Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies for protecting user data
• Cookie consent preference storage

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality and content.

Information collected:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Browser type and device information
• General geographic location (country/city level)

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Used for:

• Displaying relevant advertisements
• Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
• Retargeting on social media platforms

2.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Display preferences (text size, layout)
• Previously viewed charter options

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from trusted partners:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These cookies collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors.

3.2 Social Media Platforms

If we have social media plugins or share buttons on our website, cookies may be set by these platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) to track engagement.

3.3 Advertising Networks

We may work with advertising networks that use cookies to show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

4.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help the website remember your actions during a single browsing session.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Typical durations: Analytics cookies (2 years), Preference cookies (1 year), Marketing cookies (varies, typically 30-90 days)

5. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies you allow using the toggles below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Here's how to do it in popular browsers:

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
• Access Information: Request information about the data collected through cookies
• Delete Cookies: Clear cookies from your browser at any time
• Opt-Out: Decline optional cookies without affecting essential website functions

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. For example, we may not remember your preferences or provide personalized content.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact: