Last Updated: October 19, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how SAWATS Boats ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can remember your preferences, help you navigate between pages efficiently, and generally improve your user experience.
Cookies can be "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
We use cookies for several important reasons:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
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These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on pages, and any error messages received. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. We use this information to improve how our website works and enhance user experience.
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These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or login credentials) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.
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These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and share this information with third parties such as advertisers.
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In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report website usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide additional functionality. These third parties may set cookies on our website for their own purposes.
Third-party services we use include:
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use your information. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they collect and use data.
The duration of cookies varies depending on their purpose:
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
To manage cookies in your browser, use the following links for popular browsers:
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preferences will be stored and respected during your use of our website.
For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
For advertising cookies, you can manage your preferences through industry opt-out platforms such as:
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings as described above.
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as:
Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that work in conjunction with cookies to track user behavior, measure the effectiveness of our communications, and understand usage patterns.
Technologies such as HTML5 local storage that allow websites to store information locally on your device to improve performance and remember your preferences.
Code that enables interactive features on our website. Disabling JavaScript may affect the functionality of certain features.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
SAWATS Boats
V&A Waterfront
Cape Town, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 555 0198
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and assist with any cookie-related concerns or questions you may have.
Additional Information: For more details on how we handle your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.