Effective Date: March 30, 2025
This Cookie Policy outlines how Silver State Lottery ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, mobile applications, or any associated digital platforms (collectively, the "Site"). This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. These files enable the Site to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies are essential tools used to enhance the functionality, security, and usability of modern websites.
2. Why We Use Cookies
Silver State Lottery uses cookies for a range of legitimate and strategic purposes:
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To ensure the secure and efficient operation of our Site (essential cookies)
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To analyze traffic and user behavior for performance optimization
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To personalize user interactions and deliver tailored content
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To facilitate marketing, outreach, and data analytics initiatives
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To detect and mitigate security risks or fraudulent activities
3. Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential Cookies
Necessary for the Site to function properly. These cookies enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. -
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Help us measure Site usage and improve performance by collecting information on how users interact with our content. -
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Allow us and third parties to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
4. Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect the following data:
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IP address and general geolocation
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Browser type, device model, and operating system
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Referring URLs and session timestamps
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Pages visited and actions taken on the Site
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Clicks, scrolling activity, and time spent on pages
5. How We Use This Data
The information collected via cookies is used to:
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Provide a secure, responsive, and personalized experience
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Monitor Site usage trends and user engagement
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Support targeted advertising and promotional activities
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Improve Site navigation, layout, and content delivery
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Strengthen cybersecurity and maintain compliance standards
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may permit select third-party providers (e.g., analytics platforms, ad networks) to deploy cookies on our Site. These third parties may use cookies to deliver advertisements, monitor Site performance, and provide services on our behalf. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept or reject cookies:
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Use the “Cookie Settings” link on our Site to customize your preferences.
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Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
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Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality or restrict access to specific areas of our Site.
8. Policy Updates
Silver State Lottery reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.