What cookies mean on this site
This page explains how i-c-r.org.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Katanaspin is the casino brand we write about here; this policy covers what happens on our own review portal, not on the operator's platform. A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser when you visit a website – it helps the site remember your preferences and understand how people use it.
We keep cookie use minimal. The handful we set exist to make the site function properly and to show us anonymised visitor patterns. We do not use cookies to identify you personally, and we never sell cookie data to third parties.
The cookies we set directly
Our own cookies fall into two groups. Necessary cookies keep the site working – they remember whether you have accepted this policy, maintain your session if you fill in a contact form, and ensure pages load in the right language. You cannot disable these through our banner because turning them off would break core functionality.
Preference cookies remember non-essential choices, such as whether you have dismissed a notification or which sections you last expanded. These make repeat visits smoother, but the site works without them.
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, consent record | Session or 12 months |
| Preference | UI state, dismissed messages | 6 months |
| Analytics | Anonymised traffic data | 24 months |
Third-party scripts and what they track
We use a small number of external services that set their own cookies. Analytics – we run a privacy-focused analytics tool to understand which pages are read most and where visitors arrive from. The data is aggregated and anonymised; no individual browsing history is built. This service requires your consent, and you can withdraw it at any time through your browser settings.
Advertising and affiliate tracking – when you click through to the operator's own site from ours, an affiliate network may set a cookie to record that the visit originated here. That cookie belongs to the network, not to us, and we have no access to the data it collects. If you object to affiliate tracking, you can block third-party cookies entirely in your browser – the instructions are in the next section.
We do not embed social-media widgets, and we do not load tracking pixels from data brokers. The only third-party scripts present are the analytics platform and the affiliate network – both named in our privacy policy.
Managing cookies in your browser
Every major browser lets you refuse cookies, delete existing ones, or ask to be notified each time a site wants to set one. The trade-off is that some features may not work as smoothly – a site that cannot remember your preferences will ask you the same questions every visit.
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or clear cookies from specific sites.
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose Standard, Strict or Custom tracking protection; the Strict setting blocks most third-party trackers by default.
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies automatically; you can tighten this further or clear all stored data.
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. The "Block third-party cookies" toggle stops affiliate and advertising cookies while leaving first-party ones alone.
What happens when you decline
If you refuse all cookies through your browser, this site remains fully readable – every article, every table, every responsible-gambling resource loads as usual. What you lose is convenience: we cannot remember that you have already seen the cookie banner, so it reappears on each page, and any preferences you set (such as dismissing a notification) are forgotten the moment you close the tab.
Analytics cookies are optional by design. Declining them has no effect on your experience here; it simply means your visit is not counted in our aggregated traffic reports. Necessary cookies are exempt from the consent requirement under UK data-protection law because the site cannot function without them – but even these store no personal information, and they expire as soon as you close your browser or within 12 months at most.
Updates to this policy
We review this page whenever we add a new tool or service that uses cookies. When a change affects how your data is handled, we update the "last revised" date below and, where appropriate, ask for fresh consent through the banner. Visiting the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms – if you disagree, your option is to stop using the site or to disable cookies as described above.
Changes that do not alter the substance – fixing a typo, clarifying existing wording, updating a broken link – are made without a new consent request. Significant changes, such as adding a new third-party script or extending the retention period, trigger a new banner for returning visitors.
Questions about cookies
This cookie policy concerns i-c-r.org.uk only. If you have questions about how the operator handles cookies on its own platform, those belong with the operator's support team, not with us – we have no access to the systems or data the brand itself runs. For questions about this site's cookie practices, write to [email protected] – we typically reply within 48 hours.
Remember that gambling is restricted to those aged 18 and over (18+), and it should stay entertainment rather than a source of income. If it ever stops being fun, free confidential support is available at BeGambleAware.org or by calling the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (24/7, free from UK landlines and mobiles).
Last revised: 26 November 2025
This page is for information and marketing purposes only. We are not a casino operator, a bookmaker or an organiser of gambling. Access to this content is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). We encourage you to gamble responsibly – for free, confidential support visit BeGambleAware.org.