1. What this policy covers
This policy explains the cookies and local storage records used by Casino Hive UK. When we refer to cookies here, we are also talking about closely related browser storage methods where that is the practical technology being used. The goal is clarity, not jargon.
2. Why we use browser storage
We use storage to remember whether you have already confirmed you are over 18 and whether you have already made a cookie consent choice. Without that, the site would repeatedly interrupt you with the same banners and overlays. We may also use limited technical records that support performance, stability, or simple analytics. We do not use these settings to build a detailed profile of your gambling behaviour.
3. Essential items on this site
The core items used by the site are preference records tied to age confirmation and cookie consent. They keep the interface steady between visits and stop the age gate from reappearing after you have already confirmed your status. These items are closely connected to safe operation of the website and are kept deliberately narrow.
4. Consent choices
Where consent is needed, we ask for it through the cookie banner that appears near the top of the page. If you accept or decline, the website stores that choice so the banner does not ask the same question again on every page load. You can later clear that record by removing site data in your browser settings.
5. Local storage and similar technologies
Some site settings are stored through browser local storage rather than through a traditional cookie string. The practical outcome is similar: the browser remembers a preference on your device. We use this method for age confirmation and cookie preference state because it helps prevent visual flicker and repeated prompts when the page loads.
6. Third-party tools
If third-party analytics, hosting, or security tools are used to support the website, they may set or read their own technical identifiers. Where that happens, we expect those tools to be proportionate to the needs of an editorial comparison site and not to extend far beyond service administration and measurement. External casino operators you visit after leaving this website may use their own cookies and should be reviewed separately.
7. How to manage or remove cookies
You can control cookies and storage items through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or inspect stored data on a site-by-site basis. If you remove all stored items for Casino Hive UK, the site will usually ask again for age confirmation and for a cookie preference. That is normal, because the browser will no longer remember your earlier choices.
8. Relationship with the privacy policy
This cookie policy works alongside our privacy policy. The privacy policy explains the wider handling of personal data, while this page concentrates on browser-side records and the practical way consent is remembered. Reading both pages together gives the clearest picture of how the site handles information.
9. Updates and contact
We may update this policy when storage methods change or when the site introduces a new feature that affects consent handling. If you have questions about the way browser storage is used on Casino Hive UK, contact us at privacy@casinohiveuk.co.uk. We would rather answer a practical question directly than leave the policy feeling vague.