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Welcome to Winspirit.com.au. Our Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and other tracking tools on our platform that features gaming reviews, news and guides. The objective is to be as clear as possible about which data is collected and how it will enhance your website experience.
When you continuing to browse our website, you are consenting to our use of cookies as follows. If you want to refuse cookies, you can do so via your browser settings or the cookie management tool we have made available for you.
What Are Cookies and Why Are They Used?
Whenever you access a website, it saves some information on your device like PC, tablet, smartphone and that information is called a cookie. The website uses these to recall your device when you visit it again and they will remember information about you.
Cookies are used throughout the internet to help sites work better, provide easier access to features or services, and gather information to make the site better.
How Cookies Function on Our Website
Winsprirt will put cookies on your computer when you communicate with it. These cookies recognize your browser and the path your decision takes. Plus, they can keep your preferences so things go smoothly during your next visit. This consists of pages you view and links you click on our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Categorised by Lifespan
- Session Cookies
These exist only as long as your browser is open, and they are removed once it is closed down. They keep your experience steady while you navigate between pages.
- Persistent Cookies.
They remain on your device for an assigned period of time or deleted manually. Your selected preferences and return settings are stored for next time.
Categorised by Source
- First-Party Cookies.
Winspirit.com.au issues these and can only be used on our site.
- Third-Party Cookies.
These are from integration with third-party services – for example, analytics or social media – which may observe your activity on other sites.
Categorised by Purpose.
- Strictly Necessary Cookies.
These guarantee the proper functioning of essential site features like login sessions and security processes.
- Preferences and Functionality Cookies.
Used to remember choices you’ve made, like language, layout settings and saved content.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies.
This tool collects data on how users interact with the site and identifies where improvements can be made.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies.
You may manage how ads are customized to your tastes and measure their effectiveness.
- Social Media Cookies.
Cut down transaction costs and encourage price reductions by vendors.
Specific Cookies and Their Roles.
Essential Cookies.
| Cookie Name | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
| session_id | Winspirit | Identifies active session | Session |
| auth_token | Winspirit | Maintains login status | 7 days |
| csrf_token | Winspirit | Provides protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Winspirit | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Functionality Cookies
| Cookie Name | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
| user_preferences | Winspirit | Stores display settings | 1 year |
| recent_games | Winspirit | Tracks games you’ve viewed recently | 30 days |
| language | Winspirit | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
| saved_items | Winspirit | Keeps saved articles or games | 90 days |
Analytics & Performance Cookies
| Cookie Name | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Identifies users for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks activity on each page | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Controls request rate | 1 minute |
| hotjar_id | Hotjar | Monitors user interaction | 1 year |
| page_views | Winspirit | Counts pages visited | Session |
Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
| ads_id | Google Ads | Supports interest-based ad targeting | 90 days |
| retargeting_id | Enables ad remarketing | 90 days | |
| campaign_id | Winspirit | Tracks marketing campaigns | 30 days |
| ad_preferences | Winspirit | Remembers your ad settings | 1 year |
Social Media Cookies
| Cookie Name | Source | Purpose | Expiry |
| fb_connect | Supports Facebook account interactions | 90 days | |
| twitter_share | Enables sharing on Twitter | 30 days | |
| discord_presence | Discord | Tracks activity related to Discord embeds | 30 days |
| youtube_player | YouTube | Remembers your video playback preferences | 240 days |
How We Use Cookie Data.
- Cookies on Winspirit serve several purposes.
Essential Site Features.
You are not allowed to use the verbatim text to generate the paraphrase.
- Improved Functionality.
Keeping tabs on your selections, displaying fitting content, and preserving your leisure pursuits.
- Performance Tracking.
Monitoring website speed, traffic measurement, and tracking which content works.
- Marketing Support.
Limit repetitive ads, targeted marketing & monitoring promotions.
- Social Integration.
Allow sharing tools and logins to all social media platforms.
Third-Party Services
Some cookies are managed by external platforms. These services manage their own policies as we use them to enhance your experience.
Common Third-Party Partners.
- Google Analytics – For website traffic insights.
- Hotjar – For interface and usability tracking.
- Mixpanel – For behavioural data on interactions.
- Google Ads & Facebook Pixel – For targeted marketing.
- Amazon Associates – For affiliate activity tracking.
Your Options Regarding Cookies.
You can customise your cookie preferences in two ways.
Site Cookie Tool
You can find a cookie settings option at the bottom of every page. Use this to activate or deactivate cookie types.
Through Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies using your browser. Refer to your browser’s help section for details.
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
- Opera
Do Not Track Settings.
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track option. Winspirit does not currently respond to such signals as no standard has yet been established.
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On.
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out.
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out.
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
What Happens if You Disable Cookies?
Turning off cookies may limit your experience.
- You might not stay logged in.
- Site personalisation may be lost.
- Game history or preferences won’t be stored.
- Interactive features like saving favourites may break.
- Ads may become less relevant.
- Basic functionality may be affected.
We use cookies which are necessary for the functioning of our platform. You cannot disable them in our tools.
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. We will note any significant changes on this page and update the date of revision. Users should be encouraged to check this area again on occasion.
Glossary of Terms
Cookies are files that can be stored in your browser and allow for saving session information.
Small images that help to track usage and engagement.
Local storage allows a site to store data on your device and store it until you delete it.
Session Storage is a temporary storage that gets erased when you close the tab or browser.
Fingerprinting pulls together user browser and device info.
Contacting Us
If you are having any inquiries about this policy or our usage of cookies, reach out to the team at.
Email: support@winspirit.com.au.
Last Updated: 04 June 2025.