1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, login status, and other information to improve your browsing experience.
Similar technologies include:
• Web beacons (tracking pixels)
• Local storage
• Session storage
• Device fingerprinting
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
• Authentication and security
• Shopping cart functionality
• Load balancing
• Cookie consent preferences
2.2 Functional Cookies
• Language preferences
• Currency selection
• Search history
• Recently viewed yachts
2.3 Analytics Cookies
• Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
• Hotjar (user behavior)
• Performance monitoring
2.4 Marketing Cookies
• Google Ads remarketing
• Facebook Pixel
• LinkedIn Insight Tag
3. Cookie Details
Essential Cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| session_id | User session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security | Session |
| locale | Language preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _hjid | Hotjar user ID | 1 year |
Marketing Cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel | 90 days |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services that may set their own cookies:
• Stripe (payment processing)
• Google (analytics, ads, maps)
• Facebook (social features, advertising)
• Intercom (customer support chat)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
Use our cookie preferences panel to select which cookie categories to accept.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Clear cookies when browser closes
• Delete specific cookies
5.3 Opt-Out Links
• Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Facebook: facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent certain features from working.
6. Do Not Track
We currently do not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Check this page periodically for updates.
8. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
• Email: privacy@monacoyachts.com
• Address: Port Hercules, Monaco, MC 98000