Cookies Policy – Westio

Purpose of this policy

This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used when you visit Westio, what they can do, and how you can manage your preferences. It is intended to help you make informed decisions about the information your browser stores or shares when you use the website.

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your device. Similar technologies can include tools that recognise a browser or help record activity on a website. Depending on how a site is configured, these technologies may be used to support basic functions, remember preferences, protect accounts, understand website performance, or help deliver relevant content.

This policy should be read alongside any other Westio privacy information available on the website. It describes cookies in general terms and does not guarantee that every type of cookie or technology listed below is used on every visit.

How cookies may be used

Cookies may serve different purposes:

• Essential functions: These may help the website operate, maintain a session, support account access, or assist with security and fraud prevention.
• Preferences: These may remember choices, such as language or display settings, so that they do not need to be selected repeatedly.
• Performance and analytics: These may provide information about how visitors use pages, such as which sections are viewed or whether an error occurs. Such information can help identify technical issues and improve the website.
• Third-party features: Some website functions may rely on services provided by other organisations. Those services may use their own cookies or similar technologies, subject to their own privacy practices.

The type and duration of a cookie can vary. Some cookies are temporary and expire when a browser session ends. Others may remain on a device for a longer period or until they are removed. Westio may update or change the technologies used as website functions develop.

Awareness of risks and maintaining control

Cookies can make online services work more consistently, but they also involve information being stored or accessed on your device. Depending on the technology and the settings applied, information may relate to your browser, device, preferences, or activity on the website. Cookies do not necessarily identify you by name, but they may be associated with an account or other information in some circumstances.

Consider the privacy settings on devices and browsers you share with others. If another person can access your browser, saved preferences or an active session may also be visible to them. Logging out when you finish using an account and avoiding saved sign-in details on shared devices can help reduce unwanted access.

You can manage cookies through your browser or device settings. Available choices vary, and blocking or removing certain cookies may affect website functions, including account access or saved preferences. If Westio provides a cookie preference tool, you can use it to review the choices offered there. Changing browser settings does not necessarily remove information already held by third-party services.

Self-control and responsible use

Westio is associated with online gambling entertainment. Cookies and similar technologies may support website functions, but they do not determine whether gambling is appropriate for you, assess your personal circumstances, or ensure that use remains within limits you have set.

Take time to consider your reasons for visiting and whether your online activity remains consistent with your personal boundaries. Avoid using gambling services when distressed, under pressure, or when doing so could interfere with responsibilities or relationships. If you notice that your use is becoming difficult to manage, consider taking a break and seeking support from someone you trust or an appropriate support service.

Cookie controls are not a substitute for account-level responsible-use features. Where such features are available, review them separately and choose settings that reflect your circumstances.

Minors and vulnerable users

Westio’s gambling-related services are not intended for minors. Adults responsible for a child’s device should consider using suitable device-level controls and supervising access to online services. Cookie settings alone cannot reliably prevent a minor from reaching gambling-related content.

If you are supporting someone who may be vulnerable to gambling-related harm, consider discussing practical boundaries and seeking guidance from a qualified support provider. Do not rely on cookies or advertising preferences as a means of protecting a vulnerable person.

Support and questions

For questions about cookies or website access, contact Westio through the support channels made available on the website. The listed email address is [email protected], and support is stated to be available 24/7. Support can provide general assistance, but it may not be able to advise on every browser, device, or third-party service.

If you are concerned about your gambling or that of someone close to you, consider speaking with a trusted person or seeking help from an appropriate support organisation in your area.

Changes to this policy

Westio may revise this Cookies Policy when website functions, technologies, or practices change. The current version will be published on the website. Review it periodically to remain aware of how cookies and similar technologies may be used and of the choices available to you.