What are Cookies?#
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Why We Use Cookies#
Dice Bastion uses cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Website Functionality#
These cookies are necessary for our website to work properly. Without them, certain features would not be available:
- Shopping Cart: Remember items you’ve added to your cart
- User Sessions: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
- Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure connections
- Cookie Preferences: Remember your cookie consent choices
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
2. Analytics and Performance (Optional)#
With your permission, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Pages visited and content viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation patterns
- Device and browser information (anonymized)
- General location (country/city level only)
This helps us:
- Improve website performance
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Understand which content is most valuable
- Make informed decisions about site improvements
Cookies We Use#
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
dicebastion_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
cart_session | Essential | Maintains your shopping cart | Session |
auth_token | Essential | Keeps you logged in | 7 days |
_ga | Analytics | Google Analytics (if enabled) | 24 months |
_gid | Analytics | Google Analytics (if enabled) | 24 hours |
Note: Analytics cookies are only loaded if you give explicit consent.
Third-Party Cookies#
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Payment Processing#
- SumUp: Processes secure payments. SumUp may set cookies during checkout.
- SumUp Privacy Policy
Analytics (Optional)#
If you consent to analytics cookies, we may use:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand site usage (anonymized data only)
- Google Analytics Privacy Policy
We do NOT use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking cookies
Managing Your Cookie Preferences#
You have full control over which cookies you accept:
1. Via Our Cookie Banner#
Click the cookie icon (🍪) at the bottom right of any page to:
- View current cookie settings
- Enable or disable optional cookies
- Review what each cookie type does
2. Via Your Browser#
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
Google Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option
Firefox:
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preferred option
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Choose your preferred option
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Choose your preferred option
3. Browser Extensions#
You can use browser extensions like:
- uBlock Origin
- Privacy Badger
- Cookie AutoDelete
Impact of Disabling Cookies#
If you disable essential cookies:#
- Shopping cart will not work
- You won’t stay logged in
- Checkout process will fail
- Some pages may not load correctly
If you disable analytics cookies:#
- No impact on functionality
- We won’t be able to improve the site based on usage data
- Your visit won’t be counted in our statistics
Cookie Retention Periods#
| Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Essential cookies | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 24 months |
| Consent preferences | 12 months (then we’ll ask again) |
Updates to This Policy#
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- Cookies we use
- Legal requirements
- Our services and features
When we make significant changes, we’ll:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top
- Notify you via the cookie banner
- May ask you to re-consent to new cookie types
Gibraltar Compliance#
As a business operating in Gibraltar, we comply with:
- UK GDPR (Gibraltar follows UK data protection law)
- Gibraltar Data Protection Act 2004
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations
Gibraltar does not have VAT, simplifying our cookie requirements for e-commerce compared to EU states.
Your Rights#
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: Know what cookies we’ve set
- Rectification: Correct any inaccurate data collected
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
Questions?#
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Dice Bastion, Gibraltar
You can also:
- Review our Privacy Policy
- Read about your rights under GDPR
Technical Details#
For developers and technically-minded users:
Cookie Security#
- All cookies are served over HTTPS
- HttpOnly flags set where appropriate
- SameSite attributes configured
- Secure flag enabled for sensitive cookies
Data Minimization#
We follow the principle of data minimization:
- Only collect necessary cookie data
- Anonymize analytics data
- Regular cookie audits
- Automatic cleanup of expired cookies
Cookie Consent Management#
Our consent management system:
- Blocks optional cookies until consent given
- Stores preferences locally (localStorage)
- Versions consent (re-ask if policy changes)
- Provides easy preference updates