1. What this policy covers
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar storage or access technologies may be used when you visit this website. In the United Kingdom, rules can apply not only to traditional cookies but also to other technologies that store information on, or access information from, a user’s device. Where the information involved is personal data, UK data protection law may also apply.
The purpose of this policy is to describe the categories of technology that may be used, why they are used and how you can make a choice about non-essential uses. It should be read together with the Privacy Policy.
2. Essential technologies
Strictly necessary technologies support functions that are required for the website or a service explicitly requested by the visitor. Examples can include security, network delivery, session integrity and remembering a privacy preference. These functions are distinguished from analytics or advertising uses because the site may not work as intended without them.
Where an exemption from consent applies under UK rules, essential technologies may operate without an optional-cookie consent choice. They should still be described transparently and used only for the purpose that makes them necessary.
3. Functional technologies
Functional technologies can remember optional settings that improve convenience, such as presentation or preference choices that are not strictly required to deliver the page. Whether consent is required depends on the purpose and the applicable rules. Where a functional technology is not essential, it should not be activated merely because a visitor continues browsing.
If optional functional features are introduced, the consent interface can be used to present or manage the relevant choice.
4. Analytics technologies
Analytics technologies can help understand how visitors use pages, which areas receive attention and whether the website is functioning as expected. Because such technologies can store or access information on a device, consent may be required before they are used. The website is designed so that a visitor can choose not to enable optional technologies.
If analytics are introduced, information about the provider, purpose and relevant duration should be made available through the consent information or an updated version of this policy.
5. Advertising and marketing technologies
Advertising or marketing technologies can be used to measure advertising, select advertising, attribute visits or build information about browsing behaviour. In the UK, storage and access technologies used for online advertising generally require consent. They should not be activated before a valid choice has been made simply because a user lands on the page.
If the website enables such technologies, the consent mechanism is intended to distinguish them from essential functions. The details of any active provider or purpose should be made clear when that technology is used.
6. Duration and first- or third-party use
Some technologies last only for a browsing session, while others may remain for a longer period. The appropriate duration depends on the purpose and should not exceed what is reasonably necessary for that purpose. A technology may be set directly by this website or by a service provider supporting a function.
Where third-party technologies are used, their involvement should be disclosed in a clear way and relevant data handling should also be considered under the Privacy Policy and applicable contracts.
7. Your choices
The cookie banner allows you to accept optional technologies or continue with essential technologies only. A refusal of optional technologies should be as straightforward as an acceptance, and the website should continue to provide its core content where optional consent is not given. You can also control or delete cookies and similar data using browser or device settings, although blocking essential functions may affect how parts of a site work.
Consent can be changed or withdrawn for future optional use. If website practices materially change, a renewed choice may be needed so that consent remains informed and specific.
8. Changes and contact
This policy may be updated when technologies, service providers or applicable rules change. The current published text should be reviewed together with the active consent interface because the technologies actually enabled can change over time.
Questions about this policy can be directed to tel: +44 124 1836561 or e-mail: [email protected]. Operator details: Name Whitstable Yacht Club; Address Sea Wall Whitstable Kent CT5 1BX; VAT registration number GB 201640519; Registration date 12 May 2016.