Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience
Last Updated: November 13, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or
mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to
make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user
experience.
At Polaris Prize Lottery (www.polarisprizelottery.com), we use
cookies to:
Remember your login information
Keep you signed in during your session
Understand how you use our website
Improve your overall experience
Ensure the security of your account
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the
website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
What they do:
Enable you to navigate the
website
Allow you to log in to your
account
Remember items in your
shopping cart
Provide security features
Prevent fraudulent activity
Examples:
session_id - Maintains your session state
auth_token - Keeps you logged in
csrf_token - Protects against security
threats
cart_items - Remembers your ticket
selections
Duration: Session (deleted when you close
your browser) or up to 30 days Can be disabled: No - these are required
for the site to work
2. Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable the website to
provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
What they do:
Remember your preferences
(language, region)
Recall your favorite games
Store your notification
settings
Remember your display
preferences
Provide personalized content
Examples:
user_preferences - Stores your settings
language - Remembers language choice
favorite_games - Your game preferences
notification_prefs - Alert settings
Duration: Up to 1 year Can be disabled: Yes - but this may affect
functionality
3. Analytics & Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how
visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting
information anonymously.
What they do:
Count visits and traffic
sources
Measure website performance
Identify popular pages and
features
Help us improve user
experience
Detect and diagnose technical
issues
Examples:
_ga - Google Analytics (anonymized)
_gid - Google Analytics session
analytics_session - Our analytics tracking
performance_metrics - Site speed monitoring
Duration: Up to 2 years Can be disabled: Yes - via cookie settings
or browser settings
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing
habits to show you relevant advertisements and limit how often
you see specific ads.
What they do:
Show relevant promotional
content
Limit ad frequency
Measure advertising
effectiveness
Provide personalized offers
Support retargeting campaigns
Examples:
_fbp - Facebook Pixel
ads_prefs - Ad preferences
promo_shown - Tracks displayed promotions
campaign_id - Marketing campaign tracking
Duration: Up to 1 year Can be disabled: Yes - via cookie settings
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also
set cookies on your device when you use our website. These
include:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand website traffic and user behavior
Please note: If you choose to block or
delete cookies, some features of our website may not work
properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas
that require login.
Mobile Devices
If you access our website through a mobile device, you can
manage cookies and similar technologies through your device
settings:
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Go to Settings
Tap Safari
Scroll down to Privacy & Security
Configure cookie settings
Android
Open your browser app
Tap Menu (three dots)
Go to Settings
Select Privacy & Security
Manage cookies
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our use of cookies
complies with:
PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and
Electronic Documents Act - Canada)
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation -
EU)
Canadian Privacy Laws
ePrivacy Directive
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your
personal information, please read our
Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect
changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or
for other reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes
by:
Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (if you have an account)
Displaying a notice on our website
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to
stay informed about our use of cookies.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this
Cookie Policy, please contact us: