Cookie Policy
How PlayWest uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you control them.
Last updated: 24 June 2026
Who we are & effective date
This Cookie Policy is published by PLAYWEST PTY LTD (ABN 45 603 866 388 · ACN 603 866 388), trading as PlayWest, operator of playwestbets.co. Effective date: 24 June 2026. Cookie and privacy enquiries: support@playwestbets.co. Read it with our Privacy Policy — some cookie data (such as your IP address, device identifiers and on-site behaviour) is personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies such as browser local storage and pixels, referred to here collectively as “cookies”.
Categories of cookies
We group cookies and similar technologies into four categories:
- Strictly Necessary — required to run the site (sign-in, security, bet slip, storing your consent). Always on; no consent required.
- Functional — remember your preferences, such as odds display and time zone.
- Analytics / Performance — aggregated usage statistics so we can improve the site.
- Advertising / Targeting — measuring our own marketing; loaded only with consent and never sold.
Non-essential categories are off by default and load only after you opt in. We use Google Consent Mode v2, so Google services do not load until you consent.
Cookies we use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | PlayWest (1st party) | Maintains your server session | Strictly Necessary | Session |
csrf_token | PlayWest (1st party) | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery | Strictly Necessary | Session |
playwest.age.ok | PlayWest (1st party, local storage) | Remembers you confirmed you are 18+ | Strictly Necessary | Until cleared |
playwest.cookie.consent | PlayWest (1st party, local storage) | Stores your cookie consent choices | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |
playwest.slip | PlayWest (1st party, local storage) | Stores your current bet slip selections | Functional | Until cleared |
_ga | Google (3rd party) | Distinguishes users (Google Analytics 4) | Analytics / Performance | 2 years |
_ga_<id> | Google (3rd party) | Persists session state (Google Analytics 4) | Analytics / Performance | 2 years |
Analytics cookies load only after you consent. We do not load advertising/targeting cookies unless you opt in, and we do not sell cookie data.
Consent and managing cookies
On your first visit a consent banner lets you Accept all, Reject all, or choose by category; non-essential cookies stay off until you opt in. You can change your choice at any time via the “Manage cookies” control in the footer. You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge all provide cookie controls). Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop the site working. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.
Your choice & guarantees
Rejecting optional (analytics and advertising) cookies does not block access to the site, reduce features or quality, prevent betting, deposits or withdrawals, or cause technical problems. It only means your usage data will not be sent to analytics providers — you can place bets and manage your account fully. Strictly necessary cookies (sign-in, bet slip, security) are always active and do not require your consent.
How long cookies last
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for the period in the table above or until you delete them. Your stored consent choice is kept so we do not ask on every visit.