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:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Remember your game progress and FS points
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:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- User authentication cookies
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices (such as language preferences) and provide improved features.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Game progress and FS points storage
- User interface customization
- Remembering your login status
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 cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Traffic source identification
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:
- Advertising network cookies
- Third-party tracking cookies
- Retargeting cookies
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
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Maps: Used for displaying location maps (if embedded)
- Google Fonts: Used for displaying web fonts
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:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- PayPal: Payment processing and account management
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:
- Google Ads (DoubleClick)
- Programmatic advertising platforms
- Other programmatic advertising platforms
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:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
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:
- Clearing your browser cookies
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Using our cookie preference center
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:
- Local Storage: Used to store game progress, FS points, and user preferences
- Session Storage: Used for temporary data storage during your session
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small images embedded in emails and web pages to track opens and views
- Flash Cookies (LSOs): Used for multimedia content (if applicable)
- ETags: Used for caching and performance optimization
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:
- Mobile app settings (if using our mobile app)
- Device-level advertising ID controls (iOS IDFA, Android Advertising ID)
- Mobile browser privacy settings
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:
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Game progress and FS points may not be saved
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- Some interactive features may not work
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:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting renewed consent for significant changes
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: