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Cookie Policy
Effective Date: February 24, 2026
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Introduction
Welcome to Bluewater Depot ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://bluewaterdepot.com ("Website") to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and support marketing efforts.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site.
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How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our Website. They enable features such as secure checkout, cart functionality, fraud prevention, and account login.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. They collect anonymous information that allows us to improve performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences, such as saved cart items and region selection.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
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Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by Bluewater Depot to enable core site functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by services such as Shopify, Google Analytics, and advertising platforms to support analytics and marketing.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period unless manually deleted.
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Cookies We Use
The following are examples of cookies that may be used on our Website:
_shopify_sa_t
Purpose: Tracks landing pages for Shopify marketing analytics.
Category: Analytics
Duration: 30 minutes
_shopify_sa_p
Purpose: Tracks visitor behavior for Shopify marketing performance reporting.
Category: Analytics
Duration: 30 minutes
_shopify_y
Purpose: Shopify analytics identifier used to distinguish users.
Category: Analytics
Duration: 1 year
_ga
Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and collect statistical website usage data.
Category: Analytics
Duration: 2 years
_gid
Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users within a 24-hour period.
Category: Analytics
Duration: 24 hours
_gat
Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates and manage traffic load.
Category: Analytics
Duration: 1 minute
_fbp
Purpose: Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver advertising products and measure ad performance.
Category: Advertising
Duration: 3 months
cookie_consent
Purpose: Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences.
Category: Functionality
Duration: 1 year
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Instructions can typically be found in your browser’s help section.
You may also opt out of certain tracking services:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Network Advertising Initiative
https://www.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance
https://optout.aboutads.info
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality, including checkout and account access.
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Consent to Use Cookies
When you visit our Website for the first time, you may see a cookie consent banner depending on your location. By continuing to browse or by clicking “Accept,” you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
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Contact Us
Bluewater Depot
Email: support@bluewaterdepot.com
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at the email above.
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Additional Information
For more information about cookies, you may visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
https://www.youronlinechoices.com