Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective date: April 14, 2025

Last updated: August 21, 2025

Blue Kai Fishing Charters LLC (“Blue Kai Fishing Charters,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on book.bluekaicharters.com and within our online booking and service platforms (the “Service”).

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types we use, and how you can manage or opt out of them.

By using our Site or Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
If you do not wish to accept cookies, adjust your browser settings or discontinue using the Service.

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit websites.

Similar technologies include pixels, local storage, and device identifiers.

They help websites remember preferences, maintain secure sessions, analyze activity, and personalize experiences such as remembering your booking details or displaying relevant promotions.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Provide and improve our online booking system and core website functions (forms, secure payments, session management).

Improve site speed, performance, and navigation.

Analyze visitor behavior to understand how guests interact with our website.

Personalize content and promotions to help you discover relevant trips and special offers.

Support fraud prevention, data security, and system maintenance.

For more information on how we handle personal data collected through cookies, please see our Privacy Policy: book.bluekaicharters.com/privacy-policy

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Required)

Purpose: Enable essential website functionality like booking forms, logins, and payment processing.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, security tokens.
Retention: Session-based or short-term.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site, such as pages visited and time spent, to help us improve user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Hotjar.
Retention: Typically up to 2 years (depends on provider).

c. Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember user preferences (e.g., language, region, saved booking details).
Retention: Usually between 6 months and 1 year.

d. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

Purpose: Show relevant ads, track ad performance, and build audiences for future promotions such as charter discounts or special events.
Examples: Facebook Pixel (fr), Google Ads (IDE).
Retention: Varies by provider, typically 30 days to 2 years.

e. Third-Party Cookies

Purpose: Some third-party tools we use (like booking software, ad platforms, or analytics providers) may set cookies when you visit our website.
We recommend reviewing their policies directly for more information.

4. Example Cookie List (Non-Exhaustive)

Cookie NameProviderCategoryRetention_gaGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics2 years_gidGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics24 hoursfrFacebook PixelAdvertising3 monthsIDEGoogle AdsAdvertising1–2 yearssession_idGoHighLevel / Booking PluginSessionSession / 6 months

(Replace or update this table with the actual cookies used by your booking or analytics platforms.)

5. How to Manage or Opt Out of Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in several ways:

Browser Controls:
Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies through settings. See your browser help menu for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality or booking capabilities.

Cookie Banner / Preferences:
If a cookie banner appears on our site, you can manage your preferences and opt out of non-essential cookies directly there.

Opt-Out Tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

Google Ads Settings

Facebook Ad Preferences

Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

Mobile Devices:
Manage ad personalization in your phone’s privacy settings (Android Advertising ID or iOS “Limit Ad Tracking”).

6. Cookies on Embedded Content and Links

Our website may include embedded maps, booking forms, or third-party content such as videos or widgets.
These providers may place their own cookies.
We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the policies of any external websites you visit.

7. Children

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under applicable age limits.
If you believe a child under the required age has provided data, contact us immediately and we will remove it.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices.
Any updates will include a new “Last Updated” date.
Where legally required, we will seek your consent before enabling new or non-essential cookies.

9. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact:

Blue Kai Fishing Charters LLC

Address: 3317 Taunton way, Mckinney, TX 75069, US

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (808) 849-9449

For privacy-specific requests, please email [email protected].