What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them
At YachtService.VIP, we’re transforming the yachting industry by connecting yacht owners with trusted service providers worldwide. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and deliver relevant ads. This policy explains the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage them. For more details on how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on YachtService.VIP:
- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable features like logging into your account, saving settings, and searching for yacht services. Without these cookies, some features may not work. (Storage duration: up to 1 year)
- Functional Cookies: These cookies save your preferences, such as your language or region, to provide a more personalized experience. (Storage duration: up to 6 months)
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with our site. For example, Google Analytics tracks page visits and user behavior to improve our platform. (Storage duration: up to 2 years)
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies deliver relevant ads, such as yacht repair services in your area. We may share data with advertising partners to tailor these ads. (Storage duration: up to 1 year)
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure core website functionality, such as logging in, searching for service providers, and submitting service requests.
- Enhance your experience by remembering settings, like your preferred region for finding contractors.
- Analyze site usage to improve functionality, such as identifying the most popular service categories.
- Display relevant ads, such as local yacht maintenance or crew hiring services.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control how cookies are used on YachtService.VIP in the following ways:
Through Our Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you’ll see a consent banner where you can accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can update these settings at any time by clicking the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer or via your account dashboard.
Through Your Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to disable or delete cookies. Here’s how:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data. You can block or delete cookies there.
- Firefox: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can manage your preferences there.
Note: Disabling necessary cookies may impact site functionality, such as access to your account or the ability to submit service requests.
Third-Party Cookies
We may share data collected via cookies with third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: To analyze site traffic and user behavior. See their Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant ads. We do not control third-party cookies, so please review their privacy policies for details.
Your Rights (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. You can exercise this right via the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in our Privacy Policy or through the cookie settings in your account.
Children’s Privacy
YachtService.VIP is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with the date of the last update. Last updated: May 6, 2025
Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: YachtService LLC, [Insert legal address, e.g., 123 Main St, Miami, FL 33101, USA]
Learn more about how we protect your data in our Privacy Policy.