Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
4marine.life uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including language preferences and theme settings (light/dark mode).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve our content and user experience.
- Preference cookies: Remember your choices such as language selection and display preferences.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function properly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
next-locale |
Stores your language preference (EN/FR). | Session |
theme |
Stores your theme preference (Healthy Coral Mode / Coral Bleaching Mode). | Persistent, 1 year |
__next_* |
Technical cookies required by our framework for routing and performance. | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
When you make a donation or purchase through our website, you may be redirected to PayGreen, our payment processor. PayGreen may set its own cookies to process your transaction securely. We recommend reviewing PayGreen's cookie policy for more information about their cookie practices.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Cookie-Free Alternatives
We strive to minimise the use of cookies on our website. Our core functionality — including page viewing, language switching, and theme toggling — works with only essential cookies. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies for marketing purposes.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@4marine.life.