LEGAL
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Below the Waterline uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Last updated: 28 June 2026
1. Introduction
Below the Waterline uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we may use, how you can manage your preferences, and how you can withdraw or change consent where applicable. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and improve the browsing experience. Similar technologies may include pixels, tags, local storage, scripts, or other tools that store or access information on your device.
3. How we use cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- operate the website and keep it secure
- remember your cookie preferences
- understand how visitors use the website
- improve page performance, layout, and user experience
- support forms, subscriptions, guide downloads, and waiting-list functionality
- measure the effectiveness of website content and communications
We do not use cookies to sell personal information. We do not allow third parties to use cookies on our website for their own unrelated marketing purposes.
4. Types of cookies we may use
We may use the following types of cookies on our website:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work properly. They may support security, page loading, form submission, consent preferences, and basic website functionality. These cookies cannot usually be disabled through our cookie banner.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how users interact with content. This helps us improve the website and user experience.
Functionality cookies
These cookies help remember preferences or support enhanced website features. For example, they may help remember cookie choices or improve how website features behave.
Marketing cookies
We do not currently intend to use marketing cookies for third-party advertising. If this changes, this policy and the cookie preference options should be updated.
5. Analytics and third-party cookies
We may use trusted third-party tools to help operate the website, manage forms, protect against spam, send email updates, and understand website performance. These providers may set cookies or use similar technologies when you interact with the website. Third-party tools may include website hosting platforms, analytics tools, form tools, email platforms, automation tools, security tools, or embedded services. We aim to use these tools in a limited and proportionate way. Where consent is required, non-essential cookies should only be used in line with your cookie preferences.
6. Managing cookie preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner or cookie preference panel on our website. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences by category. You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies. If you block certain cookies, parts of the website may not work as intended. Your cookie preferences are stored for up to 12 months, unless you clear your browser storage or update your preferences earlier.
7. Cookie table
The table below provides more information about the cookies and similar technologies we may use.The exact cookies used may change depending on the tools active on the website. This table should be reviewed and updated before launch and whenever new tools are added.
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| btw_cookie_consent | Below the Waterline | Stores your cookie consent choices so the website can remember your preferences. | Strictly necessary | Up to 12 months |
| Webflow cookies / local storage | Webflow | Supports website delivery, page functionality, interactions, forms, and basic site performance. | Strictly necessary / functionality | Session or persistent, depending on function |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Cloudflare | Helps protect website forms from spam, bots, and automated abuse. | Strictly necessary / security | Session or as determined by provider |
| Analytics cookies | Analytics provider, if enabled | Helps us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve content, layout, and user experience. | Analytics | As determined by provider |
| Email / form tool cookies | Form, email, or automation provider, if enabled | Supports subscriptions, guide downloads, waiting-list forms, contact forms, and related communications. | Functionality | As determined by provider |
If a full cookie declaration tool is added later, the cookie table should be updated to reflect the live cookies detected on the website.
8. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, website tools, or our practices. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated date.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us through the Contact page. You may also contact us at: info@belowwaterline.com
