Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit the site or navigate from one page to another. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies used on the Colivelo Shipping website, their purposes, and how you can manage or disable them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, accessibility, and the shopping cart. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Essential cookies do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive (Art. 5(3)).

• Session cookie: Maintains your session while browsing the site. Deleted when you close your browser.
• Security cookie: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
• Cookie consent cookie: Remembers your cookie preferences. Retained for 12 months.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or display settings. Functional cookies require your consent.

• Language preference: Remembers your selected language. Retained for 12 months.
• Form data retention: Saves partially completed form data to prevent loss of input. Retained for 7 days.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous usage data about how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to measure and improve site performance. Analytics cookies require your consent.

• Page view tracking: Records which pages are visited and the duration of visits. Retained for 26 months.
• Referrer tracking: Records how you arrived at our website (search engine, direct, referral). Retained for 26 months.
• Device and browser data: Records device type, browser, and screen resolution for responsive optimization. Retained for 26 months.

Analytics data is collected in an aggregated and anonymized form. We do not use analytics cookies to identify individual users or to target advertising.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or social media cookies on our website. Our analytics tools, if any, are configured to anonymize IP addresses and operate in compliance with GDPR.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through the following methods:

• Cookie banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
• Browser settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Refer to your browser's help documentation: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
• Opt-out: If you disable essential cookies, some features of the website may not function correctly. If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to collect usage data to improve the site.

The retention periods for cookies used on our website are summarized below:

• Essential session cookies: Deleted when browser is closed (session cookies)
• Cookie consent preference: 12 months
• Language preference: 12 months
• Form data retention: 7 days
• Analytics cookies: 26 months

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by posting a notice on our website at least 30 days before the changes take effect.