Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Angling Ireland uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

1. 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 useful information to website owners.

Cookies help us:

  • Remember your login details so you don't have to sign in every time
  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Improve your experience
  • Keep your account secure

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

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

Cookie Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Maintains your login session Session (deleted when you close browser)
csrf_token Security - prevents cross-site request forgery Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year
Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform. All data is anonymized.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - maintains session state 2 years

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

Cookie Purpose Duration
theme_preference Remembers your display preferences 1 year
recent_club Remembers your last viewed club 30 days
Third-Party Cookies

Some features may set cookies from third-party services:

Service Purpose More Info
Google Sign-in with Google, Analytics Google Privacy Policy
Social Media Share buttons, embedded content See individual platform policies

3. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies
  • Essential Only: Only required cookies for the site to function
  • Customize: Choose which optional cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Browser Controls

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

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (note: this will affect site functionality)

For instructions specific to your browser:

4. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for faster performance
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that's cleared when you close your browser

These are used for the same purposes as cookies and are covered by this policy.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Patrick Ryan Digital Design
Email: privacy@anglingireland.ie
Website: www.anglingireland.ie

For more information about your data rights, please see our Privacy Policy.