Cookies Policy
Effective date: 28 January 2026
- Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how DataRankr Ltd, a company registered in Malta (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on the website operated under the commercial name SlotCatalog and available at slotcatalog.com (the “Website”). SlotCatalog and slotcatalog.com are commercial designations of DataRankr Ltd.
This Cookies Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. It explains what cookies are, which cookies are used on the Website, for what purposes they are used, and the choices available to you in relation to cookies.
By accessing or using the Website with your browser configured to accept cookies, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with this Cookies Policy, subject to applicable consent requirements under Maltese law and EU data protection regulations.
- What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet or other terminal equipment) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the Website to recognise your device, store limited information about your preferences or past actions, and support the proper functioning, security and analysis of the Website.
Cookies may be:
(a) first-party cookies, set directly by the Website;
(b) third-party cookies, set by third parties whose services are integrated into the Website.
Cookies do not usually contain information that directly identifies an individual. However, some cookies may process information such as IP address or unique identifiers which, under EU law, may constitute personal data. Where cookies involve personal data, such processing is governed by our Privacy Policy.
2.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used to maintain session continuity and core Website functionality.
2.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a defined period or until deleted by you through your browser settings. They are used to remember preferences and settings across visits.
- Cookies Used on the Website
The Website uses a combination of strictly necessary, preference, analytics and, where applicable, marketing cookies. Retention periods are indicative and may vary depending on browser configuration and user actions.
3.1 Third-Party Cookies
The Website integrates third-party analytics and performance tools. These providers may place cookies on your device when you use the Website.
Examples include:
Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat, collect) used to analyse traffic, usage patterns and aggregated performance metrics;
Hotjar cookies (_hjSessionUser, _hjid) used to analyse anonymised user interaction patterns.
These cookies are used for statistical and analytical purposes only and do not provide us with direct access to personally identifying information about you. Third-party providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law.
3.2 First-Party Cookies
The Website places certain first-party cookies to enable core functionality and improve user experience, including:
technical and session management cookies;
cookies remembering interface preferences, region selection or sorting options;
cookies used to record whether cookie consent has been provided;
cookies supporting age-verification mechanisms where required by law.
These cookies do not enable us to identify individual users by name and are used solely to operate the Website as an informational resource.
- Purposes of Cookie Use
Cookies are used on the Website for the following purposes:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the operation, security and technical stability of the Website and cannot be disabled through Website controls.
4.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember user selections and preferences, such as language, region, sorting options or age-verification status, to enhance usability.
4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Website on an aggregated and anonymised basis, allowing us to improve structure, content and performance. The Website operates as an informational platform, and analytics are used solely for internal optimisation and statistical analysis.
4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Where enabled and permitted by applicable law, cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of marketing communications or display contextual advertising. Such cookies are deployed only subject to consent where required.
- Managing Cookie Preferences
5.1 Consent Management
Where required by EU and Maltese law, non-essential cookies are deployed only after obtaining user consent through the Website’s cookie consent mechanism. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the cookie settings interface, where available.
5.2 Browser Controls
If you prefer not to accept cookies from our Website or other websites, you may instruct your browser to disable or delete cookies. Most browsers offer configuration tools in their Options or Preferences menus.
General information about cookies and browser controls is available at publicly accessible informational resources such as:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impair your ability to use some features of the Website or reduce its functionality.
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out
For certain third-party analytics services, opt-out mechanisms may be provided directly by the service provider (for example, Google Analytics opt-out tools). We do not control third-party opt-out systems.
- Information-Only Nature of the Website
The Website operates as an independent informational and analytical resource. Cookies are not used to process payments, create consumer accounts for regulated services, or conduct gambling, betting or financial transactions. The Company does not use cookies to collect or process personal data relating to third-party operators featured in editorial or informational content.
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or Website functionality. Any updates will be published on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after such publication constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
- Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at: