Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They're not programs — they can't run code or carry viruses. Think of them as a site's way of taking notes: remembering that you're logged in, which language you prefer, or whether you've already dismissed a particular pop-up.
There are also similar technologies that work in much the same way — local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels. When we say "cookies" in this policy, we mean all of these unless we specify otherwise.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Others persist on your device for a set period — anywhere from a few minutes to several years (persistent cookies). The table in Section 4 lists the exact duration for every cookie we use.
Why We Use Cookies
Running an online casino without cookies would be like a shop that forgets who you are every time you walk back in. We use cookies for four distinct purposes — and we're explicit about which is which:
- Keeping the site working properly — session management, security tokens, and your login state. Without these, you'd be logged out every time you navigate to a new page.
- Understanding how players use the site — anonymised analytics that show us which pages get visited, where players drop off, and how fast the site loads on different devices. This helps us fix problems and prioritise improvements.
- Making our marketing more relevant — tracking which ads brought you to the site so we know where to invest, and serving you ads on third-party platforms like Facebook that reflect your interest in casino gaming.
- Remembering your preferences — things like your recently played games, lobby sorting preferences, and live chat history. These aren't essential to the site working, but they make it more comfortable to use.
Types of Cookies We Use
Required for basic site functions like login and security. Cannot be disabled without breaking the site.
Help us understand how players navigate the site. We use Google Analytics. All data is anonymised.
Used to measure ad campaign effectiveness and serve retargeted ads on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Improve your experience by remembering preferences like game sorting and recently played titles.
Every cookie we set is listed below. If you see a cookie on our site that isn't in this table, let our support team know — it shouldn't be there.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Can opt out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Keeps you logged in during your visit. Expires when you close the browser. | Session | No — required |
| csrf_token | Protects your account against cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session | No — required |
| lang_pref | Remembers your language preference so you don't have to reselect it. | 1 year | No — required |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask on every visit. | 1 year | No — required |
| geo_redirect | Records your country to display the correct currency and content. | 30 days | No — required |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Can opt out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random identifier. | 2 years | Yes |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics. Stores and counts page views for this specific property. | 2 years | Yes |
| _gid | Google Analytics. Identifies a user session (resets after 24 hours). | 24 hours | Yes |
| _gat | Google Analytics. Used to throttle the request rate. | 1 minute | Yes |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Can opt out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel. Tracks page visits for ad retargeting on Facebook and Instagram. | 3 months | Yes |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook). Stores the click identifier when a user arrives from a Facebook ad. | 2 years | Yes |
| ads_promo_id | Records which affiliate or marketing campaign referred you to the site. | 30 days | Yes |
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Can opt out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ui_theme | Remembers your display preferences (e.g. game grid layout or lobby sorting). | 6 months | Yes |
| recently_played | Stores a short list of your recently played games for quick access on the lobby. | 30 days | Yes |
| chat_session | Maintains your live support chat history during an active session. | Session | Yes |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services rather than by us directly. This happens when we embed functionality from external providers — analytics platforms, advertising networks, and support tools. These third parties set cookies under their own domain and according to their own privacy policies.
The main third parties whose cookies you may encounter on Leon Casino are:
- Google (Analytics) — Google Analytics cookies track anonymised page view and session data to help us understand site performance. Google's privacy policy is at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out sitewide at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Meta / Facebook — The Meta Pixel sets cookies that allow us to measure ad conversions and build retargeting audiences on Facebook and Instagram. Meta's data policy is at facebook.com/policy. You can manage ad preferences in your Facebook account under Settings → Ads.
- Affiliate and traffic platforms — If you arrived via a referral link, a session cookie from the referring affiliate network may be set to attribute your visit correctly. These cookies expire within 30 days and don't collect personal data beyond the referral source.
- Live chat provider — Our customer support chat tool may set a session cookie to maintain your chat history during a support interaction.
Your Choices
You have real control over most of the cookies on our site. Here are your options, from lightest to most thorough:
Option 1 — Accept only essential cookies
When you first visit the site, our cookie notice gives you the option to accept only the cookies that are strictly necessary for the platform to function. If you choose this, analytics, marketing, and functional cookies won't be set. Your experience will still work — you'll just miss out on features like recently played games in the lobby.
Option 2 — Opt out of Google Analytics
Google provides a browser add-on that prevents Google Analytics from collecting data across all websites you visit — not just ours. Install it from tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This is useful if you want to block analytics tracking globally, not just on Leon Casino.
Option 3 — Opt out of Meta ad tracking
If you have a Facebook or Instagram account, you can manage how Meta uses your data for advertising in your account settings under Settings → Ads → Ad preferences. You can also use Meta's off-Facebook activity tool to disconnect activity data from external sites including ours.
Option 4 — Browser-level cookie blocking
Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies entirely, or set rules for specific sites. See Section 7 for browser-by-browser instructions. Be aware that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using core site features.
Browser-by-Browser Settings
Each browser handles cookie management slightly differently. Here's where to find the controls in the four most common ones:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
On mobile, iOS Safari settings are found in the device Settings app under Safari, not in the browser itself. On Android, Chrome's cookie settings are under the three-dot menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We update this Cookie Policy whenever we add or remove a cookie, change a third-party provider, or when regulations require us to update our disclosures. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page always reflects the current version.
If we make a significant change — such as introducing a new category of cookie that collects additional data — we'll display a notice on the site and ask for your consent again where required. Minor changes like updating a cookie duration or fixing a description won't trigger a new consent prompt.
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact Leon Casino support via live chat at pro-leon.com. For concerns about third-party tracking, the relevant third party's privacy policy and support channels are your best starting point.