How We Use Cookies
FanDuel utilizes essential session cookies, geolocation handshake tokens, and encrypted local storage to maintain session security, prevent fraud, and deliver uninterrupted gaming across desktop and mobile browsers.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are compact text files stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you navigate websites. They permit the FanDuel system to recognize your device, maintain active authenticated logins, store player preferences, and verify compliance with state-mandated geolocation perimeters.
2. Types of Cookies We Deploy
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Essential | Mandatory for secure user authentication, anti-fraud defense, and deposit session state. | Session / 30 Days |
| Geolocation Handshake | Coordinates with certified location plugins to verify you are inside approved state boundaries. | Duration of Play |
| Performance & Diagnostics | Monitors game load latency, server response times, and live dealer video stream metrics. | 90 Days |
| Marketing & Attribution | Attributes affiliate referrals and evaluates conversion effectiveness for welcome bonuses. | 60 Days |
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage, restrict, or erase cookies through your individual browser preferences (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox). Note that disabling Strictly Essential or Geolocation cookies will prevent real-money betting and account access, as continuous location verification is mandated by state gaming authorities.