This page explains how cookies work on fishandspinsuk.uk, which ones we set, and how you can control them. We are an independent information portal reviewing Fish and Spins for players in the UK — we do not operate the platform itself, and this policy covers only the cookies set by our own site.
What cookies mean here
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. It helps the site remember your preferences, recognise you on return visits, and understand how the site is used. Cookies do not grant us access to your device or any personal files.
Our portal uses cookies to improve your experience — keeping your language preference, remembering whether you have dismissed a notice, and measuring which pages are read most often. Without them, some features would not work as smoothly.
Cookies we set directly
The table below lists the cookies fishandspinsuk.uk places when you visit. Each serves a specific purpose, and none of them stores payment details or passwords.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| consent_banner | Records whether you have acknowledged the cookie notice, so it does not reappear on every page load. | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your session as you navigate between pages, preventing repeated login prompts if you return to a saved page. | Session (deleted when you close the browser) |
| language_pref | Remembers your chosen language if our site offers more than one. | 6 months |
These are necessary for the site to function properly. Blocking them may prevent parts of the portal from working as intended.
Third-party scripts and embedded content
Some pages on fishandspinsuk.uk include content hosted by external services — analytics tools, advertising networks, or embedded media. Those services may set their own cookies, which we do not control.
Analytics: We use a standard analytics service to understand which articles are most read and where visitors arrive from. That service places cookies to track page views and session duration. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally, but the third party's own privacy policy governs how it is handled.
Advertising: Our portal may display ads served by third-party networks. Those networks use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing activity across multiple sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising through the third party's own settings or through industry-wide tools such as Your Online Choices.
Embedded content — such as a video or a social-media post — may also set cookies when you interact with it. We recommend reading the privacy policies of those services if you want to know what they collect.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. The steps vary slightly by browser, but the principle is the same: find the privacy or security section, locate the cookies menu, and choose which ones to allow or remove.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or clear cookies already stored.
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose between standard, strict, or custom tracking protection, and clear cookies individually or in bulk.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies or remove those from specific sites.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Block third-party cookies, allow all, or remove existing ones.
Blocking cookies will not break the site completely, but you may need to set your preferences again on each visit, and some features — such as remembering which articles you have read — will not work.
Your consent and what happens if you decline
When you first visit fishandspinsuk.uk, a banner asks whether you accept cookies. Clicking "Accept" allows all cookies; clicking "Decline" blocks those that are not strictly necessary, though essential cookies for site functionality will still be set.
Declining does not prevent you from reading the content. You can browse every page, read every review, and follow every link to the responsible-gambling resources we list. The only difference is that analytics and advertising cookies will not be placed, and any preferences you set will not be remembered across sessions.
You can change your mind at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by adjusting your browser settings as described above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the technology we use, new legal requirements, or improvements to how we explain things. When we do, the revised text will appear on this page with a new date at the bottom.
Significant changes — such as adding a new category of cookie or a new third-party service — will be noted clearly. We will not reduce your control over cookies without giving you the option to adjust your preferences.
Questions
If you have questions about how cookies work on fishandspinsuk.uk or how your data is handled, write to the editorial team at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
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Last updated: 6 January 2026.
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