Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Angler's Odyssey ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website fishingenthusiasts.co.uk. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

This policy complies with UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and Google's requirements for cookie usage.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work.

Examples:

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices (such as language preferences) and provide improved features.

Examples:

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

Examples:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Google's Cookie Policy.

3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples:

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
session_id Maintains user session Essential Session
game_progress Stores game progress and FS points Functional 1 year
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate Analytics 1 minute
preferences Stores user preferences Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences Essential 1 year
language Stores language preference Functional 1 year
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking Marketing 90 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website. We have no control over these cookies. Third-party cookies include:

5.1 Google Services

For information about how Google uses cookies, visit Google's Cookie Policy.

5.2 Payment Processors

When you make a purchase, payment processors may set cookies to process your transaction securely. These include:

For more information, see their respective privacy policies.

5.3 Third-Party Platforms

If you interact with third-party features on our website, these platforms may set cookies for their services. These cookies are controlled by the respective third-party platforms. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

5.4 Advertising Networks

We may work with advertising networks that use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements. These networks include:

These cookies help us show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the ability to save game progress and FS points.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

Your consent preferences are stored in a cookie so we remember your choices. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing our cookie settings.

7.1 Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by:

Note: Withdrawing consent may affect website functionality.

8. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

These technologies are subject to the same privacy protections as cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.

8.1 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, cookies and similar technologies work similarly to desktop browsers. However, you may also have additional controls through:

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through cookie settings.

If you have enabled DNT in your browser, we will still use essential cookies necessary for website functionality, but we will respect your preferences for non-essential cookies where possible.

10. Cookie Management Tools

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to manage cookies:

10.1 Cookie Preference Center

We provide a cookie preference center where you can manage your cookie preferences. You can access it at any time through a link in our website footer.

10.2 Third-Party Tools

11. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Angler's Odyssey

78 Angler's Quay
London, E14 9ST
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 1234 5678

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