Last Updated: December 4, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Indies Trader Marine Adventures (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operates our website indiestrader.com (the “Website”) and uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our Website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and allow the website to remember your actions and preferences. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and form submission. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookies Used:
- Session management cookies
- Security cookies for form submissions (Gravity Forms)
- Load balancing cookies
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, including which pages you visit, how long you stay, and what links you click. This information is aggregated and anonymous.
Cookies Used:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Used to distinguish users, throttle request rates, and collect data on user behavior
- The information collected includes: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, browser type, device type, and general location data
Marketing Cookies
We use cookies to support our email marketing efforts and track the effectiveness of our campaigns. These cookies help us understand user preferences and deliver relevant content.
Cookies Used:
- Email marketing platform cookies (for tracking email campaign engagement)
- Conversion tracking cookies
- Remarketing cookies
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Cookies Used:
- Preference cookies
- Form field memory cookies (Gravity Forms)
- User interface customization cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Email Marketing Service Providers: For managing email subscriptions and campaigns
- Gravity Forms: For form functionality and spam protection
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies and recommend you check the relevant third-party websites for more information.
Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying expiration periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for periods ranging from 24 hours to 2 years, depending on their purpose
Specific cookie durations:
- Google Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year
- Functionality cookies: Up to 1 year
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
To manage cookies, access your browser’s settings or preferences menu. Here are links to cookie management for common browsers:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Marketing Opt-Out
You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email we send you.
Important Note
Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use the Website’s core features.
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. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to such signals.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Indies Trader Marine Adventures
PO BOX 1396
Majuro, MH 96960, Republic of Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands
Email:
Consent
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using the Website.
