Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide functionality, and collect analytics information.

2. How We Use Cookies

Global Yacht Brokers Network uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website performance and security
• Prevent fraud and abuse

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Note: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. Learn more about Google's privacy practices.

3.4 Security Cookies

Cloudflare sets cookies to protect our website from malicious activity and DDoS attacks.

Learn more about Cloudflare's cookie usage.

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do not use:

• Advertising Cookies: We do not serve third-party advertisements
• Social Media Tracking: We do not use Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, or similar tools
• Cross-Site Tracking: We do not track you across other websites

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Warning: Disabling all cookies may prevent you from using essential features like logging in.

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics (privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
• Cloudflare: Security and CDN (privacy policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/)

We carefully vet all third-party services to ensure they meet our privacy standards.

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use HTML5 Local Storage and Session Storage to:

• Cache API responses for faster performance
• Store draft form data to prevent data loss
• Remember your dashboard view preferences

You can clear Local Storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us: