Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our platform, and improve our services. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others are optional and require your consent.

How We Use Cookies

BoatSaga uses cookies for various purposes:

• Essential Operations: To provide core functionality like login, security, and session management
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and personalize your experience
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party cookies (set by BoatSaga) and third-party cookies (set by external services). Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a specified duration).

How to Manage Cookies

Through Our Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our Cookie Preference Center:

Through Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
• Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
• Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
• Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings

Opt-Out of Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Your Online Choices: European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance

Third-Party Cookies and Services

Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Platform. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our services.

Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Advertising Services

We use Facebook Pixel to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. Facebook may use cookies to track your interactions with our ads.

Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy

Map Services

We use Mapbox for interactive maps and geocoding. Mapbox may set cookies for functionality and analytics.

Privacy Policy: mapbox.com/privacy

Payment Processing

Stripe processes payments on our behalf and may set cookies for fraud prevention and secure transactions.

Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

Security Services

Cloudflare Turnstile protects our sign-in and sign-up pages from bots and automated attacks.

Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like maintaining your login status during a browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (specified in the cookie details above) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences between visits.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or reject cookies:

• Necessary Cookies: Cannot be disabled - the website will not function properly
• Functional Cookies: You may lose personalization features and saved preferences
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve the site based on your usage patterns
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will update the "Last updated" date and notify you of material changes.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being used
• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Change your preferences at any time
• Delete cookies from your browser
• Opt out of third-party tracking

Contact Us

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