Cookie & Pop-Up Policy
Blue Planet Shipping – Cookie & Pop-Up Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie & Pop-Up Policy explains how Blue Planet Shipping (“BPS”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website, as well as how we manage the consent pop-up that appears when you first visit our site.
By continuing to browse our website after selecting your cookie preferences in the pop-up banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve the browsing experience.
Cookies can be:
– First-party cookies, set by our website directly; or
– Third-party cookies, set by partners or service providers (e.g., analytics, advertising, embedded media).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Necessary Cookies – Essential for the website to function properly.
- Functional Cookies – Remember user choices (e.g., language preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
- Analytics Cookies – Collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site, helping us improve usability and content.
- Performance Cookies – Measure site speed, responsiveness, and user interaction to optimise performance.
- Advertising Cookies – Enable personalised advertising and help us understand the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- Unclassified Cookies – Cookies currently under review and not yet categorised.
4. Cookies in Use
| Cookie Name | Provider Purpose | Duration | Category Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_notice_accepted | blueplanetshipping.gr | 6 month | Necessary |
5. The Pop-Up Banner
- When you first visit our website, a cookie pop-up banner will appear requesting your consent to the use of non-essential cookies.
- You can accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise your choices.
- Necessary cookies cannot be disabled, as they are essential for the operation of the site.
- Your selection will be stored for [6/12] months, after which you may be asked again to renew your consent. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of the page.
6. Managing or Deleting Cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of our website. For more information, visit: www.aboutcookies.org
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie & Pop-Up Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The updated version will always be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.
Last updated: [November 2025]
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to contact our Data Protection representative, please write to:
privacy@blueplanetshipping.gr
Blue Planet Shipping Ltd., Piraeus, Greece