What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and personalize your experience. Cookies are an industry-standard technology used by virtually every website.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels — all of which we group under "cookies" for the purpose of this policy.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies
Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
- __cf_bm — Cloudflare bot management (24 hours)
- cf_clearance — Cloudflare DDoS protection (30 days)
- lpb_api_cache_v1 — caches API responses to reduce server load (5 minutes via localStorage)
Analytics cookies
Help us understand site usage. Set by Google Analytics.
- _ga — distinguishes unique users (2 years)
- _ga_* — session and campaign tracking (2 years)
- _gid — distinguishes users for 24-hour windows (24 hours)
IP addresses are anonymized before being sent to Google.
Advertising cookies (if AdSense is active)
Used to display relevant ads and limit ad frequency.
- NID — Google ad preferences and personalization
- __gads — ad delivery and reporting
- IDE — DoubleClick advertising
Affiliate tracking cookies
Set by third-party partners when you click affiliate links. These belong to the partner site, not us.
- TheLotter affiliate cookies (varies)
- Lottoland affiliate cookies (varies)
- LottoKings affiliate cookies (varies)
How to manage cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser settings
All modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: blocking all cookies may break some site functionality.
Opt out of Google Analytics
Install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable GA tracking on all sites.
Opt out of Google personalized ads
Visit adssettings.google.com to control ad personalization across Google services.
Industry-wide opt-outs
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We do not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no industry consensus on how to handle them. We respect cookie preferences set through browser settings and opt-out tools as described above.
Children
Our Site is not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices evolve. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
Questions about cookies or related tracking? Email privacy@lotopowerball.com. See also our full Privacy Policy.