Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2 July 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage to remember your preferences. This policy explains what we use, why, and how you can control them.
2. What we use and why
We use the following categories of cookies and storage:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tb_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined). Without this we would show the banner on every page. | Until you clear browser storage | TopBets.info |
| tb_odds_format | Functional | Remembers whether you prefer decimal or fractional odds display. | Until you clear browser storage | TopBets.info |
| tb_theme | Functional | Remembers your dark/light mode preference. | Until you clear browser storage | TopBets.info |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics (consent required) | Google Analytics 4 — measures how visitors use the site (pages viewed, events, sessions). Only set if you accept cookies. | 2 years | |
| __clerk_* | Essential | Clerk authentication — keeps you signed in securely. | Session / 30 days | Clerk |
3. Essential cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in or setting your odds preference.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), essential cookies do not require consent.
4. Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use TopBets.info — for example, which sports and events are most popular, and where users encounter problems. This helps us improve the site.
We only set analytics cookies if you click "Accept all" on our cookie banner. If you decline, or do not make a choice, no analytics cookies are set and no data is sent to Google Analytics.
5. How to manage cookies
You can control cookies in two ways:
- Our cookie banner — click "Decline" to refuse analytics cookies, or "Accept all" to allow them. To change your choice, clear your browser's local storage for topbets.info and the banner will reappear.
- Your browser settings — all modern browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the site from working correctly. Visit allaboutcookies.org for browser-specific instructions.
6. Third-party links
TopBets.info contains links to bookmaker websites. When you click a Bet Now link, you leave our site and those bookmakers' own cookie policies apply. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for third-party cookies.
7. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@topbets.info.