Cookie Policy
Effective date: TBD · Last updated: TBD
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BoatPartsManual.com ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (pixels, web beacons, and local storage). In accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR, we require your prior consent for non-essential cookies.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device, maintain your login session, and provide us with information about how the site is being used.
3. How We Categorize Cookies
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function. Without these, the service cannot be provided.
- Purpose: Authentication (Supabase), security (CSRF protection), and storing your cookie consent preferences.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest / Necessity for contract.
- Opt-out: These cannot be disabled via our settings, but you can block them in your browser.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These remember your choices to improve your experience.
- Purpose: Remembering your boat model selection, theme (light/dark mode), and language preferences.
- Legal Basis: Consent or Legitimate Interest.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
- Provider: Google Analytics (GTM-5562JVS3).
- Purpose: Tracking page views, session duration, and navigation paths.
- Legal Basis: Consent only. We only activate these if you click "Accept" on our cookie banner.
3.4 Affiliate and Referral Cookies
Our business model is supported by affiliate commissions.
- Providers: Amazon Associates, Impact Radius, and other affiliate networks.
- Purpose: When you click an outbound link to a retailer, a cookie is placed by that retailer/network to track the referral. This ensures we receive credit for the sale.
- Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (Business operations).
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token |
Supabase | Maintains your login session | Session | Necessary |
sb-refresh-token |
Supabase | Keeps you logged in between visits | 1 Year | Necessary |
cookie-consent |
BoatPartsManual | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 Year | Necessary |
_ga |
Google Analytics ID | 2 Years | Analytics | |
_gid |
Google Analytics Session ID | 24 Hours | Analytics | |
aff_click_id |
Affiliate Networks | Tracks referral clicks to retailers | 24h - 90 Days | Affiliate |
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Our Consent Manager
Upon your first visit, a banner will appear asking for your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that blocking all cookies will negatively impact the usability of many websites.
5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Because we are an affiliate store, clicking a "Buy" button will take you to a third-party site (like Amazon). These sites will place their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any retailer you visit.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal/regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@boatpartsmanual.com
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