Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device, such as a computer, tablet, or mobile phone, when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies enable a website to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you do not have to re-enter them each time you return to the site or browse from one page to another. This can include login details, language preferences, and other display settings.

At Shikaka, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our services, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. These technologies help us maintain the security of our platform, improve site functionality, and provide a personalised experience for all our players. Without certain cookies, some essential features of our website may not function correctly.

Shikaka uses cookies for several purposes, all designed to improve your experience on our platform. Our use of cookies falls into several categories, each serving a distinct function:

• Site Functionality: These cookies are crucial for the basic operation of our website, allowing you to navigate and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas of the site and making deposits or withdrawals.
• Performance and Analytics: We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter error messages. This data helps us understand and improve the performance of our site.
• Personalisation: These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your username, language, or region, to provide a more personalised and convenient experience.
• Advertising: We use these cookies to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

By understanding how you interact with Shikaka, we can continuously refine our services to meet your needs better. Our cookie usage is always conducted with your privacy in mind, in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of the Shikaka website. These cookies enable core functionality without which the website cannot perform its basic operations. They are typically set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services like secure login, transaction processing, and account management would be impossible.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information directly. They are session-based, meaning they are temporary and expire once you close your browser, or persistent, meaning they remain on your device for a set period to remember your preferences across sessions. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they cannot be switched off in our systems. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will then not work. For example, if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to log in to your Shikaka account or complete a deposit.

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Shikaka website, including which pages are most frequently visited, the time spent on each page, and if users encounter any error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. The primary purpose of these cookies is to help us understand and improve the performance and design of our website.

By analysing this information, Shikaka can identify areas for improvement, such as optimising page load times, enhancing navigation, or identifying popular content. This allows us to make informed decisions about website development and content strategy, ultimately leading to a better user experience for everyone. For example, if we notice that many users are leaving a particular page quickly, we can investigate why and make necessary adjustments. We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose, which sets its own cookies to gather this data.

Functional cookies allow the Shikaka website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. These cookies can remember your username, language preference, or the region you are in. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customisable parts of web pages. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

For instance, if you select a specific language on our site, a functional cookie will remember this preference so you do not have to choose it every time you visit. Similarly, if you customise your dashboard or preferred game categories, functional cookies ensure these settings are retained for your next visit. These cookies aim to make your experience at Shikaka more convenient and tailored to your individual needs, reducing the need for repetitive inputs and enhancing usability.

Marketing and advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are typically placed by our advertising partners with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organisations, such as advertisers.

At Shikaka, we use these cookies to understand your interests based on your activity on our site and potentially across other websites. This allows us to present you with promotions, bonuses, and game recommendations that are more likely to appeal to you. For example, if you frequently play slot games, these cookies might help us show you advertisements for new slot releases or related promotions. While these cookies may track your browsing across other sites, they do not directly store personal information, but rather rely on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. You have the option to manage these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Third-party cookies are cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. At Shikaka, we work with various third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you interact with our website. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. For example, if you view embedded content from a platform like YouTube on our site, YouTube may set its own cookies.

The information collected by these third-party cookies is subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies. Shikaka does not have direct control over these cookies or the data they collect. We carefully select our third-party partners to ensure they adhere to high standards of data protection and privacy. However, we encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information. Examples of third-party services that may set cookies include Google Analytics, payment processors, and affiliate marketing platforms.

The duration for which a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "session" cookie or a "persistent" cookie. Session cookies are temporary and typically expire once you close your browser. They are used to track your activities during a single browsing session, such as keeping you logged in as you navigate different pages on Shikaka.

Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain on your device for a set period, which can range from a few minutes to several years, or until you delete them manually. These cookies are used to remember your preferences or actions across multiple browsing sessions. For example, a persistent cookie might remember your language preference or your login details for your next visit to Shikaka. The exact expiry period for each cookie is determined by its purpose and the third-party provider, where applicable. You can typically see the expiration dates of cookies in your browser settings.

You have control over the cookies used on the Shikaka website. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Please be aware that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the functionality of some features.

Here’s how you can typically manage cookies in common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection or Cookies and Site Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Tracking prevention or Cookies and site data.
• Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.

Additionally, when you first visit Shikaka, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to customise your cookie preferences. You can revisit these preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link, usually found in the footer of our website. Please note that opting out of certain cookies may not remove all advertising, but it may make the advertising you see less relevant to your interests.

"Do Not Track" (DNT) is a privacy preference that users can set in their web browsers. When DNT is enabled, it sends a signal to websites indicating that the user does not want their online activities to be tracked. While Shikaka respects user privacy, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should interpret and respond to DNT signals.

Currently, our website does not alter its data collection practices based on DNT signals. We continue to operate in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy, which provide detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data. We encourage users who are concerned about tracking to utilise the cookie management tools available in their browsers and through our cookie consent banner to control their preferences directly. We will monitor developments regarding DNT and adjust our practices if a universally accepted standard is established.

Shikaka may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

For significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means, such as email, if you have provided us with your contact information. Your continued use of the Shikaka website after any changes to this Cookie Policy signifies your acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should adjust your cookie settings or cease using our services.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any inquiries you may have regarding your privacy and data protection at Shikaka.

You can reach us through the following channels:

• Email: [email protected]
• Live Chat: Available on our website during operational hours.
• Support Form: Accessible via the "Contact Us" section on the Shikaka website.

We are committed to ensuring your experience with Shikaka is secure and transparent, and we welcome your feedback on our privacy practices.