Cookie Policy

1.1 When you first visit AquaLots we only set cookies that are strictly necessary for the Site to operate. We will ask for your consent before setting any optional cookies such as analytics cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer.

1.2 Certain cookies are essential for AquaLots to work. These include cookies that keep you signed in as you navigate between pages and protect your account against cross-site request forgery attacks. These cookies are set regardless of your preferences.

1.3 Where you consent to optional cookies you are also consenting to the relevant third parties that set those cookies processing your information in the ways described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.

1.4 You can withdraw your consent to optional cookies at any time via your cookie settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before you withdrew it.

1.5 Please see Section 5 below for further detail on how to control and delete cookies.

2.1 A cookie is a small data file placed on your browser or device that allows a website to recognise you when you return — either for the duration of your visit (a “session cookie”) or for repeat visits (a “persistent cookie”). We use the word “cookie” throughout this policy to refer to all technologies that collect information in this way, including pixels, beacons and locally stored objects.

2.2 Cookies can be “first party” (set by us directly) or “third party” (placed on your device by another company when you use our Site). Third party cookies may be set by companies providing services to us, such as analytics or payment processing.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Legal obligation — essential cookies. We use your information to comply with legal obligations, including recognising your cookie preferences where the law requires it.

Legitimate interest — other essential cookies. We use your information to pursue our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper, secure operation of AquaLots — including formatting pages correctly for your device, managing content, and preventing fraudulent activity.

Consent — optional cookies. Where you have given consent, we may process your information for the following purposes:

• Analysing how AquaLots is used in order to improve it;
• Evaluating and improving our features and services;
• Quality control, website performance and system administration;
• Generating aggregated, anonymised reports on site usage.

For data protection purposes, AquaLots is the controller of the personal information collected through cookies. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details on how we handle, retain and protect your data and your rights.

5.1 You can update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer of this Site.

5.2 Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari

5.3 Browser settings changes apply only to the browser on which you make them. If you use multiple browsers or devices you must adjust the settings on each.

5.4 To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To opt out of Microsoft Clarity session recording visit clarity.microsoft.com/optout.

5.5 For comprehensive information on cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org or the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

5.6 If you refuse or withdraw consent for optional cookies the corresponding features may not work fully. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent core features of AquaLots — including sign-in — from functioning.