Cookie Policy
Start playingThis cookie policy explains how LuckyWave uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on hfonline.co.uk. We want you to understand what information we collect through cookies, why we collect it, and how you can manage your preferences.
What cookies are and why we use them
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device when you visit. Cookies help us recognise your browser when you return, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site. We use them to keep the portal running smoothly and to improve the experience for everyone who reads our content.
Some cookies are essential for the site to work. Others help us measure traffic and understand which pages are useful, so we can write better content. A third group comes from services we embed—analytics tools, advertising networks, or social-media widgets—and those are controlled by the organisations that provide them.
The cookies this site sets
We group cookies into four categories, and each serves a different purpose.
| Category | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Enable core features like secure login and consent management. The site cannot function properly without them. | No |
| Analytics | Measure traffic, track which pages are read, and help us understand what content is working. | Yes |
| Marketing | Show relevant offers and track ad performance across sites. Set by advertising partners. | Yes |
| Preference | Remember your language, layout choices, and other settings to personalise your visit. | Yes |
Necessary cookies are active from the moment you load the page. They handle session data, consent records, and security tokens. Blocking them will break parts of the site, so your browser treats them as essential.
Analytics cookies let us see aggregate patterns—how many people visit each day, which articles get shared, how long readers spend on a page. We do not use this data to identify individuals. If you decline analytics cookies, we lose the ability to measure our own work, but the site itself still loads normally.
Marketing and advertising cookies are set by third-party networks when we display ads or affiliate links. They track your activity across multiple sites to build a profile of your interests, and they are used to show you targeted offers. Declining them means you still see ads, but they are generic rather than tailored.
Preference cookies store choices you make, such as your preferred currency display or whether you have dismissed a particular notice. They make return visits more convenient, but they are not required for the site to function.
Third-party scripts and embedded content
Some cookies on this site are set by services we do not control. When we embed a YouTube video, a social-media sharing button, or an analytics tracker, that provider may set its own cookies on your device. Those organisations have their own privacy policies, and we do not receive the data they collect.
Examples of third-party cookies you might encounter here include Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social-media platforms. Each operates under its own terms, and you can find those policies on their respective sites.
How to manage cookies in your browser
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. The steps differ slightly by browser, but the principle is the same: you can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set.
- 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 → Manage and delete cookies
Blocking all cookies will prevent some features from working properly, including login, saved preferences, and analytics. Blocking only third-party cookies is a middle ground—it stops most tracking while leaving the site's own functionality intact.
Consent and what happens if you decline
When you first visit hfonline.co.uk, a banner asks for your consent to set non-essential cookies. If you accept, analytics and marketing cookies are enabled. If you decline, only necessary cookies are set, and the site still works—you just lose personalisation and we lose insight into how the content is used.
You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by adjusting your browser settings directly. We do not penalise anyone for declining, and we do not block content based on your cookie preferences.
Changes to this policy
We review this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in the law, our practices, or the third-party services we use. When we update the policy, we revise the date below and post the new version on this page. If the changes are significant, we will add a notice to the homepage for a reasonable period.
Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated policy. If you do not agree with the new terms, you can stop using the site or adjust your cookie settings.
Contact
If you have questions about how we use cookies, or if you need help managing your preferences, write to us at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
This policy was last updated on 6 January 2026.
Access to this site is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). If gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware.org.