Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device when you visit a website or application. They can contain information such as user preferences, login details, and browsing history.

What Cookies Are Used For?

We use cookies to enhance our service and provide you with the best possible experience on NY State Lottery. Our cookies help us remember your preferences, make your session more secure, and collect data for analytics purposes.

Types of Cookies

Our website uses various types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the proper functioning of our site, including login and registration functionality.
Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser or complete a task. They help us keep track of your session and preferences while browsing.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device even after closing your browser. We use these to store user preferences, such as language settings, for an extended period.
Functional Cookies: These enable certain features on our site, like remembering form entries or login credentials.
Analytics and Performance Cookies: These collect data about your browsing habits, helping us understand how you interact with NY State Lottery and identify areas for improvement.

Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Controls: Most browsers allow users to control cookies through their settings or options menu.
Cookie Consent Management Tools: Some websites use third-party tools to provide a consent management system, enabling you to accept or reject specific types of cookies.

Clearing or Disabling Cookies

While disabling cookies may help protect your online privacy, it can also limit the functionality and performance of our site:

Clear Browser Cache
Disable Persistent Cookies
Block Specific Domains

Please note that some features on NY State Lottery might not function as intended if cookies are disabled.

Technical Diagnostics

To optimize performance and diagnose technical issues, we use various browser storage technologies, such as Local Storage or SessionStorage:

These allow us to store small pieces of data related to your browsing session.
They help identify potential errors or areas for improvement in our application.

Our website uses aggregated analytics information to improve user experience and make informed decisions about future development:

Aggregate Analytics: This helps us understand larger trends within NY State Lottery without compromising individual privacy, enabling targeted improvements for all users.

Your Experience Matters

At NY State Lottery, we value your feedback. We continuously collect data on browser behavior and usage patterns through our cookie-based analytics systems to improve the overall user experience.

To achieve a seamless experience with our platform, it is essential that cookies are enabled in your browser.