Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 30, 2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide personalized content and advertisements (where applicable)

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We have no control over these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Common third-party services we may use include:

• Google Analytics (website analytics)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Please note that if you delete or refuse cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to choose which types of cookies you accept.

Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out

Cookie Retention

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Third-party cookies: Retention periods are determined by the respective third parties

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:

• Right to be informed: This policy explains how we use cookies
• Right of access: You can request information about the cookies we use
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing: You can limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data
• Right to object: You can object to certain types of cookie usage
• Rights related to automated decision making: You have rights regarding automated profiling

Legal Basis for Processing

We process cookie data based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we rely on your explicit consent
• Legitimate interests: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
• Contract: Where cookies are necessary to provide services you've requested

Contact Us

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

Email: info@lighthouseaqua.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Effective Date: July 30, 2025

Version: 1.1