Bonus Compass operates an informational website for our Australian restaurant and offline poker nights, available at https://bonuscompass.net. To provide an enjoyable, secure and user-friendly browsing experience, we use cookies and similar technologies on our site.
This Cookie Policy describes how and why cookies are used when you visit our website, the types of cookies we rely on, and the choices you have for managing your cookie preferences. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more broadly.
By continuing to browse our website after seeing our cookie banner, you can choose to accept, reject or customise non-essential cookies. Essential cookies, which are required for our website to function securely, are always active but are kept to a minimum.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (such as a computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve functionality, and to provide information to site owners.
Cookies typically contain information such as the name of the website that set the cookie, how long the cookie will remain on your device, and a value that is usually a unique identifier. When you revisit a website, the cookie allows the site to recognise your browser and can help remember your settings or previous actions.
For the Bonus Compass website, cookies help us:
- Deliver core site features, such as navigation, forms and secure connections
- Understand how visitors use our pages, so we can improve content, layout and accessibility
- Remember your preferences, such as cookie consent choices
Cookies may be set directly by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties providing services on our website (third-party cookies).
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the Bonus Compass website to function correctly. They enable basic features like secure page navigation, form submissions and access to core areas of the site. These cookies do not require your consent, but they are strictly limited to what is needed for the service you request.
Examples of how essential cookies may be used on our site include:
- Maintaining a secure connection between your browser and our servers
- Helping pages load correctly and consistently
- Remembering your choices within the cookie banner, so we can respect your consent settings
- Protecting our forms (such as enquiry or reservation forms) from misuse or automated submissions
If you block essential cookies through your browser settings, some parts of the website may not work as intended, and you may not be able to submit forms or access certain features.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies enable the website to remember choices you have made, so that your visit feels more personalised and seamless. These cookies are not strictly necessary for the site to work, but they can enhance your experience.
Examples of how functionality cookies may operate include:
- Remembering your cookie preferences so you do not have to set them each time you visit
- Retaining form input temporarily if you navigate away and return during the same visit
- Supporting interactive features designed to help you explore our restaurant menu, events and offline poker nights
If you choose to disable functionality cookies, some custom settings may not be remembered between visits and certain interactive features may behave in a more basic way.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Bonus Compass website may be set by third-party service providers that support our digital experience, such as analytics tools or embedded content platforms. These are known as third-party cookies.
Third-party providers may process limited information about your device and interaction with our website in order to deliver their services. Where this occurs, the processing will be subject to both this Cookie Policy and the privacy or cookie policies of the relevant provider.
Typical examples of third-party cookies we may rely on include:
- Analytics tools that help us understand website traffic and usage patterns
- Content delivery or hosting services that improve reliability and load speed
- Social or media integrations, such as embedded feeds or maps, where enabled
We do not permit third parties on our website to use cookies for the promotion of online casinos, online poker, sports betting, or any form of real-money gambling. Our offline poker nights are strictly social and entertainment-based, and this philosophy extends to our online presence.
Cookie Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner or consent tool that allows you to choose how non-essential cookies are used. We seek your consent before placing performance, analytics or functionality cookies that are not strictly necessary for the website to operate.
Within the consent interface, you can typically:
- Accept all categories of cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies and keep only essential cookies active
- Customise your choices by enabling or disabling specific categories such as analytics or functionality cookies
You can review or update your cookie choices at any time by reopening the cookie settings tool on our website (where available) or by adjusting your browser settings as described in the section below. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before you changed your settings.
How to Manage Cookies
In addition to the options provided through our on-site cookie banner or settings tool, you can manage cookies directly through your web browser or device settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies, and to configure how cookies are handled for different websites.
The steps vary by browser and device, but you can usually find cookie controls in the privacy or security settings. The links below provide guidance for popular browsers:
If you choose to block some or all cookies, our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are required for core features such as secure browsing, basic navigation and form submissions.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, our use of cookies, or applicable legal and regulatory requirements in Australia and other relevant jurisdictions.
When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may take additional steps to bring important updates to your attention, such as displaying an updated cookie banner.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically so you stay informed about how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Bonus Compass website.
