vendors
To adhere to regulatory requirements in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Connecticut, West Virginia, Delaware, and Rhode Island, Hollywood Bets interfaces with state-approved geolocation engines (including GeoComply). These engines use temporary browser tokens to ensure wagers are placed legally within state boundaries.
5. Cookie Policy Revisions & Inquiries
For questions regarding cookie practices, contact our web compliance team:
Hollywood Bets Web Architecture Team
Email: [email protected]
Official Portal: https://us-hollywoodbets.com/