Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. It describes what cookies are, the types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to site operators. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain).
Similar technologies include pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies."
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, security, and load balancing. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate properly. Essential cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| locale | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, errors encountered, and navigation patterns. This data is used in aggregate to improve the Service. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you have made to provide a more personalized experience. They may store your preferred currency, recently viewed boats, search filters, or display preferences. Preference cookies are set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred_currency | Remembers your selected display currency | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stores your recent search queries for quick access | 30 days |
| view_mode | Remembers your preferred results display (grid, list, or map) | 1 year |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests. Marketing cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
We currently do not use marketing cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly and your consent will be requested.
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the platform, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete existing cookies.
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal and regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@catamaranbook.com or visit our Contact page. For broader privacy questions, please see our Privacy Policy.