What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us recognize your browser, maintain your session, and make sure things work the way they should. At Bethard, we take our responsibility to handle site data carefully and transparently. We use cookies only where they serve a clear, functional purpose — whether that's keeping you securely logged in or making sure your preferences are remembered the next time you visit.
Why We Use Cookies at Bethard
Running a casino platform that feels smooth, secure, and consistent requires more than just good software. Cookies are a foundational part of how our site operates, and without them, several core features simply wouldn't function correctly.
When you log into your account, a session cookie keeps you authenticated as you move between pages. Without it, you'd be prompted to sign in every time you clicked a new link — which isn't practical or secure. Similarly, if you've set your language preference or adjusted display settings, cookies are what allow us to remember those choices across visits.
For gameplay specifically, cookies play a quiet but critical role. They help maintain your active session within a game, so an accidental page refresh or a brief connectivity drop doesn't result in lost progress or a broken game state. That continuity matters, and cookies are part of how we deliver it.
Beyond the technical side, cookies also let us understand how players interact with different parts of our platform. That data helps us identify friction points, improve navigation, and make sure the overall experience holds up under real usage — not just in testing. In short, our use of cookies reflects a straightforward commitment: make the platform work well for the people using it, and handle their data with care while doing so.
Types of Cookies We Deploy
Not all cookies do the same job. Below is a breakdown of the categories we use, what each one does, and why it's part of how we run our platform.
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function at a basic level. They handle things like:
- Keeping your account session active and secure after login
- Preventing cross-site request forgery and other security threats
- Enabling you to move between pages without being repeatedly signed out
- Storing temporary data needed to process transactions or load account information
Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to operate, they cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how our site is being used — which pages get the most traffic, where players spend time, and where issues tend to occur. This data is aggregated and anonymized. It helps us make decisions about improvements without identifying individual users.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you've made to personalize your experience. That includes:
- Language or region settings
- Interface preferences (such as display or layout options)
- Previously entered search or filter criteria within the game lobby
Disabling these won't stop the site from loading, but it does mean your preferences won't be saved between sessions.
Targeting / Advertising Cookies
These cookies allow us to serve bonus offers and promotions that are more relevant to how you use the platform. They also help us measure whether our marketing is reaching the right audience. You can opt out of these through our cookie consent banner — doing so won't affect your ability to use Bethard, though it may mean you see less personalized content.
Third-Party Cookies in iGaming
Some of the cookies on our platform are placed by trusted third-party service providers rather than by us directly. These partners are carefully selected and operate under their own privacy frameworks, which are consistent with applicable data protection standards.
Our game providers are a key example. When you load a casino game, the provider's software typically places its own cookies to manage the game session. This might include saving your in-game state, handling audio or graphics settings, or ensuring that the game resumes correctly after an interruption. Without these cookies, games may not load properly or could lose progress mid-session.
Our payment processing partners also rely on cookies as part of their security and routing infrastructure. These cookies help verify that a transaction is originating from a legitimate, authenticated session — which is a standard fraud-prevention measure in online payments. Blocking them could interfere with your ability to make deposits or withdrawals.
We don't share personally identifying information with third parties through cookies beyond what's necessary to deliver these services. If you'd like to understand more about how our partners handle data, we recommend reviewing our full privacy documentation, which covers data sharing in greater detail.
Read our full Privacy Policy for more on how we handle data sharing with service partners.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have real control over how cookies are used when you visit Bethard. Here's how to exercise it.
Via our cookie consent banner: When you first visit the site, our cookie banner gives you the option to accept all cookies, customize your preferences by category, or decline non-essential cookies. You can revisit and update these choices at any time through the cookie settings link available in our site footer.
Via your browser settings: All major browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies independently of our platform. The exact steps vary by browser, but you'll typically find these options under Settings > Privacy or Settings > Security. You can also set your browser to notify you before accepting new cookies.
One important note: blocking or deleting essential cookies will affect how the site works. You may find that you can't stay logged in, that games won't load correctly, or that certain account features become unavailable. We'd recommend keeping essential cookies enabled and using category-level controls for the rest.
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Policy Updates and How to Reach Us
Our cookie practices may change over time — for example, if we introduce new features, integrate additional service partners, or need to respond to updates in data protection law. When we make meaningful changes to this policy, we'll update this page accordingly. If the changes are significant, we may also notify you directly through the platform.
We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed about how we use site data and cookies.
If you have questions about your privacy, how your data is handled, or anything related to our use of cookies, our customer support team is available to help. You can reach us through our live chat, email support, or the contact form available in your account area. We're committed to responding clearly and promptly to any privacy-related questions you bring to us.
