Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy outlines how buffaloau.com ("we", "us", "our") employs cookies and related tracking mechanisms when you access our website. Your use of buffaloau.com indicates acceptance of our cookie practices as set out below.
Understanding Cookies
Small data files called cookies are placed on your device (desktop, mobile, or tablet) each time you browse a website. These files allow websites to retain your settings, monitor user behaviour, and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies themselves are safe and carry no risk of viruses or security threats.
Cookie Categories We Employ
Mandatory Functional Cookies
Functional cookies are essential to keep buffaloau.com running smoothly. They support critical operations including:
- Site navigation and access control
- Session persistence for user accounts (where applicable)
- Fraud detection and security measures
These cookies must remain active; turning them off will impair site performance.
Site Performance & Analytics Cookies
Our analytics cookies gather insights into visitor behaviour across buffaloau.com. Data collected is non-identifying and includes:
- Which pages you browse
- Duration of your page visits
- Clicked elements and navigation paths
- Your device model and web browser
- Approximate location data (state or country level only, never pinpointed)
We use this aggregated information to refine our content, structure, and overall usability. No personal identification occurs through analytics cookies.
User Preference Cookies
These cookies store your personal preferences and choices, including:
- Chosen language
- Interface preferences (e.g. dark mode, if offered)
- Your cookie consent selections
This allows us to tailor your experience on repeat visits.
Advertising & Partner Cookies
Our advertising and marketing partners use cookies to:
- Identify referral sources that drive traffic to buffaloau.com
- Evaluate marketing campaign performance
- Deliver tailored promotions or ads across other websites
Third-party vendors (such as Google, Meta, and affiliate networks) place their own cookies on your device independently. We cannot manage these; consult their respective privacy policies for full details.
Cookie Lifespan
- Session-based cookies are removed once you exit your browser.
- Long-term cookies persist on your device for a defined timeframe (usually 30 days to 24 months) unless manually deleted.
Controlling Your Cookie Settings
Using Your Browser
Your web browser provides tools to:
- View stored cookies and remove them
- Restrict cookie placement across all sites or selected domains
- Get notified before new cookies are installed
Each browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) has different menus; search "[Browser Name] cookie settings" for detailed instructions.
Turning Off Non-Essential Cookies
Disabling optional cookies may limit buffaloau.com's functionality (such as saving preferences). Core functionality cookies cannot be switched off without breaking the site.
Adjusting Your Consent
A cookie consent pop-up appears when you first enter buffaloau.com. Options include:
- Approve all cookies
- Decline optional cookies only
- Select specific cookie types
Your selections can be revised anytime through the consent interface or browser preferences.
External Website Links
Our site links to third-party websites (partner casinos, referral programs, etc.). We hold no authority over their cookie implementations or data handling. Always review their cookie and privacy documentation before sharing any information.
Australian Legal Framework
For Australian residents and players, our cookie practices comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Consumer Law. We only set cookies when:
- You explicitly agree
- It serves our legitimate operational needs (security, performance monitoring)
- Legal obligations require it
Policy Updates
We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically. Updates will appear on this page with a revision date. Continued access to buffaloau.com following any changes means you accept the revised terms.
Get in Touch
Questions or concerns about our cookie practices? Reach out through the About page.
Last updated: May 2026
