Cookie Policy
Introduction
Effective date: April 2026
Last updated: April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Ensign Yachting (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at ensignyachting.com. This policy is provided in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. For broader information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to ourPrivacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to supply information to the website owner.
Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be “first-party” cookies (set by the website you are visiting) or “third-party” cookies (set by a different domain).
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website cannot function properly.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | ensignyachting.com | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
| session_id | ensignyachting.com | Essential | Maintains your browsing session for site functionality. | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to persist session state across page requests. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for analytics reporting. | 24 hours |
| theme_preference | ensignyachting.com | Functional | Remembers your display preferences for an enhanced browsing experience. | 1 year |
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
You can manage cookies in the following browsers by visiting their help pages:
To learn more about cookies in general and how to manage them, you may visitallaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to report website usage statistics and deliver advertisements on and through the Website. Third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, may place cookies on your device to help us understand how our Website is used.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not have control over third-party cookies. The use of cookies by third parties is governed by their respective privacy policies, not this Cookie Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us atinfo@ensignyachting.com.