Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website www.nauticsurpacific.com, and how you can manage them. We are committed to transparency and compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and Spain’s LSSI-CE.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember user preferences, improve performance, and gather analytical data.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set by our website
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services used on our website
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Duration | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable basic functions like navigation and security | Session / Temporary | Session ID, consent preferences |
| Functional | Store user preferences (e.g., language or region) | 1 month – 1 year | Language selection, cookie banner state |
| Analytical / Performance | Help us understand how users interact with the website (anonymously) | Varies (up to 2 years) | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, etc.) |
| Marketing / Advertising | Track user behavior for displaying relevant ads | Varies | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may install cookies on your device. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics (Google Inc.)
- Purpose: Collects data on user behavior to optimize website content.
- Data collected: IP address (anonymized), interaction events, browser/device type.
- Retention: Up to 2 years
- Opt-out: Google Analytics opt-out
- Facebook Pixel
- Purpose: Measures ad performance and builds custom audiences for advertising.
- Data collected: User behavior, browser information, interactions.
- More info: Facebook Data Policy
4. Cookie Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner will:
- Inform you of the use of cookies
- Allow you to accept, reject or customize cookie settings
- Provide access to this full Cookies Policy
Consent is required for non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising), and it can be withdrawn at any time.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in the following ways:
Via Browser Settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Cookie Banner:
Return to the cookie banner via a “Manage Cookies” link in the footer of the site to update your preferences.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in regulations or our website functionality. Please review it regularly.