How We Use Cookies
This Cookie Policy sets out how Fortebet Casino and our website fortebet-au.com use cookies and similar technologies when you visit or play with us. We keep the language plain on purpose: you should know exactly what is stored on your device, why it is there and how to get rid of it.
What Cookies Actually Are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. Each file holds a small amount of data, often just a random identifier, that the site reads back on your next visit. That is how we recognise you when you return, keep you logged in and remember choices such as your preferred language.
They are not programs and cannot install anything harmful on your phone or computer. A cookie cannot read other files on your device, and it only sends information back to the site that created it, or to the third party that placed it, as described below.
The Cookies We Set
Strictly necessary
These cookies keep the site working. Without them you could not log in, place a wager or complete a deposit of 2 AUD or more. Our session and authentication cookies keep your account secure while you play, and security cookies help us detect fraudulent logins. We do not ask for your consent to set these, because the site cannot function without them.
Functional
Functional cookies remember your settings. They store your chosen language, your odds format in the sportsbook, whether you last played in the casino or sports tab and your responsible gaming preferences such as session reminders. Removing them does not break the site, but you would need to set your preferences again on each visit.
Analytics
We use analytics cookies to understand, in aggregated form, which pages our players visit, where they drop off and which of our 1,200+ games load slowly. The data is anonymised and reported as statistics, not as a profile of you. We rely on it to fix issues and to improve the mobile experience on our Android app and mobile site.
Marketing
Marketing cookies let us and our advertising partners show you relevant promotions, such as our 100% welcome bonus up to 300 AUD, on other websites you visit afterwards. If you opt out, you will still see our ads, just less relevant ones. We only set marketing cookies after you have given consent through our banner.
Cookie categories at a glance
The table below summarises each category, what it does for you, how long it stays on your device and how to switch it off.
| Cookie type | Purpose | Duration | Opt-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Login sessions, authentication, fraud prevention | Session to 90 days | Not available; site breaks without them |
| Functional | Language, odds format, game preferences | Up to 365 days | Via our cookie banner or browser settings |
| Analytics | Aggregated usage statistics and performance | Up to 90 days | Via our cookie banner or browser settings |
| Marketing | Retargeting and promotion delivery | Up to 90 days | Via our cookie banner or browser settings |
Third Parties on Our Site
Some cookies on fortebet-au.com are placed by third parties we work with, not by us directly. Analytics providers help us measure traffic and site performance. Advertising networks deliver our retargeting campaigns and measure whether an ad led to a deposit or a sign-up. Payment providers set cookies during deposit and withdrawal processing, for example when you fund your account with Visa, Skrill or Bitcoin, to keep those transactions secure.
We do not control the cookies these third parties set, and their data handling is governed by their own privacy policies. What we do control is which categories of partners we allow on our site, and we keep that list short. We never allow third parties to place marketing cookies before you have consented through our banner.
Manage Your Cookie Choices
Our cookie banner
The first time you visit fortebet-au.com, our banner asks you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also open your browser settings at any time and change your choice, and we honour it from that moment on. Rejecting analytics and marketing cookies costs you nothing: every game, bonus and withdrawal option stays available.
In your browser
Each major browser lets you block or delete cookies in a few taps. The exact menu names change between versions, so use these as your starting point.
- Chrome: Settings, then Privacy and security, then Third-party cookies and Clear browsing data.
- Safari: Settings, then Privacy, where you can block all cookies or cross-site tracking.
- Firefox: Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies.
What happens if you block everything
Blocking strictly necessary cookies has real consequences: you will be logged out on every page change, deposits will fail and some games will not load. Blocking functional or analytics cookies only affects convenience and our ability to improve the site. Whichever route you take, your account balance, wagering history and welcome bonus eligibility are unaffected.
How Long We Keep Cookies
Every cookie we set has an expiry date, and we do not extend it behind your back. Session cookies are the shortest: they live only while your browser tab is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies last longer, and we cap each category as shown below.
If you ask us to delete your account, all cookies tied to your session and login are cleared as part of that process. You can also clear them yourself at any time through your browser settings without contacting us.
| Category | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Session and login cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Security cookies | Up to 90 days |
| Functional cookies | Up to 365 days |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 90 days |
| Marketing cookies | Up to 90 days from consent |
Changes to This Policy
We review this Cookie Policy whenever we add a new cookie category, a new payment provider or a new analytics tool. When a change is material, we update the policy on this page, show a fresh consent banner before any new non-essential cookies run, and note the revision date at the top of the page. If you have questions about anything here, our live chat runs 24/7 and you can also email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Do cookies affect my welcome bonus?
No. Your eligibility for the 100% bonus up to 300 AUD with 50 free spins depends on your account and the promo code FORTE100, not on cookies. Blocking marketing cookies does not change bonus terms or wagering requirements.
Can I withdraw my cookie consent later?
Yes. Open your browser settings or revisit our cookie banner at any time and withdraw consent for analytics and marketing cookies. The change takes effect immediately, though already stored cookies may take a short time to clear.
Do you sell my cookie data?
No. We use analytics data in aggregated form to improve the site, and marketing cookies only to deliver relevant promotions. We do not sell your data to anyone.