Last updated: April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how VisitMyHarbour Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.visitmyharbour.com and associated domains.
We believe in being clear and straightforward. Cookies help our website work properly and allow us to understand how it is used, but they are never used to make decisions about you as a skipper or boater.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be:
  • Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Cookies do not damage your device and do not give us access to your computer or personal files.

How we use cookies

Visit My Harbour uses cookies to:
  • Make the website function correctly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
  • Help keep the website secure
We do not use cookies to:
  • Track your movements outside this website
  • Sell personal information
  • Build personal profiles about your boating activity

Types of cookies we use

1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to work properly. Without them, parts of the site may not function as intended.
Examples include:
  • Remembering cookie consent choices
  • Enabling core website functions
  • Supporting site security
These cookies are always active and do not require consent.

2. Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
  • Display preferences
  • Logged‑in status (where applicable)
They help provide a smoother experience, particularly for returning visitors.

3. Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how the website is used, such as:
  • Which pages are visited most often
  • How visitors move around the site
  • Whether pages load correctly
This information is anonymous and is used only to improve the website.
We may use trusted third‑party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar) for this purpose. Data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Analytics cookies are only used where you have given consent.

4. Third‑party cookies

Some pages may include content or services provided by third parties, such as:
  • Embedded maps
  • Videos
  • Social media sharing links
These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend checking the relevant third‑party privacy and cookie policies for more information.

Managing and controlling cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie consent banner

When you first visit the website, you will be asked to choose which cookies you are happy to accept. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on the website.

Browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to:
  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies
  • Block all or certain types of cookies
Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.
Guidance for common browsers:
  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Firefox
  • Edge
(Visit your browser’s help pages for up‑to‑date instructions.)

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law, technology or how we operate the website.
Any updates will be published on this page, with the revision date shown at the top.

More information

For more details about how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about cookies or this policy, please contact us via the contact form on the website or by phone on 01983 293757.

Final note for visitors

Cookies help keep Visit My Harbour running smoothly, just as good maintenance keeps a boat safe and reliable. We use them sensibly, sparingly and with respect for your privacy.