Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Accord Global (accord-global.com) uses them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to website owners, and to enable certain features and functionality.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different website, such as an analytics or advertising service). They can also be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually).
2. How We Use Cookies
Accord Global uses cookies for three primary purposes: to ensure our website functions correctly, to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it, and to enable our affiliate tracking system so we can sustain our platform through commission revenue. We do not use cookies for behavioural advertising, and we do not build personal profiles for targeted marketing purposes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic site functionality. Essential cookies do not require your consent under UK GDPR, as the website cannot operate without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management. Distinguishes between humans and bots to protect the website from malicious traffic. | Third-party (Cloudflare) | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare security clearance. Confirms you have passed a security challenge and prevents repeated challenges. | Third-party (Cloudflare) | 30 minutes |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you repeatedly. | First-party | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. They allow us to measure page views, session duration, navigation paths, and referral sources. This information helps us identify popular content, improve the user experience, and fix issues. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics. Generates a unique identifier to distinguish between visitors and calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics. | Third-party (Google) | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4. Used to persist session state and track user interactions across pages. | Third-party (Google) | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited, used to calculate pageviews for analytics reports. | Third-party (Google) | 24 hours |
| _gat_UA-[ID] | Google Analytics. Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | Third-party (Google) | 1 minute |
3.3 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used by our affiliate partners to track referrals from Accord Global to casino websites. When you click an affiliate link on our site, a tracking cookie is set that allows the affiliate network to attribute the referral to us. This is how we earn the commission revenue that funds our platform. Affiliate tracking cookies are only set when you actively click an affiliate link and with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| aff_id | Affiliate network referral tracking. Records the affiliate identifier when you click an outbound casino link. | Third-party (Affiliate network) | 30 days |
| campaign_id | Affiliate campaign tracking. Identifies which page or campaign referred you to the casino site. | Third-party (Affiliate network) | 30 days |
| click_id | Unique click identifier. Enables the affiliate network to match your click to any subsequent registration or deposit at the casino. | Third-party (Affiliate network) | 30 days |
4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. The exact steps vary by browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:
4.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs Google Analytics not to send any information about your visit to Google Analytics.
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that they do not track your browsing activity. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We respect DNT signals where technically feasible.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block cookies, please be aware that some features of our website may not function as intended:
- Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from loading correctly or cause certain pages to display errors.
- Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience, but it means your visit will not be counted in our analytics data, which we use to improve the site.
- Blocking affiliate tracking cookies will not affect your browsing experience on our site. However, if you click through to a casino and register, the referral may not be attributed to Accord Global, which means we will not earn commission from your visit. This does not affect any bonus or offer you may receive from the casino.
Disabling cookies does not prevent you from accessing or reading any content on Accord Global. Our reviews, guides, and informational content are fully accessible regardless of your cookie preferences.
6. Third-Party Cookies
As described in the cookie tables above, some cookies on our website are set by third parties, including Google (analytics) and our affiliate network partners (referral tracking). We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for how these third parties use the data they collect. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties:
We regularly review the third-party services we use and their cookie practices to ensure they align with our privacy standards and comply with UK data protection law.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in UK data protection law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we introduce new categories of cookies or significantly change how we use existing cookies, we will seek your consent for any non-essential cookies before setting them.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or how to manage your preferences, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact page: accord-global.com/contact
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For our full website terms, please see our Terms and Conditions.