Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how FishingHub Ltd ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website fishinghub.co.uk.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR requirements regarding cookies.

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 can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than the website you're visiting

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Maintaining your session and login status
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Ensuring website security
  • Storing game scores and progress (FS points)

Legal basis: These cookies are essential for the performance of our service and do not require consent under PECR.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:

  • Count page visits and track user navigation
  • Identify popular content and features
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Understand user behavior patterns

Service used: Google Analytics

Legal basis: Consent (you can opt-out using cookie preferences)

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remembering your language preferences
  • Storing your display preferences
  • Remembering your game settings and preferences

Legal basis: Consent (you can opt-out using cookie preferences)

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Maps: Used on our contact page for location services
  • Google Analytics: Used for website analytics (see section 3.2)

These third parties have their own cookie policies. Please review:

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
session_id Maintains user session Session Essential
game_scores Stores FS points and game progress 1 year Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year Essential

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how visitors use our website.

Information collected:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • How you arrived at our website
  • Device and browser information
  • General location (country/city level)

Data retention: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics by:

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent

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

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • See what cookies you have and delete them
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

7. Local Storage

We use browser local storage (similar to cookies) to store:

  • Game scores and FS points (fishingGameScores)
  • User preferences and settings
  • Form data (temporarily)

You can clear local storage through your browser settings, similar to clearing cookies.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no standard for how websites respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

However, you can control tracking through:

  • Your browser's privacy settings
  • Our cookie consent preferences
  • Google Analytics opt-out tools

9. Cookie Consent Management

9.1 Consent Mechanism

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

9.2 Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies
  • Adjusting your browser settings
  • Using our cookie preference center (if available)
  • Contacting us to request cookie deletion

9.3 Impact of Rejecting Cookies

If you reject non-essential cookies:

  • Essential functionality will continue to work
  • Some features may be limited or unavailable
  • Personalization may be reduced
  • Analytics data collection will be disabled

10. Third-Party Cookies

10.1 Google Services

We use Google services that set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
  • Google Maps: Provides map functionality on our contact page

Google's use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing:

10.2 Other Third-Party Cookies

We may integrate with other third-party services in the future that use cookies. We will update this policy to reflect any new integrations.

11. Cookie Categories Explained

11.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Authentication cookies (login status)
  • Security cookies (CSRF protection)
  • Session management cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

11.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. They include:

  • Page view tracking
  • Time spent on pages
  • Error tracking
  • Performance metrics

11.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Language preferences
  • Display preferences
  • Game settings and progress
  • User interface preferences

11.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Currently, we do not use advertising cookies. If we add advertising features in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent.

12. Mobile Apps and Cookies

If we develop mobile applications, they may use similar technologies to cookies, such as:

  • Device identifiers
  • Advertising IDs
  • Local storage
  • Analytics SDKs

Mobile app privacy practices will be covered in separate app-specific privacy policies.

13. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies are retained for different periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie (ranging from 24 hours to 2 years)
  • Local storage: Retained until manually cleared or expired

You can see specific retention periods in the cookie table in section 4.

14. Cookie Security

We implement security measures for cookies:

  • HttpOnly flag: Prevents JavaScript access to sensitive cookies
  • Secure flag: Ensures cookies are only sent over HTTPS
  • SameSite attribute: Protects against cross-site request forgery
  • Encryption: Sensitive data in cookies is encrypted

15. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or third-party services.

When we make material changes, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on this page
  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Display a notice on our website
  • Request renewed consent if required by law
  • Notify users by email for significant changes (where applicable)

You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Us

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

FishingHub Ltd
Data Protection Officer
123 Thames Street
London, SW1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7123 4567