Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains the cookies Gulmaria Bay uses, the reasons for using them, and the choices available to manage them. We follow current best practice for online consent, so non-essential cookies are used only with your active opt-in.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device when you visit the site. They can remember your preferences, support core site functions and, with your consent, assist with analytics and marketing.
A cookie may be placed by the website you are visiting (a first-party cookie) or by an outside service provider (a third-party cookie).
2. Categories of cookies
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies support the siteโs core functions. Consent is not required because the site cannot operate properly without them.
- omb_consent โ remembers the cookie choice you have made so the banner does not appear on every visit. Retention: 12 months.
- session-id โ a server-side session identifier. Retention: for the duration of the session.
2.2 Analytics cookies (optional)
We only use these after you approve them in the cookie banner. Analytics cookies help us see how people use the site, so we can improve the content and make it easier to use.
- _ga, _ga_* (possible Google Analytics) โ anonymised visitor statistics. Retention: up to 13 months.
If you decline analytics cookies, they will not be stored in your browser.
2.3 Marketing cookies (optional)
Marketing cookies would only be used with your consent and would support targeted advertising. Gulmaria Bay currently does not use marketing cookies. If this changes, we will notify you beforehand and update this list.
3. Giving and withdrawing consent
On your first visit to the site, a cookie banner appears with two options:
- 'Accept all' โ consent to analytics and marketing cookies (if any).
- 'Essentials only' โ only strictly necessary cookies are set.
Your choice is stored in your browser for 12 months. To update it, clear this siteโs cookies; the banner will show again the next time you visit.
4. Managing cookies in your browser
You may also control cookies through your browser settings. In most browsers, you can:
- view and delete stored cookies;
- block all cookies, or cookies from specific sites;
- set the browser to notify you when a cookie is set.
Guides for the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Go to Settings โ Privacy and security โ Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings โ Privacy & Security โ Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings โ Privacy โ Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings โ Cookies and site permissions
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site works.
5. Retention
Each cookie is subject to its own retention period, as set out in the descriptions above. In general, Gulmaria Bay keeps its own cookies for no more than 12 months. Session cookies are removed once the browser is closed.
6. Updates to this policy
We update this cookie policy as needed, including when a new service is introduced or relevant laws change. Significant revisions are posted on the site, and the most recent update date is always shown at the top of this page.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or privacy, contact us at:
- Email: privacy@gulmariayacht.com
- Privacy Policy: privacy.html
In brief: by default, we use only strictly necessary cookies. Analytics or marketing needs your explicit consent, and you can change your choice at any time.