Oceans Oasis – Blue Startup Innovation
Last Updated: November 12, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them when you visit our website, https://www.oceansoasis.org/ (the “Site”).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies can be categorized as:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (Oceans Oasis).
- Third-party cookies: Set by a party other than the website you are visiting (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube/Vimeo embeds).
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until a fixed expiration date or until you delete them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, primarily to enhance your user experience, improve our services, and for analytics related to our mission:
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the Site’s core functionality (e.g., security, networking, Elementor basic functions). | Session cookies to maintain site integrity. |
| Functionality | Remember choices you make (like language preference) and enhance site performance. | Cookies remembering logged-in status (if applicable). |
| Performance/Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, which pages are most popular, and how they navigate. | Google Analytics tracking cookies. |
| Third-Party/Marketing | Used by embedded content from external platforms (like YouTube for videos or social media feeds). | Cookies set by embedded video players (if used). |
3. Third-Party Cookies Used
Oceans Oasis utilizes the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Used to measure website traffic, engagement, and performance. This helps us understand which Programs or information pages are most effective.
- Elementor: Elementor and Elementor Pro may use cookies to ensure the proper loading and functioning of the design and features (e.g., maintaining session data if you use forms).
- Video Embedding Services (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo): If we embed videos on our Site, the respective service provider may place cookies to track video views and optimize playback.
4. Your Choices and Cookie Management
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
4.1 Browser Controls
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, but your access to some functionality and areas of our Site may be restricted.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > History > Use custom settings for history.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy.
4.2 Consent Management
Depending on the regulations applicable to your region, you may be presented with a Cookie Consent Banner upon your first visit. This banner allows you to explicitly consent to or deny the use of non-essential cookies (Functionality, Analytics, Third-Party).
If you wish to change your preferences after providing consent, you can usually do so by:
- Clearing your browser cookies, which will reset the banner.
- Clicking a dedicated “Cookie Settings” link (if implemented on the Site).
5. More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.
