Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Global Maritime Calendar ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our Service. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable core features of the Service, such as authentication and session management
  • Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., theme)
  • Performance: To understand how users interact with our Service and improve performance
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize the Service

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:

  • Session Cookies: Maintain your login session and authentication state
  • Security Cookies: Protect against security threats and verify requests
  • CSRF Tokens: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or short-term (expire after a set period)

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

  • Theme Preferences: Remember your light/dark mode preference
  • Language Settings: Store your language preferences
  • User Preferences: Remember your display and notification settings

Duration: Typically 1 year or until you change your preferences

4.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Service:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error tracking and performance monitoring

Duration: Typically 2 years or as configured by the analytics provider

Note: We may use third-party analytics services. These services have their own cookie policies.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Firebase Authentication: Google Firebase may set cookies for authentication purposes. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Analytics Providers: If we use analytics services, they may set cookies to track usage. We will disclose which services we use and provide opt-out mechanisms where available.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices.

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other local storage technologies, such as:

  • Local Storage: To store user preferences and settings locally in your browser
  • Session Storage: To temporarily store data during your session
  • IndexedDB: For storing larger amounts of data locally (if used for offline functionality)

These technologies are used for the same purposes as cookies and are subject to the same privacy protections.

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly. You may not be able to log in or use certain features if you disable essential cookies.

7.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

7.3 Service Settings

You can manage certain cookie preferences through your account settings in the Service. However, essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to function.

8. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Service, we may display a cookie consent banner (if required by applicable law). By continuing to use the Service after viewing the banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us. However, this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the cookie management options described above.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@maritimecalendar.com
(Please update with your actual contact information)