Cookies and similar technologies we use, the categories they fall under, and our third-party processors.
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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar storage technologies we use, what each category does, and who the third-party processors are. You can change your choice at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Together with similar technologies (local storage, pixel tags), they let a site recognise returning visitors, remember preferences, measure usage, and show personalised content.
We group cookies into four categories that exactly match the options in our consent banner:
Functional cookies are always on because the site cannot operate without them. All other categories are denied by default; we only enable them if you opt in through the banner or the "Cookie Settings" dialog.
The table below lists every vendor that may set cookies or similar storage on yachtstory.com, the category they fall under, and a link to their own privacy policy.
Open the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer at any time. You can accept or deny individual categories and your choice takes effect immediately, without a page reload.
In addition to our banner, your browser lets you block or delete cookies independently. Note that blocking functional cookies at the browser level may break site features (for example, the consent banner itself will keep re-appearing).
When we change processors or how we use cookies, we bump the consent-policy version so you are prompted to review and re-confirm your choice.
| Vendor | Purpose | Category | Cookies / keys | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Tag Manager (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Loads and manages our measurement and marketing tags. | Functional | — | Session |
| Google Analytics 4 (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Anonymous usage analytics — page views, sessions, approximate region. | Statistics | _ga, _ga_* | 13 months |
| Google Maps (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Renders embedded maps on destination and contact pages. | Preferences | NID | 6 months |
| Google Ads (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Ad measurement and remarketing audiences. | Marketing | _gcl_au, IDE | Up to 13 months |
| Mailchimp (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Delivers our newsletter and tracks open/click metrics for subscribers. | Marketing | mc_* | Up to 12 months |
| SendGrid (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Sends transactional emails (enquiry confirmations, operator notifications). | Functional | — | Not applicable |
| Yacht Story (consent) | Remembers your cookie consent choice so the banner does not re-appear. | Functional | ys_consent | 12 months |
| Neon (Postgres) (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Managed database that stores published CMS content. No end-user data is placed here by the website. | Functional | — | Not applicable |
| DigitalOcean Spaces (opens privacy policy in new tab) | Serves images and other media files. | Functional | — | Not applicable |
