This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Fishing Portal Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
We use cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential 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 necessary for the website to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and prevents data loss during navigation | Session | First-party |
| security_token | Security and authentication, prevents CSRF attacks | Session | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | First-party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga (Google Analytics) | Distinguishes unique users, tracks page views and sessions | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid (Google Analytics) | Distinguishes unique users for 24-hour period | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat (Google Analytics) | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute | Third-party |
| _ga_* (Google Analytics) | Used to persist session state, contains session ID and campaign information | 2 years | Third-party |
| performance_metrics | Stores website performance data for optimisation | 30 days | First-party |
Note: We may use Google Analytics if implemented. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google's Cookie Policy.
Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year | First-party |
| game_progress | Stores game progress, FS points, and achievements | 1 year | First-party |
| user_preferences | Stores your display preferences and settings | 1 year | First-party |
| last_visit | Remembers when you last visited the site | 30 days | First-party |
| game_settings | Stores your game settings and preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Currently, we do not use targeting or advertising cookies. If we implement such cookies in the future, we will update this policy and provide you with the option to opt-out.
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content. These include:
| Service | Purpose | Cookies Used | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps | Displaying interactive maps on contact page | NID, CONSENT, and other Google cookies | Google Privacy |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance tracking | _ga, _gid, _gat, _ga_* | Google Analytics Privacy |
When you use our contact page with Google Maps, Google may set the following cookies:
These cookies are set by Google and are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can control these through your browser settings or Google's privacy controls.
To manage third-party cookies:
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.
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site, and some services and functionalities may not work.
To manage cookies in your browser:
You can also opt-out of certain third-party cookies:
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. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
These technologies work similarly to cookies and are subject to the same privacy and data protection principles.
| Storage Key | Purpose | Data Stored |
|---|---|---|
| fs_points | Stores your FS points balance | Numeric value |
| game_state | Stores current game state and progress | JSON object |
| user_settings | Stores user preferences and settings | JSON object |
You can clear local storage through your browser settings:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
Note: Withdrawing consent may affect website functionality.
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required | Can Disable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential website functionality | No | No |
| Performance/Analytics | Website analytics and improvement | Yes | Yes |
| Functionality | Remember preferences and settings | Yes | Yes |
| Targeting/Advertising | Targeted advertising (not currently used) | Yes | Yes |
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Response Time: We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.
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