Last updated: 26 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on hotstakes.io. It follows the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files saved in your browser. “Local storage” works in a similar way. Some are needed for the Site to work; others help us measure visits and need your consent.
2. Your choice
When you first visit, a banner asks you to Accept or Reject analytics and marketing cookies. If you reject, or ignore the banner, we do not load Google Analytics or the Meta pixel. You can change your choice any time with the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page, or by clearing cookies in your browser.
3. Cookies we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hs-consent (local storage) | HotStakes | Remembers your cookie choice | Strictly necessary | Until you clear it |
| hs-ccy (local storage) | HotStakes | Remembers your chosen currency | Functional | Until you clear it |
| hs_fav, hs_recent (local storage) | HotStakes | Your favourite and recently viewed games | Functional | Until you clear it |
| wordpress_*, wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-* | HotStakes (WordPress) | Keep you signed in to the forum | Strictly necessary | Session to 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tells visits apart | Analytics (consent) | 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Keeps session state | Analytics (consent) | 2 years |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Measures visits from our social posts and ads | Marketing (consent) | 3 months |
Strictly necessary and functional items do not track you across other websites and are not used for advertising.
4. Third-party sites
When you leave HotStakes for an operator, a game demo or a social network, that site sets its own cookies. Please read their policies.
5. More information
See our Privacy Policy, or email [email protected]. To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit ico.org.uk.