Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Grand Portage Casino may use cookies and similar technologies on its website at /cookie-policy. It is designed to help you understand what information may be collected when you visit the site, why that information is used, and what choices you have.

Grand Portage Casino is a land-based casino brand. This policy applies to website visitors and online interactions with the site, including pages related to property information, guest services, and the Grand Portage Casino brand.

What Cookies Are and Why They Matter

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit. They help a website recognize your device, remember certain preferences, and support core site functions.

Cookies can serve different purposes. Some are necessary for the site to work properly, while others help improve performance, remember your settings, measure traffic, or support advertising and marketing efforts.

Cookies do not usually give a website direct access to everything on your device. Instead, they generally store limited data related to your browser session, preferences, or activity on the site.

How We May Use Cookies on This Website

Cookies and similar tools may be used to keep the website secure, make pages load correctly, improve navigation, and remember choices you make during your visit. They may also help website operators understand how visitors use the site so improvements can be made over time.

In practice, cookie use may support several important functions. These include maintaining site security, preventing fraud or abuse, keeping forms and session tools working as intended, and helping website administrators identify technical problems.

Cookies may also be used to personalize your experience. For example, they can remember language settings, device preferences, or previously entered information so you do not have to re-enter it every time you visit.

The Key Types of Cookies You May See

Different cookies do different jobs. The website may use first-party cookies, which are set directly by the site, and third-party cookies, which are set by outside service providers working on the site’s behalf.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, some parts of the site may not work correctly.

These cookies may support page navigation, security features, consent management, and access to protected areas. Because they are required for basic website operations, they are generally active by default.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help the website remember the choices you make. This can include settings such as region, language, accessibility preferences, or other personalized options.

They are not always strictly necessary, but they can make the website easier and more convenient to use. If you disable them, certain personalized features may not operate as expected.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance cookies help measure how visitors use the website. They may collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on the site, how they move between pages, and whether they encounter errors.

This information is usually grouped together and used to improve the website’s speed, design, content, and overall performance. Analytics cookies can help site operators make better decisions about what users find helpful and where updates may be needed.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver more relevant ads or promotional messages based on your browsing behavior. They can also help limit how often you see the same ad and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

These cookies are more likely to be set by advertising partners or other third-party services. If you choose not to allow them, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Similar Technologies We May Use

In addition to cookies, a website may use related technologies such as web beacons, pixels, tags, scripts, or local storage. These tools often work in a similar way by collecting limited technical or usage information to support site functionality, analytics, or marketing.

For simplicity, this policy refers to all of these tools as “cookies” unless a separate explanation is needed.

How Long Cookies May Stay on Your Device

Some cookies are “session cookies,” which means they stay on your device only while your browser is open. Once you close your browser, they are typically deleted.

Other cookies are “persistent cookies,” which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. These may be used to remember your preferences or recognize you when you return to the site later.

Third-Party Services and Outside Cookies

The website may rely on third-party services to support features such as analytics, embedded content, maps, customer support tools, advertising, or social media integrations. When those services are active, they may place their own cookies on your device.

Those third parties may collect information according to their own privacy and cookie policies, not just this one. Because of that, users should review the policies of any outside services they interact with through the website.

Third-party providers can change over time based on the tools and services used by the site. As a result, the specific cookies present during your visit may vary.

How Cookies Support Security and Website Protection

Some cookies are used to protect the website and its users. Security-related cookies may help detect suspicious behavior, prevent unauthorized access attempts, reduce spam, and support safe browsing sessions.

These protections are important for websites that offer account access, contact forms, support channels, or payment-related interactions. For example, if the site supports communications through chat or email, cookies may help maintain those tools safely and efficiently.

How Cookies May Improve Your User Experience

Cookies can make a website smoother to use by remembering practical details from one page to the next. That might include saving your consent choices, keeping forms from resetting, or helping the website display properly on your device.

Without certain cookies, some parts of the website may become less responsive or less personalized. You may need to re-enter preferences more often, and some features may not work the same way.

Your Choices: Managing, Disabling, or Deleting Cookies

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to review stored cookies, block certain cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts before new cookies are placed.

The exact steps depend on the browser you use, but settings are often found in areas labeled “Privacy,” “Security,” or “Site Settings.” If you use more than one device or browser, you may need to update your settings on each one separately.

You may also be able to manage your preferences through the site’s cookie banner or consent tool, if one is available. This can let you accept or reject certain categories of non-essential cookies.

What Happens If You Turn Cookies Off

Disabling cookies can affect how the website performs. Essential features may still work in many cases, but some pages, tools, or personalized settings may not function properly.

For example, your saved preferences may not be remembered, some content may not display correctly, and certain support or security functions may be limited. Blocking all cookies, especially essential ones, can lead to a less reliable browsing experience.

Consent to Cookie Use

Where required by applicable law, the website may ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. This typically applies to categories such as performance, analytics, and marketing cookies.

By continuing to use the website after seeing a cookie notice, or by selecting your preferences through a consent tool, you may be indicating your agreement to the use of cookies as described in that notice. You can usually change your preferences later through browser settings or any available on-site consent controls.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, website features, or third-party services. When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with the latest effective date if applicable.

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically so they stay informed about how cookies may be used and what options are available.

Questions About Privacy and Cookie Use

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, cookie use on the website, or broader privacy-related concerns, you can contact Grand Portage Casino through the available support channels.

Email inquiries may be sent to support@grandportagecasino.com. If live chat is available on the website, that may also be an option for general support questions.

By using the website, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may be used in line with this policy, subject to your browser settings and any choices you make through available consent tools.