1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when visiting a website. Cookies allow the site to recognize the user's device and remember information about previous visits, such as language preferences or login data. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage and tracking pixels.

2. Cookies Used by BoatPilot

BoatPilot uses the following categories of cookies: • Technical cookies (essential): indispensable for the operation of the site and platform. These include session cookies for authentication (Sanctum tokens), CSRF protection cookies, and session maintenance cookies. These cookies do not require user consent as they are necessary for service delivery. • Preference cookies (functional): store user choices such as selected language (i18n) and display preferences. They improve the browsing experience by personalizing the site. They require user consent. • Analytics cookies: collect aggregate and anonymous data about site usage, such as pages visited, session duration and traffic sources. This data helps us improve the site and platform. They require user consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

BoatPilot may integrate third-party services that set their own cookies: • Stripe: cookies necessary for secure payment processing, fraud prevention and 3D Secure authentication. These cookies are managed directly by Stripe Inc. and are subject to their cookie policy. • Analytics services (if enabled): cookies for collecting aggregate data about site usage. BoatPilot does not have direct control over cookies set by third parties. For more information, please refer to the respective privacy policies of third-party services.

4. Cookie Duration

Based on duration, cookies are classified as: • Session cookies: automatically deleted when the browser is closed. They are primarily used for authentication and session security. • Persistent cookies: remain on the device for a defined period or until the user manually deletes them. They are used to remember user preferences between visits. The maximum duration of BoatPilot's persistent cookies does not exceed 12 months.

5. Legal Basis

The processing of data through cookies is based on: • Legitimate interest (Art. 6.1.f GDPR): for essential technical cookies necessary for the operation of the service requested by the user. • Consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive: for preference, analytics and non-essential third-party cookies. Consent is collected via the cookie banner on first site visit and can be modified at any time.

6. How to Manage Cookies

The user can manage their cookie preferences in several ways: • Cookie banner: on first site visit, a banner allows accepting or rejecting different cookie categories. Preferences can be changed at any time. • Browser settings: all modern browsers allow viewing, blocking or deleting cookies. Instructions vary depending on the browser used (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Disabling technical cookies may impair platform functionality. • Opt-out tools: for third-party analytics cookies, you can use the opt-out tools provided by the respective providers.

7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookie categories may have the following consequences: • Technical cookies: disabling prevents the use of the platform (login, booking management, etc.). • Preference cookies: the site will not remember the selected language and other preferences, which will need to be reset on each visit. • Analytics cookies: no impact on site functionality. BoatPilot will not be able to collect aggregate data to improve the service.

8. Updates to the Cookie Policy

BoatPilot reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies used or to comply with new regulations. Substantial changes will be communicated via a notice on the site. The updated version will always be available on this page with the last update date.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies, you can write to us at:

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