Cookie Policy – Nautical Book Club

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Nautical Book Club uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This policy explains:

  • What cookies are
  • How we use cookies
  • Your choices regarding cookies
What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember user preferences, improve functionality, and analyze performance.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Process your orders and subscriptions
  • Analyze site performance and visitor behavior
  • Personalize content and ads (with consent)
We use cookies to:

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Process your orders and subscriptions
  • Analyze site performance and visitor behavior
  • Personalize content and ads (with consent)

 

We use the following categories of cookies:

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

  • Required for the website to function correctly.
  • Used for features like secure payments, account login, and cart management.
  • Cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  • Session cookies
  • Authentication cookies

2.  Analytics Cookies (Optional)

  • Help us understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience.
  • Collect data such as page views, time spent on site, and clicks.

Tools Used: Google Analytics, Matomo (Self-Hosted Analytics)

 

3. Marketing & Personalization Cookies (Optional)

  • Used to personalize content and advertisements.
  • May be set by third-party services like social media platforms.

Examples:

  • Facebook Pixel for retargeting ads
  • Instagram ad tracking
Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use for:

  • Payment Processing: Stripe, PayPal
  • Social Media Integration: Facebook, Instagram
  • Analytics Tools: Google Analytics

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies.

How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device.

✅ Cookie Banner: Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

✅ Changing Preferences: You can modify your preferences anytime through our Cookie Settings Page.

✅ Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific sites

Instructions for popular browsers:

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable essential cookies:

  • Some website features may not function correctly.
  • You may be unable to complete purchases or log into your account.
Data Protection and Security

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data. Any data collected through cookies is processed according to our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations or the services we offer. Please check this page regularly for the latest version.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Nautical Book Club
Owner: Ariadna Pons (Sole Trader)
Email: info@nauticalbookclub.com