1. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide operational reporting data to site owners. In addition to HTTP cookies, modern web platforms utilize browser localStorage and sessionStorage to store non-sensitive configuration settings directly on your device.
2. How FishingAffairs Uses Cookies
At FishingAffairs.com, we prioritize user privacy. We do not use intrusive tracking cookies, behavioral advertising networks, or cross-site profiling scripts. We utilize cookies and browser storage strictly for essential functional purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential technical tokens required to route network traffic securely and render layout elements.
- Preference & State Storage: Browser local storage entries (such as
fa_cookie_consent) that record whether you have accepted or declined non-essential site features, ensuring you are not repeatedly prompted on every page load. - Performance & Diagnostics: Site load speed metrics used to detect broken links and maintain smooth mobile display.
3. Cookie Categories Detailed
| Key Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
fa_cookie_consent |
Preference | Remembers your cookie banner choice (Accepted or Declined). | 1 Year (LocalStorage) |
fa_session_id |
Essential | Maintains secure HTTPS connection during active navigation. | Session end |
4. Third-Party Game Embed Cookies
When you launch embedded games on FishingAffairs (such as titles hosted via CrazyGames), the embedded game window operates inside an isolated browser iframe. The third-party game developer may set functional cookies within their domain space to save game progress, high scores, audio preferences, and control configurations. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective developer's cookie and privacy disclosures.
5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You have full control over how cookies are stored on your device. You can update your consent preferences at any time using our on-site Cookie Banner, or manage cookies directly within your web browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary functional cookies may affect page rendering speed or cause game modal windows to lose audio and score saving state.
6. Updates to This Policy & Contact Information
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological improvements or regulatory guidance from the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised publication date. If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact our London office at support@fishingaffairs.com or write to: FishingAffairs UK Ltd., 22 Maritime Way, Canary Wharf, London E14 9GE, UK.