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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Sail Traveler uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
Introduction and Scope
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to all visitors to the Sail Traveler website, regardless of location. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings.
If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using the site. This policy may be updated from time to time; changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on Sail Traveler by remembering your preferences, understanding how you interact with our content, and improving our services.
Essential
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function, such as maintaining your session and remembering your cookie consent choices.
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are visited and how users navigate the site, allowing us to improve content and usability.
Functional
Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or saved filters in the Cabin Finder.
Advertising
Advertising cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads, though Sail Traveler currently does not run third-party advertising networks.
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the main cookie categories used on Sail Traveler. The actual cookies may vary depending on your interactions with the site.
| Category | Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | sail_session |
Session | Maintains your session while you browse the site. |
| Essential | cookie_consent |
1 year | Remembers your cookie consent choice. |
| Analytics | _ga |
2 years | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish visitors. |
| Analytics | _gid |
24 hours | Used by Google Analytics to track page views. |
| Functional | sail_prefs |
1 year | Remembers display settings and preferences. |
| Functional | sail_region |
1 year | Remembers your selected region, such as AU. |
No advertising cookies are currently set by Sail Traveler.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser's preferences.
- Open your browser's settings or preferences menu.
- Navigate to the privacy or security section.
- Choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or prompt before a cookie is set.
- Delete existing cookies if you wish to remove those already stored.
Deleting cookies may affect your experience on Sail Traveler, such as losing saved preferences. For specific instructions, refer to your browser's help documentation: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.
Consent Tool
When you first visit Sail Traveler, a cookie consent banner appears, allowing 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 or by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the site.
The consent tool stores your choice in a cookie named cookie_consent. Rejecting non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of the site.
Third-Party Cookies
Sail Traveler uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about your visit, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site.
- Google Analytics cookies are named
_gaand_gid, and are persistent cookies with durations of up to 2 years. - The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- We do not currently use any other third-party cookies, such as those from social media plugins or advertising networks.
Data Retention and Security
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for varying periods depending on the cookie type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for up to 2 years or until you delete them.
- Essential cookies like
sail_sessionare session-only. - Analytics cookies may persist for up to 2 years.
- You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Security Measures
We take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through cookies from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
- Cookie data is stored in an encrypted format where possible.
- Access to analytics data is restricted to authorized personnel.
- We do not sell or rent cookie data to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Some of the third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics, may process data on servers located outside Australia, including in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
International Transfer- We rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, where required.
- Australian privacy laws may not apply to overseas recipients, but we take steps to ensure your data is handled responsibly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will always indicate the most recent revision.
Material changes will be highlighted on this page or through a notice on the website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
Contact and Further Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details below.
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +61255504821
- Address
- Level 8, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia