Website: bingodaubers.co | Last Updated: March 5, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Bingo Daubers (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on bingodaubers.co. This policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC (amended by 2009/136/EC)
- CJEU Planet49 Ruling (C-673/17) — active consent required
- EDPB Guidelines 05/2020 on consent under the GDPR
- Applicable national implementations (TDDDG, CNIL guidelines, etc.)
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, local storage, and device fingerprinting.
3. Legal Basis
Under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Articles 6–7 of the GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies are exempt — they do not require consent.
- All other cookies require prior, explicit, informed, and freely given consent. Pre-ticked boxes, continued browsing, or implied consent do NOT constitute valid consent.
4. Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|
| bd_cookie_consent | bingodaubers.co | Stores consent preferences | 12 months |
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | Wordfence | Security authentication | Session / 24h |
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Login authentication | Session |
4.2 Analytics & Performance
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24-hour visitor distinction | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4.3 Functional
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | UI personalization | 1 year |
| comment_author_* | WordPress | Remembers commenter info | 347 days |
4.4 Advertising & Targeting
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|
| IDE, DSID | Google DoubleClick | Targeted ads & conversions | 1–2 years |
| NID | Google | Ad personalization | 6 months |
| ad-id, ad-privacy | Amazon | Affiliate tracking | Various |
5. Third-Party Data Transfers
Data may be transferred outside the EEA (including the US), protected by:
- EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) adequacy decision
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) where applicable
Third parties: Google |
Amazon |
Wordfence
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
- Right of Access (Art. 15)
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16)
- Right to Erasure (Art. 17) — “right to be forgotten”
- Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18)
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20)
- Right to Object (Art. 21)
- Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3)) — use “Manage Cookies” at any time
- Right to Lodge a Complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (EDPB list)
7. How to Manage Cookies
On this site: Click “Manage Cookies” (bottom-left) at any time.
In your browser:
Chrome |
Firefox |
Safari |
Edge
Third-party opt-outs:
GA Opt-out |
Google Ads |
Your Online Choices (EU)
8. Consent Records
Per GDPR Art. 7(1), we record: timestamp, categories consented, policy version, and a unique consent ID.
9. Updates
This policy may be updated. Material changes will trigger a new consent prompt.
10. Contact
Bingo Daubers
Website: bingodaubers.co
Email: [Insert your contact email]