1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking technologies are used when you access or use the South Beach Casino & Resort website. It describes what cookies are, which categories are used, the purposes for which they are used, and the choices available regarding their use.
This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about the collection, use, and protection of personal data. By continuing to use the website after being presented with the cookie consent notice, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
2. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by a website when you visit it. They allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and to store certain information about your preferences or actions.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and session identifiers. References to “cookies” in this policy also include these comparable technologies unless stated otherwise.
Cookies may be set directly by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on behalf of, or independently from, that website (third-party cookies). They may persist only for a single browsing session (session cookies) or remain on your device for a defined period after the session ends (persistent cookies).
3. Categories of Cookies Used
The following categories of cookies are used on the South Beach Casino & Resort website:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core operations such as page navigation, access to secure areas, session management, and fraud prevention. Without these cookies, services requested by the user cannot be provided. These cookies do not require consent and cannot be disabled through the website’s consent management tool.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics and performance cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long users remain on a page, and whether error messages are generated. The data collected is aggregated and is not used to identify individual users. This information is used to maintain and improve the structure and performance of the website.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices made by the user, such as language preference or region, and to provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes made to text size or other customizable elements of the website.
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
Targeting and advertising cookies record a user’s visit to the website, the pages visited, and the links followed. This information may be used to make the website and any advertising displayed on it more relevant to the user’s interests. This information may also be shared with third parties for this purpose.
3.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on the website may include content or functionality provided by third parties, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties may set their own cookies on the user’s device. The operation of third-party cookies is not controlled by South Beach Casino & Resort. Users should review the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties directly.
4. Cookie Retention Periods
The duration for which a cookie remains on a device depends on its type. Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser is closed. Persistent cookies remain on the device until they expire or until the user deletes them manually. The specific retention period for each cookie category is set out in the consent management tool, accessible via the Cookie Settings link in the footer of the website.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
In Canada, the use of cookies that collect personal data is governed primarily by the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, in Quebec, by Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector). Where cookies process personal data, one of the following legal bases applies:
- User consent, obtained through the cookie consent banner at the time of the user’s first visit.
- Legitimate interests, where the use of cookies is necessary for the security, integrity, or basic operation of the website and where those interests are not overridden by the user’s rights.
For strictly necessary cookies, consent is not required, as their use is essential to the provision of the service requested by the user.
6. Managing Cookie Preferences
6.1 Consent Banner
When a user first visits the website, a consent banner is displayed. The user may choose to accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customize preferences by category. The selection is recorded and applied from that point forward.
6.2 Cookie Settings
Cookie preferences may be reviewed or changed at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link located in the footer of the website. Changes take effect from the time the preferences are updated.
6.3 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings. Users can typically set their browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert them when a cookie is being set. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or availability of some parts of the website. Users should refer to their browser’s help documentation for instructions specific to their browser.
6.4 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies provided by third parties, users may be able to opt out directly through those providers’ own opt-out mechanisms. Information about these mechanisms is available in the consent management tool.
7. Age Requirements
The website is not directed at individuals under the legal gambling age in their province or territory of residence. In Canada, the minimum age to access gambling services is 18 or 19 years, depending on the applicable provincial or territorial law. South Beach Casino & Resort does not knowingly collect data from individuals below the applicable minimum age. If there is reason to believe that a minor has submitted personal data through the website, contact should be made using the details in Section 9.
8. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies used, applicable law, or internal practices. When material changes are made, the effective date at the top of this page will be updated and, where appropriate, notice will be provided through the website. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how cookies are used.
9. Contact Information
Questions about this Cookie Policy or about how data collected through cookies is handled may be directed to:
South Beach Casino & Resort
Privacy and Data Enquiries
Email: [email protected]
Enquiries will be responded to within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with obligations under applicable Canadian privacy legislation.