Cookie Policy

Read this policy to understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, how that information is used and how to control the cookie preferences.  For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.

Your consent applies to the lowestoftcruisingclub.co.uk domain

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information.  When the website is loaded, the cookies are stored on your device.  These cookies help the website function properly, understand how the website performs, to analyse what works and where it needs improvement.

How do we use cookies?

As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for a number of purposes.

The first-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
When you visit the site, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
You may opt in to save the login name and website address in cookies when you log on to our site.  This is so that you do not have to type the details again when you next return to the site.  These cookies will last for one year.  Note: this is the Club Member log in, a generic account for the use of all members and therefore will not contain personal information.

The third-party cookies on our website are used mainly for understanding how the website performs and how you interact.

What types of cookies do we use?

Essential: These maintain user sessions and help prevent security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information.

Statistics: Cookies store information such as the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit, etc.  This data is also collated using Google Analytics and helps us understand and analyse how well the website performs and where it needs improvement. See here for more information about how Google uses cookies. WordPress will also set cookies for the purposes of monitoring and statistical analysis.

Marketing: The Information page displays content provided by the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility – the NOC’s website does not store or capture personal information, but for administration purposes merely logs the user’s IP address which is automatically recognised by the web server and the weather widget of WindFinder GmbH & Co.KG is integrated. Your IP address will be transmitted to display the weather data. Further personal data will not be transmitted. Windfinder.com GmbH & Co.KG will, for technical reasons, log your IP address then delete after seven days.

Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on our website.  These functionalities include embedding content such as the weather & tidal widgets.

Preferences:  These cookies store settings and browsing preferences, so that you have a more efficient experience on future visits to the website.

The below list details the cookies used in our website.

CookieDescription
_gaThis cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors.
_gat_gtag_UA_192937809_1This cookie is set by Google and is used to distinguish users.
_gidThis cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the website is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages visted in an anonymous form.
cky-active-checkThe cookie is set by CookieYes to check if the consent banner is active on the website.
cky-consentThe cookie is set by CookieYes to remember the user's consent to the use of cookies on the website.
cookieyes-advertisementThis cookie is set by CookieYes and is used to remember the consent of the users for the use of cookies in the 'Advertisement' category.
cookieyes-analyticsThis cookie is set by CookieYes and is used to remember the consent of the users for the use of cookies in the 'Analytics' category.
cookieyes-functionalThis cookie is set by CookieYes and is used to remember the consent of the users for the use of cookies in the 'Functional' category.
cookieyes-necessaryThis cookie is set by CookieYes and is used to remember the consent of the users for the use of cookies in the 'Necessary' category.
cookieyes-otherThis cookie is set by CookieYes and is used to remember the consent of the users for the use of cookies categorized as 'Other'.
cookieyes-performanceThis cookie is set by CookieYes and is used to remember the consent of the users for the use of cookies in the 'Performance' category.
cookieyesIDUnique identifier for visitors used by CookieYes with respect to the consent

To change your preferences, you can click on the “Privacy & Cookie Policy” tab on your screen.  This will display the consent notice again enabling you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.

In addition, you can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies.  To find out more out more on how to manage and delete cookies, visit Wikipedia and/or All about cookies.org