Privacy Policy

Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 15, 2025

Welcome to boat.ag, an online classifieds platform ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.boat.ag ("Website"), in compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive. By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your consent where required.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide insights to improve user experience. Cookies may store information such as your browsing activity, language settings, or session data.

Similar technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, or local storage, may also be used for comparable purposes.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure Website Functionality: Essential cookies enable core features, such as navigation, account access, and posting or viewing listings.
  • Improve User Experience: Preference cookies remember your settings, such as language or region, for a personalized experience.
  • Analyze Performance: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, allowing us to optimize content and performance.
  • Provide Targeted Advertising: Marketing cookies deliver relevant ads based on your interests, both on our Website and third-party platforms.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and duration:

By Purpose:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly. These cannot be disabled as they support core features like security and user authentication. Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
  • Preference Cookies: Store your preferences to enhance your browsing experience. Consent required (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized data on Website usage, such as page views or click patterns. Consent required (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
  • Marketing Cookies: Track browsing behavior to display personalized ads. Consent required (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

By Duration:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted, used for remembering preferences or tracking.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Google Analytics: For Website performance and user behavior analysis.
  • Advertising Partners: For delivering targeted ads (e.g., Google Ads, social media platforms).
  • Social Media Plugins: For sharing listings or connecting via social media accounts.

These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies. We ensure that our partners comply with GDPR and ePrivacy requirements.

5. Your Consent and Choices

When you first visit our Website, we display a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. Essential cookies do not require consent, but all other cookies (preference, analytics, and marketing) are only activated with your explicit consent.

You can manage your preferences at any time by accessing the "Cookie Settings" link in the Website footer. You may also disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect Website functionality.

To withdraw consent, revisit the Cookie Settings or clear cookies in your browser. Note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected via cookies:

  • Access: Request details about the data we process.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
  • Objection: Object to processing for marketing or analytics purposes.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support @ boat.ag. You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the data protection authority in your country.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard data collected via cookies, including encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits. Third-party partners are contractually obligated to maintain equivalent protections.

8. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Significant changes will be communicated via the Website or by email (if you have an account). Please review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email:  support @ boat.ag
Address: [Your Company Address, if applicable]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

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