WICKED GAMES
WEBSITE POLICY
This cookie Policy explains how the WickedGames, operated by WICKED TECH MALTA LTD, company no. C 78799, with registered address at Sigma Group, Triq L–Imhallef Paolo Debono, Msida MSD 2032, Malta (hereinafter the “Company”, “we” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website hosted at https://www.wickedgames.com (hereinafter the “Website”). This policy is intended to be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains the reasons and methods we use to collect, store, use and share personal information, outlines your rights concerning your personal data and provides details on how to contact us if you have any concerns or complaints.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect and use data online. We uphold high standards of conduct and data protection and require the same level of commitment from our partners.
Cookies
We use cookies on our Website. Cookies are defined as small text files placed on your device (e.g. computer, smartphone or another electronic device) when you visit our Website (the “Cookies”).
Scope
The purpose of Cookies is to ensure the Website functions correctly and to enhance your experience. They enable us to support security features and detect malicious activity. By recognizing your devices, Cookies help us understand user behavior, remember your preferences or past actions, personalize your experience and provide relevant marketing and advertising.
For instance, we may track the number of times you visit the Website, the date of your first and most recent visit, IP and network data, traffic data, location data and the originating domain name of your internet service provider. This information serves for identification purposes of the trusted web traffic, collection of statistical and analytical data on how our visitors interact with our Website, including our audience reach and link engagement. We also use Cookies to keep track of your current shopping session, to enable you to proceed to check out at any time and to personalize your online experience.
All data will be aggregated and analyzed in a statistical form, ensuring that users’ identities will not be discerned.
For more details on Cookies generally, including how to control and manage them, please refer to the guidance on Cookies published by the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner of Malta or https://idpc.org.mt/.
Consent to Use Cookies and Changing Settings
We require your consent (hereinafter the “Consent”), before placing any Cookies or similar technologies on your device, except for those strictly necessary to provide you with a service you have requested (for example, enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the Website) and to maintain the security of our Website and its users.
You may revoke any Consent you’ve given for Cookie use or adjust your Cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer. It may be necessary to refresh the page for the updated settings to take effect.
Classification of Cookies we use
The Cookies used on our Website are classified below:
- Necessary Cookies are essential for the proper function of the Website. These Cookies enable core features such as page navigation, security, network management and form submissions.
- Analytical Cookies track and measure users’ behavior and help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information on metrics such as number of visitors, bounce rate and traffic sources. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve the performance and content of the site.
- Functional or functionality Cookies aim to enhance the performance and functionality of the Website. They are used to remember user preferences and settings to enhance browsing experience / choices you make and personalize features.
- Performance Cookies gather data on how visitors use the Website : measure and analyze key performance indicators (such as page-load times and stability) to improve user experience.
- Marketing or Advertisement Cookies track visitors across websites and collect information based on their interests to measure and personalize advertising and remarketing campaigns.
- Other uncategorized Cookies refer to information that is still under analysis and has not yet been classified into a specific category.
First- and Third-Party Cookies
- First-party Cookies are placed by the Website you are visiting (wickedgames.com).
- Third-party Cookies are placed by domains other than the one you are visiting, e.g. analytics or advertising partners.
Cookie Name | Domain | Category | Purpose | Necessity & Consent | Duration |
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_ga, ga[ID] | wickedgames.com | Analytics | Distinguish users and sessions | Non-essential – consent | 2 years |
_gid | wickedgames.com | Analytics | Count page views | Non-essential – consent | 24 hours |
_gat | wickedgames.com | Analytics | Throttle request rate | Non-essential – consent | 1 minute |
hjSessionUser[site_id] | wickedgames.com | Analytics | Identify unique user sessions | Non-essential – consent | 1 year |
hjSession[site_id] | wickedgames.com | Analytics | Store session data | Non-essential – consent | 30 minutes |
messagesUtk | wickedgames.com | Functional | Identify visitors for live-chat | Non-essential – consent | 6 months |
smartlookSession | wickedgames.com | Analytics | Session replay tracking | Non-essential – consent | 1 year |
gtm_auth / gtm_preview | wickedgames.com | Other | Manage Google Tag Manager preview and authentication | Non-essential – consent | Session / 30 mins |
Third-Party Access to Cookies
The Cookies we deploy will only be accessible by us and the third party named on the table above, for the purposes referred to in this Cookie Policy. No other third party will access these Cookies.
How to disable All Cookies and Consequences of such action
If you prefer not to accept any Cookies, you may adjust your browser settings to block them (including those essential to the services requested). Please be aware that disabling or deleting Cookies may reduce the functionality of the Website and could prevent access to certain features.
Managing Cookies in your browser: Most browsers provide settings that let you view, control and delete Cookies stored on your device. For detailed instructions, please consult your browser’s help section or visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Marianna Tavella, Chief Legal Officer
WICKED TECH MALTA LTD
Sigma Group, Triq L–Imhallef Paolo Debono, Msida MSD 2032, Malta
Email: legal@wickedgames.com
Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 5, 2025.
We may update it from time to time to comply with the new regulatory requirements and laws;
You will be notified of any updates via a banner on our Website or other means where appropriate.