Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
BrightWave Yacht Charter uses cookies to:
Remember your preferences and settings
Improve website functionality and user experience
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Provide personalized content and services
Remember your cookie consent choices
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
brightwave_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences
session_id: Maintains your session while browsing
csrf_token: Protects against security threats
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
Our website includes social media buttons and widgets that may set cookies from:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube
5. Cookie Duration
5.1 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period:
Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Accept only necessary cookies
Customize your preferences
6.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the cookie settings link in our footer
Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
Using your browser's cookie management tools
6.3 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
View and delete cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies
Clear cookies when you close the browser
7. Browser-Specific Instructions
7.1 Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
7.2 Mozilla Firefox
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
7.3 Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
7.4 Microsoft Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
8. Mobile Devices
8.1 iOS Safari
Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies
8.2 Android Chrome
Chrome app > Settings > Site Settings > Cookies
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
Analytics cookies: We can't improve our website based on usage data
Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
11. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: