Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored on your device when you visit certain websites. They are used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies do not contain any personal information about you and cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
Types of Cookies Used
Our website uses various types of cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of our website, enabling you to navigate the site and access secure areas. Without these cookies, services like logins cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information on the areas visited, errors encountered, and the time spent on pages. This data allows us to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These recognize returning visitors, remember your custom preferences (such as regional settings or font sizes), and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertisers with our permission.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to control, manage, delete, or disable cookies on your computer, you have the right to do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser has a different way of managing cookies and these are typically found in the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ section of your browser menu. You can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is sent or refuse cookies altogether.
Third-Party Cookies and Their Usage
Our website may also use third-party cookies, which are managed by partners who provide services such as website analytics, advertising, and more. These cookies allow us to analyze our performance and provide you with tailored content through targeted advertising. The information collected by these third-party cookies is subject to the privacy policies of these companies.
Consent and Control
We respect your right to privacy and adhere to GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations for cookie usage. Your consent is required for non-essential cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be informed about our use of cookies and prompted to accept them or make customized settings. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the ‘Cookie Settings’ link found in the footer of our website.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is regularly reviewed and may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in laws, our data collection practices, or the functionality of our website. Any updates will be effective immediately upon being accessible. You are encouraged to review this Cookie Policy frequently to stay informed of how we are protecting your privacy in regard to cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please feel free to contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is intended to comply with the data protection laws applicable to the users of our website and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines for software platforms. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure browsing experience.