Our Cookie Policy, in Plain English
This page explains what cookies are, which ones Malina Casino sets when you visit malinacasino-pokies.com, and how you stay in control of them.
What Cookies Actually Are
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit. It stores a snippet of information, such as a session identifier or your language choice, so the site recognises you when you return.
Think of it as a name tag. Without it, we would not remember that you logged in, that you switched the interface to AUD, or that you dismissed a banner. Cookies are not programs and cannot install anything on your computer.
The Cookies We Set
Strictly necessary
These keep the site working and secure. They handle your login session, prevent fraud and maintain the integrity of deposits and withdrawals. Because our casino cannot operate without them, they cannot be switched off in your browser settings.
| Cookie name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Opt-out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALINA_SESS | Strictly necessary | Keeps you logged in during your session | Session | No |
| MALINA_AUTH | Strictly necessary | Remembers your authentication status | 30 days | No |
| csrf_token | Strictly necessary | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery | Session | No |
| MALINA_LANG | Functional | Stores your language preference | 90 days | Yes, via banner |
| MALINA_CUR | Functional | Stores your preferred currency, e.g. AUD | 90 days | Yes, via banner |
| cookie_consent | Functional | Records your banner choice | 365 days | Yes, via banner |
| _ga | Analytics | Aggregated visit statistics | 90 days | Yes, via banner |
| _gid | Analytics | Short-term visitor tracking | 24 hours | Yes, via banner |
| ads_id | Marketing | Retargeting for relevant offers | 90 days | Yes, via banner |
Functional
Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as your language (English, German, Finnish or Norwegian), your display currency and whether you have already seen a promotion. They save you re-setting the same options on every visit.
Analytics
We use analytics cookies to understand, in aggregate, how visitors move through the site: which pokies pages get the most attention, where people drop off, which devices are most common. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Analytics cookies are optional and only set with your consent.
Marketing
Marketing cookies let us show you Malina Casino offers that are relevant to you, including retargeting ads after you leave the site. If you opt out, you will still see ads, just less targeted ones. These cookies are strictly consent-based.
Cookies From Third Parties
Some cookies on our site are set by partners who provide services we cannot run ourselves:
Analytics providers measure site traffic so we can improve page speed and layout.
Advertising networks deliver and measure our promotional campaigns, including retargeting.
Payment providers may set cookies during deposit and withdrawal flows to verify transactions and prevent fraud.
We do not allow third parties to use cookies on our site for purposes we have not approved. Each partner processes data under its own privacy policy, which we link to in our consent banner.
Managing Your Cookie Choices
On our site
When you first visit malinacasino-pokies.com, our cookie banner asks you to accept all categories or reject everything except strictly necessary cookies. You can change your mind at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the site footer, which reopens the banner.
In your browser
Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies in a few clicks:
- 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 manage website data.
- Firefox: Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Manage Data under Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies.
If you block cookies
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will break core functions: you may be logged out mid-session, deposits may fail and game rounds could be interrupted. Blocking functional cookies means re-choosing your language and currency each visit. Blocking analytics or marketing cookies has no effect on gameplay; the site works normally.
How Long We Keep Them
Each cookie has a set lifespan. Session cookies are erased the moment you close your browser; persistent cookies stay until they expire or you delete them. Here is the full picture:
| Category | Persistence | What happens after |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Session to 30 days | Login and security data cleared automatically |
| Functional | 90 days | Language, currency and consent preferences reset |
| Analytics | 24 hours to 90 days | Aggregated statistics stop accumulating |
| Marketing | Up to 90 days | Retargeting ads lose their personalisation |
Clearing cookies manually removes all of the above at once, including your consent record, so the banner will appear again on your next visit.
Changes to This Policy
If we add a new cookie category or bring in a new partner, we update this page and bump the banner so you can review your choices again. Material changes are announced on the site before they take effect. Questions? Our 24/7 live chat or [email protected] will walk you through any of it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play at Malina Casino without any cookies?
No. Strictly necessary cookies handle your login session and payment security, so the site cannot function without them. All other categories, including analytics and marketing, are optional and you can decline them in the banner.
Does rejecting cookies affect my welcome bonus?
No. Your 100% up to AUD 800 welcome package with 200 free spins is unaffected by your cookie choices. Bonuses depend only on your qualifying deposit of AUD 30 or more.
How do I withdraw my consent later?
Use the Cookie settings link in the site footer to reopen the banner and adjust your choices, or delete cookies directly in your browser settings.
Do cookies store my payment details?
No. Cookies never store card numbers or wallet credentials. Payment providers use their own secure, encrypted systems for that.