Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analysing how you use our site, and personalizing content.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User behaviour analysis
• Performance monitoring

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language preferences
• Currency settings
• Form data retention
• User interface preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for advertising and marketing purposes:

• Social media integration
• Advertising tracking
• Remarketing cookies
• Campaign effectiveness measurement

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services include:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube integration
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing (if applicable)
• Content Management: Sanity CMS for content management

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website may be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Set preferences for different types of cookies

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use opt-out tools provided by third-party services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tool
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) opt-out tool

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Personalized content and recommendations
• Saved preferences and settings
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Social media integration features
• Some forms and interactive elements

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.9. Contact UsIf you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Company Name: Golden Comet Marine
• Address: 98 Paphos Road, Limassol, Cyprus, 4152
• Email: info@goldencomet.com
• Phone: +357 25 392 100