Cookie statement

The website of Postcode Lottery Group (hereafter: “Postcode Lottery Group”, “we” or “us”) stores information and access information on the equipment of users via cookies and similar technologies (“cookies”). This cookie statement informs you about the use of such cookies by the Postcode Lottery Group.

Cookies are small files that are stored on your device. We use various types of cookies: functional cookies that are necessary for the functioning of the website, performance cookies that help to improve the performance of the website, analytic cookies that help us better understand how visitors use the website and tracking cookies that follow your online behaviour so we are able to show you personalised information and adds within and outside our website. Third parties can also place cookies (tracking cookies) that can be used to track internet behaviour.

In accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, some type of cookies require your prior consent. In addition, we need to inform you about the name of the cookies, their function and the retention period. You can find this information below:

Cookie nameFunctionTypeTime cookie is stored
GDL_CONSENTTechnical cookie used for consentFunctional1 year
GDL_CONSENT_DIALOGTechnical cookie used for consentFunctional1 day
_gaGoogle Analytics (cookie that measures website visits, anonymous)Analytical13 months
_ga_8WFXMT8WKHGoogle Analytics (cookie that measures website visits, anonymous)Analytical13 months
_gid Google Analytics (cookie that measures website visits, anonymous)Analytical1 day
_gcl_auGoogle Analytics (cookie that measures website visits, anonymous)Analytical1 day
PlayerTo show Vimeo videosFunctional1 year
vuidTo show Vimeo videosFunctional2 years
__cf_bmTo show Vimeo videosFunctional1 day
_abexpsTo show Vimeo videosAnalytical1 year


Some of the above-mentioned cookies are stored on your device through our website by third parties, in this case Google, YouTube and Vimeo. For more information on the use of cookies by these third parties we refer to the information they provide on their website, for Google and YouTube: Google Privacy Policy, for Vimeo: Vimeo Privacy Policy. This information may change from time to time. The Postcode Lottery Group is not responsible for the use of personal information and cookies set by third parties.

We only collect data that you send to us yourself when using our services on our website. Furthermore, we try to limit the traceability of our visitors as much as possible, for instance by anonymizing the last octet of the user IP address.

You can disable and remove cookies via your browser. More information about enabling, disabling and deleting cookies can be found by using the ‘Help’ function of your browser. Please note that if you block, disable or delete cookies you may not be able to use all the features of this website. If you have questions about the Postcode Lottery Group's use of cookies on this website, you can contact us using the details below.

For more information about this cookie statement you can contact us by e-mail via info@postcodelotterygroup.com or by post at Postcode Lottery Group, Beethovenstraat 200, 1077 JZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The Postcode Lottery Group may change this cookie statement from time to time. We therefore advise you to periodically check this cookie statement for any changes.

Last update: January 2025