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Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SlowBoat uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. 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 provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our services
- Improve your browsing experience
- Provide personalized content
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. 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, such as remembering your language preferences or the region you are in.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Vercel Analytics: To monitor website performance
- GetYourGuide/Klook widgets: To display tour and activity information
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. You can usually find these settings in your browser's "Options" or "Preferences" menu.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using tools like:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.com
Please note that blocking some cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the services we can offer.
5. Cookie Retention
Cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (usually 1-12 months)
- Essential cookies: Retained as long as necessary for website functionality
We regularly review our cookie usage and update retention periods as needed.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: service@slowboat.com.au
Address: Melbourne, Australia
We are happy to provide more information about how we use cookies and your options for managing them.