Cookie policy

This Cookie policy explains how cookies are used on hgdesigngroup.com, an independent informational portal that publishes reviews of online casinos for visitors in Ireland. Our website does not operate gambling services, accept wagers, or process payments. The purpose of this document is to describe what cookies are, which types we rely on, why they are placed on your device, and how you can keep control over them at any time.

What cookies are

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit it. Cookies allow the site to recognise your device on later visits and to remember basic information about how you used the pages. They do not run programs, carry viruses, or read other files saved on your device.

Most cookies hold only a short identifier and a record of certain settings. They make a website work more reliably, help it load correctly, and let it respond to the choices you make while browsing. Because cookies have become a standard part of how modern websites function, this policy sets out clearly how they are applied here.

Types of cookies we use

We use several categories of cookies, each serving a distinct function. Together they keep the portal stable, remember your preferences, and provide general insight into how the content is read.

The main categories include:

• essential cookies, which support core functions such as page navigation, security, and correct display of content, and without which parts of the site may not work;
• session cookies, which remain active only during a single visit and are removed automatically once you close the browser;
• persistent cookies, which stay on your device for a defined period so that your preferences can be applied on future visits;
• analytics cookies, which gather anonymised information about how pages are viewed and how visitors move through the site.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data or to identify you as an individual. The information gathered is limited to what is needed to operate the website and to understand its general performance.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies on hgdesigngroup.com are set by trusted third-party providers rather than directly by us. These are mainly analytics services that measure traffic levels, record which sections are most read, and detect technical problems that affect how the site behaves.

Such providers may process anonymised usage data on our behalf, which helps us refine the structure, speed, and clarity of the content. These services operate under their own privacy policies and are expected to follow recognised data protection standards. Third parties are not permitted to access information beyond what is required for these specific analytical tasks.

Managing and disabling cookies

You can control how cookies are used through the settings of your web browser. Most browsers allow you to accept all cookies, block them, delete those already stored, or receive a notice before a cookie is placed. The relevant options are usually found in the privacy or security section of the browser menu.

If you prefer not to allow certain cookies, you may adjust these settings at any time and clear cookies that have already been saved. Keep in mind that disabling some cookies, particularly essential ones, can affect how parts of the website function. Pages may load incorrectly, navigation may become less smooth, and stored preferences may not be remembered between visits.

Consent

By continuing to use hgdesigngroup.com after being informed about cookies, you agree to their use as described in this policy. Where consent is required for non-essential cookies, it is requested before such cookies are placed, and you remain free to withdraw it later by changing your browser settings. Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the site and are therefore always active.

Updates and contact

This Cookie policy takes effect from the moment it is published on the website and may be revised when legal requirements or technical practices change. Any updated version is posted on this page and applies as soon as it appears. If you have questions about how cookies are used, you can contact us by email at [email protected].