1. Introduction
This document describes the use of cookies on the official website cowboyscasino.ca. Cookie-related practices for this website form part of the general Privacy Policy published on the same website. There is no separate standalone cookie policy. The information in this document summarizes and explains the cookie-related provisions of the Privacy Policy.
Cowboys Casino is a land-based casino located at 421 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 1A5. The website cowboyscasino.ca is an informational resource and does not provide online gambling services. All cookie practices described in this document apply only to the use of the cowboyscasino.ca website.
2. What Is a Cookie
A cookie is a small data file that is transferred to a user’s device through a web browser when the user visits a website. A cookie can only be read by the website that placed it on the user’s device. It functions as a form of identification, enabling the website to recognize returning visitors, store user preferences, and retain certain session-related information such as passwords entered during a previous visit.
Cookies do not execute programs or deliver viruses to a user’s device. They are passive data files used only for the purposes described in this document.
3. How Cookies Are Used on cowboyscasino.ca
When a visitor accesses cowboyscasino.ca, a cookie may be placed on the visitor’s device. The purposes for which cookies are used on this website include:
- Tracking visits to the website in order to better understand how the website is used
- Recording user preferences so that the website can operate in a manner consistent with prior visits
- Storing passwords entered by the user to facilitate access during return visits
- Customizing and tailoring the website experience to reflect the needs of individual users
Cookies are not used to collect personally identifiable information such as a visitor’s name, postal address, or email address through the cookie mechanism itself. Any personal information submitted through the website is stored separately and is not transmitted via cookies.
4. Types of Cookies Used
The Privacy Policy available on cowboyscasino.ca does not list specific named cookie categories such as strictly necessary, analytics, or marketing cookies. Cookie use is described in general terms, indicating that cookies support identification, preference storage, and visit tracking functions.
The website does not publicly disclose a list of specific third-party cookie vendors or advertising technology providers associated with the use of cowboyscasino.ca.
Visitors who require further details regarding specific cookies in use on cowboyscasino.ca may contact the Privacy Officer using the contact details set out in Section 7.
5. User Control Over Cookies
Visitors to cowboyscasino.ca can manage cookie settings through their web browser. Most web browsers are set by default to accept cookies. Users may change their browser settings to:
- Receive a notification before a cookie is placed on their device, allowing acceptance or refusal on a case-by-case basis
- Block all cookies automatically without prior notification
Instructions for adjusting cookie settings differ by browser. Users should consult the help or support documentation of the relevant browser for information on how to modify these settings.
The website cowboyscasino.ca does not operate a dedicated on-site cookie consent management tool or cookie preference center. Browser-level controls are the primary mechanism available for managing cookie preferences in connection with this website.
6. Privacy Policy and Cookie Practices
Cookie use on cowboyscasino.ca is addressed within the broader Privacy Policy hosted at cowboyscasino.ca/privacy-policy. That document governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information in connection with the website and casino operations. The Privacy Policy was last updated on September 10, 2020. Any revisions to the policy, including any changes to cookie-related provisions, will be posted on cowboyscasino.ca. Visitors are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about updates.
Cowboys Casino operates under the jurisdiction of the Province of Alberta, Canada. Casino operations are subject to oversight by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC). Privacy practices are subject to applicable Canadian private-sector privacy legislation.
7. Contact and Privacy Officer
A Privacy Officer has been appointed to oversee compliance with the Privacy Policy, including cookie-related provisions. Questions or concerns regarding the use of cookies on cowboyscasino.ca may be directed to the Privacy Officer using the following contact details:
Email [email protected]
Phone (403) 514-0900
Mail 421 12 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB, T2G 1A5, Canada
If a visitor is not satisfied with the response received from Cowboys Casino regarding a privacy or cookie-related concern, a written complaint may be submitted to the Privacy Commissioner in the visitor’s jurisdiction. In Canada, this is the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
8. Scope and Limitations
This cookie policy applies solely to the website cowboyscasino.ca and does not apply to any third-party websites linked from that site. Cowboys Casino is not responsible for the cookie or privacy practices of external websites. Visitors who follow links from cowboyscasino.ca to other websites should review the applicable cookie and privacy policies of those third-party sites.
This document does not apply to Cowboys Dance Hall or Cowboys Nightclub, which are separate entities operating under distinct privacy policies. Visitors to cowboysnightclub.com or related domains should refer to the privacy documentation published on those respective websites.