Cookie Policy

How HookMasters.pro uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Last Updated: 1 May 2025  |  Effective Date: 1 May 2025  |  Domain: hookmasters.pro

This Cookie Policy explains how HookMasters ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at hookmasters.pro, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

HookMasters uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. They include:

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. If you disable them, some features may not work correctly:

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information is collected in aggregate and anonymised form. These cookies help us:

2.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make on our website to provide a more personalised experience, such as your preferred language or region settings.

3. Cookie Table

The following table lists the specific cookies used on hookmasters.pro:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
hm_cookie_consent Necessary Stores cookie consent preference 12 months
_session Necessary Maintains session state Session
hm_prefs Functional Stores user preferences (genre filter, etc.) 6 months
_ga / _gid Analytics Google Analytics — tracks page views and user behaviour in aggregate 2 years / 24 hours

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these providers:

5. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit hookmasters.pro, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of hookmasters.pro and other websites you visit. For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: