Boat4all (Boat For All) attaches great importance to protecting your privacy and personal data when you use boat4all.gr (the “Platform”).

This Cookie Policy explains how we, as data controller, use cookies and similar technologies on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our Platform.

When you visit the Platform, we may, if you agree via our cookie banner, place cookies in your browser. While they remain valid, they help us recognize your device on future visits. Only the issuer of a cookie can read or modify the information it contains.

I. What is a cookie?

A “cookie” is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. It is used for purposes such as remembering preferences, securing your session, measuring traffic and improving your browsing experience.

On your first visit, a banner informs you about cookies. You may accept all cookies or configure your browser to refuse them (see below). Restricting certain cookies may affect some Platform features.

II. Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary (functional)

Required for basic operation, including storing your cookie choice ( boat4all_consent) and, where applicable, keeping you signed in securely. These cannot be disabled via the banner without affecting core functionality.

Analytics (optional)

After your explicit consent, we use Google Analytics 4 (ID: G-P74MH99FYV) to understand how visitors use the site (e.g. pages viewed, visit duration). Google processes data under its own policies. We do not load analytics until you click “Accept & close” on the cookie banner.

III. Data that may be collected via cookies

Cookie identifier and file content
IP address (may be anonymized by analytics tools)
Date, time and duration of visit
Browser language and device type
Referring page / traffic source
Pages viewed and interactions

IV. Retention periods

Your cookie choice is stored for up to 12 months ( boat4all_consent cookie and matching localStorage entry). Google analytics cookies have their own lifetimes (typically from 24 hours up to 13 months, per cookie).

V. How to manage cookies

Platform banner: “Accept & close” enables analytics. Without acceptance, only necessary cookies remain active.
Browser settings: You can accept, refuse or delete cookies in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Opera.
Withdraw consent: Delete cookies for boat4all.gr and localStorage key boat4all_cookie_consent, then refresh. The banner will appear again.

If you refuse or delete cookies required for features you have accepted, some services (e.g. statistics) may no longer work.

VI. Legal framework

Processing via cookies complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), applicable Greek law and the ePrivacy rules. For broader data protection practices, see our Privacy Policy.

VII. Cookie details

Name	Type	Purpose	Lifetime
`boat4all_consent`	Necessary	Stores your cookie choice	12 months
`boat4all_cookie_consent` (localStorage)	Necessary	Same purpose, local storage	Until deleted
`_ga`, `_ga_*`	Analytics (Google)	Visit statistics	Up to 2 years
`_gid`	Analytics (Google)	Distinguishes visitors	24 hours

Additional cookies may apply when account features are enabled (e.g. authentication). We will update this table when our services change.

VIII. Changes & contact

We may update this policy for legal or technical reasons. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.

Questions: info@boat4all.gr or contact us. Boat For All, 41.5 Athinon–Souniou Ave, Kalyvia 190 10, Athens, Greece.