This Cookie Policy explains what cookies xGaura uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or phone) by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how visitors use their site.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware. They contain only text — usually a unique identifier and sometimes a small amount of information such as a preference setting or session token.
This policy also covers similar technologies such as localStorage (used by our Bankroll Tracker to store bet data entirely within your browser) and web beacons used by our advertising partners. These technologies are described separately below.
xGaura uses three categories of cookie. The table below summarises each category, its purpose and the legal basis for its use.
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required | Can Be Disabled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site functionality, theme preference, session management | No | No* |
| Analytics | Aggregate traffic analysis, page performance, error monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Advertising | Relevant ad targeting, frequency capping, conversion tracking | Yes | Yes |
* Disabling strictly necessary cookies via browser settings will break site functionality such as theme persistence.
These cookies are essential for xGaura to function. They do not require your consent and cannot be turned off through our cookie preferences. You can disable them in your browser, but doing so will impair the site's functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Set By |
|---|---|---|---|
xg_theme |
Stores your light/dark theme preference so it persists across visits | 1 year | xGaura |
PHPSESSID |
Standard PHP session identifier used for server-side session management | Session | xGaura |
xg_cookie_consent |
Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again | 1 year | xGaura |
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use xGaura in aggregate — which pages are most visited, how long visitors spend on the site, where they come from, and what devices they use. This information is anonymous and is used solely to improve the site. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Set By |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated identifier | 2 years | |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 — stores and counts page views for a specific property | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics — distinguishes users, expires after 24 hours | 24 hours | |
_gat |
Google Analytics — throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also reject analytics cookies via the cookie consent banner shown on your first visit.
xGaura is supported by advertising. Our advertising partners may set cookies on your device to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests, limit how often you see a particular ad, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These partners operate under their own privacy policies.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Duration | Set By |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE |
Google / DoubleClick — used for targeted advertising and conversion tracking | 13 months | |
test_cookie |
Google — checks if the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes | |
Partner cookies |
Various advertising network partners may set additional cookies for ad personalisation and measurement | Varies | Third parties |
You can manage advertising cookie preferences through:
Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating networks.
Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com allows you to manage Google's use of your data for ad personalisation.
Cookie consent banner: You can reject advertising cookies via the consent banner shown on your first visit to xGaura.
The Bankroll Tracker uses your browser's localStorage rather than cookies. localStorage is similar to a cookie but stores data locally on your device and does not send data to our servers automatically. The bet records you log in the Bankroll Tracker are stored entirely on your device and are never transmitted to xGaura or any third party.
You can delete this data at any time by using the "Clear All Bets" button in the Bankroll Tracker, or by clearing your browser's site data for xgaura.com in your browser settings. Using a private/incognito window will prevent localStorage from persisting between sessions.
In addition to the options described above, you can control cookies directly through your browser settings. All major browsers allow you to:
— View what cookies are currently set on your device;
— Delete individual cookies or all cookies for a site;
— Block cookies from specific sites or all sites;
— Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set.
Browser-specific guidance:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of xGaura and many other websites.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we introduce new technologies or as legal requirements change. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We recommend checking this page periodically. Continued use of xGaura after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
How Beta Web Analysis Limited collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit xGaura.com. GDPR compliant.
The terms and conditions governing your use of xGaura.com, including intellectual property and disclaimers.
Questions about cookies or data. We respond to all messages within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.