Cookie Management Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Why Gruptop uses cookies

Cookies help us secure the site, understand what content bettors value and remember your preferences between sessions.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Each file contains a unique ID so our systems (and trusted partners) recognise your browser on future visits.

3. Cookie categories on gruptop.com

3.1 Essential cookies

  • Session cookies that keep navigation smooth and store consent decisions.
  • Security cookies that protect the site against bots and fraudulent traffic.

3.2 Performance cookies

  • Google Analytics (anonymised IP) to produce aggregated, non-personal statistics.
  • UX testing tools that highlight confusing screens or broken links.

3.3 Functionality cookies

  • Language and currency selectors that keep your comparison filters intact.
  • Personalisation cookies that remember favourite brands.

3.4 Marketing and affiliation cookies

  • Affiliate tracking cookies to attribute a registration bonus to the relevant partner.
  • Campaign pixels measuring newsletter and advertising reach.

4. Third-party services

Suppliers such as Google, Impact and social media platforms place their own cookies. Their usage is governed by each provider’s privacy policy and opt-out tools.

5. Retention

Cookie type Typical duration Purpose
Essential/session Browser close Deliver pages, store consent
Preference 6–12 months Language and saved operators
Analytics 13 months Measure usage trends
Affiliate 30–45 days Attribute partner commissions

6. Managing your choices

6.1 Consent banner

Our banner lets you accept, refuse or customise non-essential cookies. You can reopen it at any time via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.

6.2 Browser settings

Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge all support manual cookie deletion or blocking. Note that disabling essential cookies may break core features.

7. Consequences of disabling cookies

Blocking certain cookies can reset comparison filters, limit personalised recommendations or prevent us from remembering your consent state.

8. Contact

Need clarity on our cookie use? Write to privacy@gruptop.com.