Cookie Policy
Information about our use of cookies
This website/app is operated by Premier Lotteries Ireland DAC (“we”, “us” or “our”). This page, which should be read in conjunction with our Data Privacy Statement, details our use of cookies on this website/app. The Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time; it was last updated on 16.01.2026.
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to improve your experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our website.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a user – asks your browser to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information. Those cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – which are cookies from a domain different than the domain of the website you are visiting.
Cookies can either be session (which are stored temporarily during a browsing session and are deleted from the user’s device when the browser is closed) or persistent (which are saved on your computer for a fixed period and are not deleted when the browser is closed and are used to manage return visits).
Cookies we use
You can find more information about the individual cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them in the drop-down menu below:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website and online service to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. We can also use these cookies to set up essential functionalities to guarantee the security and efficiency of the service requested, like authentication and load balancer request..
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| _cf_bm | lottery.ie | HTTP | 1 Day |
| _cf_bm | radar.cloudflare.com | HTTP | 1 Day |
| CookieConsent | lottery.ie | HTTP | 1 year |
| DPRMPM | lottery.ie | HTML | Persistent |
| LWB | lottery.ie | HTML | Persistent |
| LIWB | lottery.ie | HTTP | Session |
| OptanonAlertBoxClosed | www.lottery.ie | HTTP | 186 days |
| OptanonAlertBoxClosed | lottery.ie | HTTP | 5 days |
| OptanonConsent | Onetrust | HTTP | 180 days |
| OptanonConsent | lottery.ie | HTTP | 180 days |
| single-basket | lottery.ie | HTML | Persistent |
| test-cookie | doubleclick.net | HTTP | 1 Day |
| BT | lottery.ie | HTTP | Session |
| defaultLang | lottery.ie | HTTP | Session |
| PLAYER_REF_COOKIE | lottery.ie | HTTP | Session |
| rememberMe | lottery.ie | HTTP | Session |
| SRV | lottery.ie | HTTP | Session |
| Timestamp | lottery.ie | HTTP | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. No information is gathered or stored unless you interact with these features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| locale | pli.jobs.personio.com | HTTP | Session |
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. Performance Cookies may be used by our Player Protection team to assist in our obligation to prevent problem gaming in line with our Licence and Participants’ Code of Practice, which is approved by our statutory regulator, the Regulator of the National Lottery.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| __qca | Adobe Inc. | HTML | Persistent |
| __qca | doubleclick.net | HTTP | 1 year |
| __qca | quantserve.con | HTML | Persistent |
| _dlt | doubleclick.net | HTTP | 1 year |
Targeting Cookies
These cookies allow us to monitor traffic sources so we can identify where and how users enter our site. They help us to know which advertising attracts certain visitors and see how visitors move around the site. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners or social media services. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | lottery.ie | HTTP | 3 months |
| lastExternalReferrer | Adobe Inc. (connect.facebook.net) | HTML | Persistent |
| lastExternalReferrerTime | Adobe Inc. (connect.facebook.net) | HTML | Persistent |
| _qcses_p-fHVpZEKp_J8c3 | quantserve.com | HTML | Persistent |
| mc | quantserve.com | HTTP | 13 months |
Managing cookies
Remember that you may, at any time, delete or configure cookies by configuring your internet browser. Please visit the dedicated help sections of your browser for information on cookie settings:
However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site or may experience reduced functionality of our site.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie.
If you have any questions about the use of cookies on our website please contact: support@lottery.ie.. Premier Lotteries Ireland DAC, 1GQ, George's Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 Y098.
