SIMULATION - NOT A REAL CASINO - Educational Demo from The Backend of Luck

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026 — Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Educational Simulation Disclaimer

This is a simulated casino created as part of the book "The Backend of Luck: Inside the Systems That Power Real Money Gaming". No real money is involved. All content is for educational purposes only. This Cookie Policy demonstrates transparent data practices in the context of an educational project.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to provide information to site owners, and to enhance user experience.

There are several types of cookies:

In addition to cookies, websites can also use localStorage and sessionStorage, which are browser-based storage mechanisms with similar purposes but different technical characteristics. AcmetoCasino primarily uses localStorage (see Section 4).

2. Cookies We Use

AcmetoCasino uses a minimal cookie approach. Our cookie usage is limited to what is strictly necessary for the website to function.

CategoryStatusDetails
Essential / Functional Essential Only Basic cookies set by the web server for session handling. No personal data stored.
Analytics / Performance Not Used We do not use Google Analytics, Matomo, or any analytics platform.
Advertising / Marketing Not Used We do not display ads or use advertising cookies of any kind.
Social Media Not Used No social media widgets, share buttons, or embedded content.
Tracking / Profiling Not Used We do not track users across sites or build behavioral profiles.

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

To be explicitly clear, AcmetoCasino does not use any of the following:

4. localStorage Explained

Instead of traditional cookies, AcmetoCasino uses your browser's localStorage to save game-related data. localStorage is a web standard that allows websites to store data directly in your browser.

Key Differences: Cookies vs. localStorage

Unlike cookies, localStorage data is never automatically sent to the server with HTTP requests. It stays entirely in your browser. This makes it more private than cookies for client-side data storage.

What We Store in localStorage

KeyPurposeExample Value
casinoBalance Your simulated play-money balance 10000
gameStats Win/loss statistics per game {"wins":5,"losses":3}
betPreferences Last used bet amounts {"default":100}
gameState Current game state (cards dealt, reels stopped, etc.) Game-specific JSON data

All localStorage data:

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Fonts

AcmetoCasino loads typefaces (Russo One and Chakra Petch) from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). When your browser requests these fonts, Google receives:

Google states that Google Fonts requests are not tied to Google accounts and that font request data is not used for advertising. For details, see Google Fonts Privacy FAQ.

Google may set cookies as part of font delivery. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 No Other Third Parties

Beyond Google Fonts, AcmetoCasino does not load resources from, or share data with, any other third-party service.

Under EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by 2009/136/EC) and GDPR guidance:

Why We Don't Show a Cookie Banner

Since AcmetoCasino uses only essential cookies and localStorage (which is not covered by the cookie directive), we are not legally required to display a cookie consent banner. We do not set any non-essential cookies that would require your prior consent.

If we ever introduce non-essential cookies in the future (such as analytics), we will implement a proper consent mechanism before doing so and update this policy accordingly.

7. How to Manage and Delete Your Data

7.1 Clear localStorage

To delete all AcmetoCasino data stored in your browser:

  1. Open Developer Tools: press F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Option+I (Mac).
  2. Go to the Application tab (Chrome/Edge) or Storage tab (Firefox).
  3. In the left panel, expand Local Storage.
  4. Click on the AcmetoCasino domain entry.
  5. Select individual items and press Delete, or right-click and choose "Clear All."

You can also clear localStorage programmatically by opening the browser console (F12 then Console tab) and typing:

localStorage.clear();

This will remove all data stored by AcmetoCasino and reset your simulated balance and game statistics.

7.2 Clear Cookies

To clear any cookies set by this website, use your browser's built-in cookie management. See the next section for browser-specific instructions.

8. Browser Cookie Settings

You can control cookie behavior in your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for major browsers:

Blocking all cookies may prevent some website features from functioning correctly, though AcmetoCasino is designed to work with minimal cookie requirements.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

If we introduce new types of cookies (especially non-essential ones), we will update this policy before deploying them and implement appropriate consent mechanisms as required by law.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, localStorage, or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

For broader privacy questions, please refer to our Privacy Policy. For terms of use, see our Terms of Service.