What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They contain information that websites can access during subsequent visits, enabling features like user authentication, preference storage, and analytics tracking.
Cookies themselves do not contain personal information such as your name or email address—they typically store identifiers that link to information stored on the website's servers.
How WinBigLottery Uses Cookies
WinBig employs cookies to deliver core functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze Platform usage patterns. Our use of cookies falls into three primary categories:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. Essential cookies enable:
- Authentication: Keeping you logged into your account as you navigate between pages
- Security: Preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and other security threats
- Session Management: Maintaining your current session state throughout your visit
- Cookie Consent: Remembering whether you've accepted our cookie policy
You cannot opt out of essential cookies without losing access to core Platform features. These cookies do not track you across other websites.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices you make to enhance your experience:
- Your selected visual mode (Starter View, Pattern Explorer, Elite Spectrum, or Aurora Master)
- Display preferences (such as grid size or color theme)
- Language settings (if multiple languages become available)
Disabling preference cookies means you'll need to reconfigure settings each visit.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with WinBig:
- Which pages receive the most visits
- How long users spend on different sections
- What navigation paths users follow
- Technical information about devices and browsers accessing the Platform
We use this data to improve content, identify technical issues, and optimize user experience. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally—data is aggregated and anonymized.
Cookie Duration: Session vs. Persistent
Cookies vary in how long they remain on your device:
Session Cookies
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. They're used for temporary functions like maintaining login state during a single visit. Once you exit, session cookies are deleted automatically.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified duration (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies for:
- Remembering login credentials ("Remember Me" feature)
- Storing visual mode preferences across sessions
- Analytics tracking across multiple visits
Third-Party Cookies
WinBig may utilize third-party services that set their own cookies. These services typically include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service tracking Platform usage (if implemented)
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Services delivering fonts, scripts, or images efficiently
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies. We select vendors carefully and ensure they comply with Canadian privacy regulations.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from:
- Logging into your account
- Saving visual mode preferences
- Receiving security protections
Disabling analytics cookies will not impact functionality but limits our ability to improve the Platform based on usage data.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) settings that signal websites not to track user activity. Currently, no universal standard exists for interpreting DNT signals, and WinBig does not respond to DNT headers differently than standard traffic.
However, you can disable analytics cookies through browser settings or cookie preference tools (if provided on the Platform).
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or Platform functionality. Updates will be communicated via:
- Posting the revised policy with an updated "Last Updated" date
- Prominent Platform notice for material changes
- Email notification to registered users (for significant modifications)
Review this policy periodically to stay informed about cookie practices.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about how WinBig uses cookies or wish to report concerns about cookie practices, contact:
Email: privacy@winbiglottery.net
Phone: +1 (519) 674-8523
Mailing Address:
CAPITAL SOLUTIONS SRL
847 Colborne Street, Unit 9
London, ON N6A 3Z2
Canada