How We Use Cookies
Last Updated: 5/22/25
Kings of the Sea Management LLC ("KOS Yachts", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred settings and previous activity.
Cookies improve your browsing experience by enabling features like remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and providing relevant content recommendations.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: Enable core website features and secure access
- Performance analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and provide tailored content
- Marketing optimization: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
- User experience: Improve website navigation and booking processes
- Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Session management and user authentication
- Shopping cart and booking form functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and website performance
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Page view tracking and popular content identification
- User journey mapping and conversion tracking
- Error monitoring and performance optimization
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.
- Language and location preferences
- Remembered search filters and favorite yachts
- Live chat and customer support features
- Social media integration and sharing
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.
- Facebook Pixel and Google Ads conversion tracking
- Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
- Email marketing optimization
- Cross-device user identification
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and analyze performance. These partners may use the information for their own purposes.
Our Third-Party Partners Include:
Analytics & Performance
- • Google Analytics
- • Google Tag Manager
- • Hotjar (heatmaps)
Marketing & Advertising
- • Facebook Pixel
- • Google Ads
- • Email marketing platforms
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information. We encourage you to review their policies for more details.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies from your device
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are sent
- Browse in private/incognito mode to avoid storing cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party tracking:
- Google Analytics: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
- Google Ads: Visit Google's Ads Settings page
- Facebook: Adjust your Facebook Ad Preferences
- Industry opt-out: Visit youronlinechoices.eu or optout.aboutads.info
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
6. Mobile App & Similar Technologies
If you use our mobile app or other digital services, we may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Local storage and session storage
- Mobile device identifiers and advertising IDs
- Push notification tokens
- App usage analytics and crash reporting
You can manage these through your device settings and app-specific privacy controls.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where required, by other means such as email notification or website banners.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: