Cookie Policy
No Consent Banner Required
We currently only use strictly necessary cookies for authentication and security. You don't need to accept a cookie banner to use this site.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and enable essential functionality.
2. Cookies We Use
Crew the Boat uses strictly necessary cookies only. Under UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), these cookies are exempt from consent requirements because they're essential to provide the service you requested.
Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_crew_the_boat_key
|
Session authentication - keeps you logged in as you navigate the site | 8 hours (or 60 days if "Remember Me" selected) |
_crew_the_boat_web_user_remember_me
|
Persistent login - remembers your "Remember Me" preference | 8 hours (or 60 days if "Remember Me" selected) |
_csrf_token
|
Security - protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
Third-Party Functional Cookies
When you use certain features, third-party services may set their own cookies:
| Service | When Used | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| FriendlyCaptcha | Registration page only | Bot detection and abuse prevention (no cookies set - processes challenges client-side) | FriendlyCaptcha Privacy |
| Stripe | When making payments only |
Fraud prevention and payment processing (various cookies on
checkout.stripe.com)
|
Stripe Privacy |
3. What We Don't Use
We do not currently use:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Plausible, etc.)
- Marketing cookies (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag)
- Advertising cookies
- Session replay tools (Hotjar, FullStory)
- A/B testing cookies
If we add any of these in the future, we will ask for your consent first via a cookie banner.
4. How to Control Cookies
Since we only use essential cookies, blocking them will prevent you from using key features like logging in. However, you can still control cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note:
Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features of Crew the Boat.
5. Changes to This Policy
If we add analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will:
- Update this Cookie Policy
- Add a consent banner to the site
- Only set non-essential cookies after you consent
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
6. Questions?
For questions about cookies or privacy, see our Privacy Policy or email us at support@crewtheboat.com.
Last updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy complies with UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003) and UK GDPR.