This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Thalassa uses them on this website, and the choices available to you. We aim to be straightforward and clear — if you have further questions, please get in touch.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and allow us to understand how visitors use our pages. Cookies cannot access other files on your device or carry viruses.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies
These are necessary for the website to function. They manage your session preferences and remember consent choices you have made. They cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site — which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. It helps us improve the website experience over time.
Advertising and measurement cookies
If you reached our website through a paid advertisement, a conversion tracking cookie may be placed. This allows us to understand which advertising channels are effective. These cookies may be set by:
- Google Ads (conversion tracking)
- Microsoft Advertising / Bing (UET pixel)
- Meta / Facebook (Pixel)
These cookies do not give advertisers access to your personal information beyond what you choose to share.
3. Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
thalassa_consent |
Thalassa | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes website users (analytics) | 2 years |
_gcl_aw |
Google Ads | Conversion measurement from Google Ads | 90 days |
_uetsid, _uetvid |
Microsoft/Bing | Conversion and remarketing measurement | Session / 16 days |
_fbp |
Meta/Facebook | Conversion measurement from Facebook Ads | 90 days |
4. Your Choices
When you first visit our website, a consent banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Receive a notification before a cookie is placed
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Opt-out tools
You may also use the following tools to manage advertising-related cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
- Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance)
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. Updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Business: Thalassa Yacht Rental
- Address: 45 Thepprasit Road, South Pattaya, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
- Phone: +66 38 926 471
- Email: [email protected]