Last updated: 18 March 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how our fishing competition website ("Platform") uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with: • The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) • The ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) By using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, subject to your preferences set via our cookie consent banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical data to website operators. Cookies may be: • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) • Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are manually deleted)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are used to: • Enable user login • Maintain session security • Store privacy preferences • Enable participation in competitions • Prevent fraudulent use of accounts Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR 3.2 Functional Cookies These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make, such as: • Username • Language preferences • Display settings • Competition participation settings Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent 3.3 Analytics Cookies Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform by collecting anonymized information such as: • Pages visited • Time spent on pages • Interaction with competitions • User navigation patterns • Platform performance Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent 3.4 Marketing and Tracking Cookies Marketing cookies are used to: • Send relevant informational and promotional emails • Measure engagement with Platform communications • Improve marketing campaigns • Monitor campaign effectiveness These cookies may track: • Email campaign interaction • Platform visits following marketing communication • Feature usage patterns Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR – Consent
4. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Platform uses the following third-party services that may place cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device: 4.1 Google Analytics (analytics cookie) Purpose: Website usage analytics and traffic measurement. Cookies: _ga, _ga_*, _gid Retention: Up to 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid) Data collected: Pages visited, session duration, device info, IP address (anonymized) Only active when you consent to analytics cookies. 4.2 Google Tag Manager (analytics cookie) Purpose: Tag management for analytics and marketing scripts. Does not set cookies itself but manages scripts that may set cookies. Only active when you consent to analytics cookies. 4.3 Google AdSense (marketing cookie) Purpose: Displaying relevant advertisements. Cookies: Various Google advertising cookies Data collected: IP address, browsing behavior, device information Only active when you consent to marketing cookies. These third-party providers act as data processors on our behalf under data processing agreements. Your personal data is never sold or shared with third parties for their own independent commercial purposes.
5. Artificial Intelligence and Tracking Technologies
Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies may be processed using artificial intelligence (AI) systems for purposes including: • Platform performance optimization • Competition administration • Content moderation • Fraud detection • User experience improvement • Security monitoring AI-based processing is performed exclusively within the Platform's operational environment.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Upon your first visit to the Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to: • Accept all cookies • Reject non-essential cookies • Customize cookie preferences You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link available on the Platform. Additionally, most web browsers allow you to: • Block cookies • Delete stored cookies • Receive notifications before cookies are placed Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
7. Data Retention
Cookies are stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill their intended purpose or as required by law.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.