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 ## Cookie Policy
 
-This Cookie Policy explains how Martin Casino uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. We use these tools to keep the site working, remember your preferences, improve performance and understand how our services are used. By continuing to browse our platform, you agree that cookies may be stored on your device in line with this Policy and your browser settings.
+This Cookie Policy explains how Martin Casino uses cookies and similar technologies on our platform. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, which govern the wider relationship between us and our players.
 
-### Who we are
+## Who We Are
 
-Martin Casino is operated by Thorne Media Ltd, the legal operator behind our platform. We offer casino games, secure payments and responsible account controls to players in the United Kingdom and Germany, with support for GBP and EUR. Our platform is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority under licence number MGA/XXX/XXXX.
+Martin Casino is operated by Thorne Media Ltd and licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority under licence MGA/XXX/XXXX. We serve players in the United Kingdom and Germany and support GBP and EUR. Our platform is intended for adults aged 18 and over.
 
-If you have questions about this Policy, you can contact us at [hello@luckythorne.example](mailto:hello@luckythorne.example).
+## What Cookies Are
 
-### What cookies are
+Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our website. Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels and other identifiers that help our platform function properly, remember preferences and measure how our services are used.
 
-Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as sign-in state, language preferences and site settings. We may also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels or tags where they serve the same operational purpose.
+## Why We Use Cookies
 
-### Cookies we use
+We use cookies to keep our site working, improve performance and support a smoother experience for players. In practice, cookies may help us:
 
-We use cookies that are necessary for the operation of our platform, as well as cookies that support analytics, preferences and other functionality. The main categories are:
+- maintain core site functionality;
+- remember basic settings and preferences;
+- understand how our pages are used;
+- support security and fraud prevention;
+- improve loading speed and platform performance.
 
-- Strictly necessary cookies: these are required for core site functions, including page navigation, security controls and basic platform operation.
-- Functional cookies: these help remember your settings and improve the continuity of your visit.
-- Performance and analytics cookies: these help us understand how visitors use our platform so we can measure and improve performance.
-- Security-related cookies: these support platform protection, fraud prevention and session integrity.
+Where cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our site, they are used to deliver the services you request.
 
-Where a cookie is not strictly necessary, we aim to respect the choices available through your browser or device settings and any on-site controls we provide.
+## Cookie Categories
 
-### Why we use cookies
+Our platform may use different categories of cookies depending on the service and the choices you make.
 
-We use cookies for the following purposes:
+### Essential cookies
 
-- to keep our platform available and stable;
-- to recognise returning visitors and remember preferences;
-- to maintain secure sessions and account controls;
-- to analyse traffic and platform usage;
-- to improve content, navigation and mobile performance;
-- to support responsible account management and safety controls.
+These cookies are required for our website to function. They help with navigation, security, access to secure areas and the delivery of core features.
 
-### Cookies and our services
+### Functional cookies
 
-Our platform focuses on slots, live casino content and account controls. Cookies help us keep these services functioning smoothly, including login continuity, session security and basic preference management. They also support access across devices, including mobile browsers.
+These cookies remember choices you make, such as language or display preferences, so that our platform can provide a more consistent experience.
 
-Some services and features may rely on cookies to work properly. If you disable certain cookies, parts of the platform may not function as intended.
+### Performance and analytics cookies
 
-### Third-party cookies
+These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, which pages are most useful and where improvements may be needed. They support better design, content and usability across our platform.
 
-Some cookies may be set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics, security or technical infrastructure. These third parties may process limited information on our behalf or for their own technical operation. We use third-party services only where they support the delivery, security or measurement of our platform.
+### Security cookies
 
-### Managing cookies
+We use security-related cookies and similar technologies to help protect our services and users, including supporting SSL encryption and detecting suspicious activity.
 
-You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies or set preferences for certain categories. You can also use device-level privacy controls where available.
+## Cookies and Your Choices
 
-Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect how our platform functions, including some security and preference features.
+You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, and you can also manage preferences for some cookie categories through our site controls where available.
 
-### Cookie retention
+If you choose to block certain cookies, some parts of our platform may not work as intended. Essential cookies are needed for core functions, including secure operation and basic site navigation.
 
-Cookies may be session-based or persistent. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period. The retention period depends on the cookie’s purpose and the settings used by the relevant service.
+## Third-Party Technologies
 
-### Legal basis and disclosures
+Some cookies or similar technologies may be set by service providers that help us operate, secure or improve our platform. These technologies may support analytics, performance monitoring or other technical functions connected to our services.
 
-Where cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform, we use them to provide the services you request and to maintain secure access. Where other cookies are used, they support platform functionality, measurement and improvement. We apply cookie use in line with applicable law and our operational needs.
+We work with providers such as Pragmatic Play, Play'n GO, Evolution and NetEnt to offer slots and live casino content. Cookie use connected with embedded or integrated services may vary depending on the feature in use.
 
-### Security
+## Relationship With Other Policies
 
-We use security measures designed to protect the platform and its users. Our platform uses SSL, and we operate account controls that support safer use of our services. Cookies may help us maintain session integrity and identify unusual activity.
+Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data more broadly, including information that may be collected through cookies where applicable. Our Terms and Conditions govern the use of our platform, bonuses, payments, verification and player account activity.
 
-### Your choices
+For help with bonuses, payments, verification or account access, please refer to the relevant pages on our site. For questions about support, our team is available by live chat and email every day from 08:00 to 24:00.
 
-You may change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or device controls. You can also manage account-related preferences through the platform where available. Responsible gambling tools such as deposit, loss, wager and session limits, time-out options and self-exclusion remain available through our broader account controls.
+## Data and Security
 
-### Changes to this Policy
+We use SSL encryption to help protect data transmitted through our platform. Where cookies are linked to account security, fraud prevention or service integrity, we use them to support safe and reliable access to our services.
 
-We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our platform, technology or legal requirements. The latest version will apply from the date shown above.
+KYC checks may require a passport or national ID and proof of address, and source-of-funds checks may apply. Those checks are separate from cookie use, but they are part of our broader commitment to platform integrity and responsible operation.
 
-### Contact
+## Retention and Updates
 
-If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our platform, contact us at [hello@luckythorne.example](mailto:hello@luckythorne.example).
+Cookies may expire automatically after a session ends or remain on your device for a longer period, depending on their purpose. Some preferences may be stored only for as long as needed to remember your settings or support platform functionality.
+
+We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our platform, our services or applicable requirements. The latest version will always apply from the date it is posted here.
+
+## Responsible Play
+
+We support responsible gambling and provide deposit limits, loss limits, wager limits, session limits, reality checks, time-outs and self-exclusion tools. If you want to manage your activity, these controls can help you stay in charge of your play.
+
+## Contact Us
+
+If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how our platform uses cookies, please contact our support team by live chat or email during our service hours. We will help with questions about your account, site usage and related platform policies.