Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Angler's Academy ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website anglersacademy.co.uk.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them in your browser settings.
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 the website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
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 the website cannot function without them.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
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.
We use:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic, user behaviour, and website performance
- Performance monitoring tools
- Error tracking cookies
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- User preferences and settings
- Game progress and FS points storage (localStorage)
- Language and region preferences
- Remembering login information
3.4 Targeting and 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.
Note: We may use third-party advertising services (such as Google AdSense) that set these cookies. These services may track your browsing across different websites to build a profile of your interests.
For information about Google's advertising cookies, visit: How Google uses cookies in advertising
4. Specific Cookies We Use
4.1 Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Our Own Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| game_progress | Stores game progress and FS points | Session/Persistent |
| user_preferences | Stores user settings and preferences | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content and advertisements. These include:
5.1 Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (see above)
- Google AdSense: Advertising services (if applicable)
- Google Maps: Interactive maps on our contact page
For more information about Google's use of cookies, visit: Google Cookie Policy
6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: To store game progress, FS points, and user preferences
- Session Storage: To store temporary session data
- Web Beacons/Pixels: To track email opens and website interactions
These technologies are subject to the same privacy protections as cookies under this policy.
7. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set
Browser-specific instructions:
7.2 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising: Your Online Choices (EU/UK)
- Network Advertising: Network Advertising Initiative
7.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may:
- Affect website functionality
- Prevent you from accessing certain features
- Result in loss of game progress or preferences
- Require you to re-enter information
8. Detailed Cookie List
8.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Angler's Academy | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Angler's Academy | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| csrf_token | Angler's Academy | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
8.2 Performance Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
8.3 Functionality Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| game_progress | Angler's Academy | Stores game progress and FS points | Persistent |
| user_preferences | Angler's Academy | Stores user settings and preferences | 1 year |
| language | Angler's Academy | Stores language preference | 1 year |
9. Local Storage and Session Storage
9.1 Local Storage
Local Storage is a browser feature that allows websites to store data on your device. We use Local Storage to:
- Store game progress and FS points data
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Cache content for faster loading
- Store user interface preferences
Data Stored:
fs_points- Your current FS points balancefish_count- Total fish caught in gamesgame_settings- Game preferences and configurationstheme_preference- Dark/light theme preference
You can clear Local Storage data through your browser settings. Note that clearing this data will reset your game progress.
9.2 Session Storage
Session Storage is similar to Local Storage but data is cleared when you close your browser tab. We use Session Storage for:
- Temporary form data
- Navigation state
- Temporary user interface state
10. Web Beacons and Pixel Tags
We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) in our emails and on our website. These are small, invisible images that help us:
- Track whether emails have been opened
- Measure the effectiveness of email campaigns
- Understand user engagement with content
- Collect analytics data
You can disable web beacons by:
- Disabling images in your email client
- Using email clients that block tracking pixels
- Unsubscribing from marketing emails
11. Third-Party Cookies - Detailed Information
11.1 Google Services
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may set the following cookies:
- Collects information about how you use our website
- Helps us improve website performance and user experience
- Provides anonymized statistical data
For more information, visit: Google Privacy Policy
Google AdSense (if applicable): If we display advertisements, Google AdSense may set cookies to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure ad performance
- Prevent fraud and abuse
Google Maps: Our contact page uses Google Maps, which may set cookies to:
- Remember map preferences
- Improve map functionality
12. Cookie Consent Management
12.1 Consent Mechanism
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Accept all cookies including analytics and advertising cookies
- Reject All: Reject all non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be set)
- Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to accept
12.2 Managing Your Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer
- Visiting this Cookie Policy page
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site
12.3 Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. However, withdrawing consent may affect website functionality.
13. Cookie Consent (UK/EU Requirements)
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting this Cookie Policy page or adjusting your browser settings.
Legal Basis: Our use of cookies is based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising)
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
14. Mobile Applications
If we develop mobile applications, they may use similar technologies to cookies, such as:
- Device identifiers (IDFA, Android ID)
- Local storage for app data
- Analytics SDKs
- Push notification tokens
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same privacy protections.
15. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our website (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Angler's Academy
15 Angler's Way
Birmingham, B1 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 20 3787 8937