Cookie & Local Storage Policy
Clear statutory disclosure regarding how The Australian Casino Reviewer utilizes browser cookies, client-side localStorage, and outbound affiliate click tokens without invasive tracking.
The Australian Casino Reviewer is an independent Australian digital review, testing, and mathematical comparison publication headquartered in Collins Street, Melbourne VIC. The Australian Casino Reviewer is not a casino, interactive gambling operator, or bookmaker (neither domestic nor offshore). We do not offer gambling games, accept deposits, process wagers, or manage player balances. All gambling information is provided solely for educational and consumer transparency purposes.
The Australian Casino Reviewer does not deploy cross-site advertising networks, behavioral profiling trackers, or invasive data harvesting pixels. All client storage on this website is strictly operational to remember your sound preferences and statutory 18+ age acknowledgment.
01. What Are Cookies and Browser Storage?
Cookies are minute text files placed within your internet browser when you visit modern web applications. In addition to HTTP cookies, contemporary HTML5 browsers utilize Local Storage (localStorage), which allows websites to store functional user state locally on your device without transferring unnecessary telemetry over the network on every HTTP request.
02. Exact Cookies & Local Storage Keys Deployed
The following technical storage items are utilized exclusively by The Australian Casino Reviewer:
| Key Name | Type | Lifespan | Operational Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| crown_reel_compliance_accepted | localStorage | 365 Days | Stores your statutory confirmation that you are 18+ years of age and comply with Australian gambling laws. |
| tacr_exit_modal_skip | sessionStorage | Browser Session | Remembers your preference to bypass the 18+ BetStop outbound exit interstitial modal during the active session. |
| cr_audio_armed | localStorage | Persistent | Remembers your sound preference (muted or unmuted) for the mechanical 3D pokie audio synthesizer. |
| cr_active_idx | sessionStorage | Browser Session | Saves your highlighted casino review tab during active browsing so returning to the pokie maintains focus. |
03. Outbound Affiliate Click Tracking
When you click on outbound links to claim bonuses at our reviewed casinos (e.g. Lucky Dreams, Spirit Casino, Slot Mafia, Hollywin), your browser navigates via a partner affiliate tracking gateway (such as track.thefhn.media).
This tracking gateway assigns an anonymous alphanumeric session identifier (e.g. sub_id1=122) to confirm that the referral originated from The Australian Casino Reviewer. This anonymous referral mechanism enables our team to receive commission funding without collecting your private financial data or personally identifiable information (PII).
04. How to Control or Clear Browser Storage
You retain total autonomy over the storage data stored by your browser. You can clear or block cookies and localStorage at any time through your browser's security preferences:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
05. Compliance & Inquiries
For inquiries regarding our technical storage architecture or statutory compliance under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), contact:
The Australian Casino Reviewer Data Governance Officer
123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia