Cookies Policy

Understanding how we use cookies on our website

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and help website owners understand how their site is being used.

Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

How We Use Cookies

Luminous Cruise uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how visitors use our website, and improve our services. We only use cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly or that you have consented to.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or managing cookie consent.

Essential cookies we use:

  • cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences (expires after 1 year)
  • session_id - Maintains your session state during your visit (session cookie)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve our website and services.

Analytics cookies we use (only with your consent):

  • analytics_visitor - Distinguishes unique visitors (expires after 2 years)
  • analytics_session - Tracks session duration and pages visited (expires after 30 minutes)
  • analytics_source - Records how you arrived at our website (expires after 6 months)

We do not use third-party analytics services. All analytics data is collected and stored locally on our servers.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Functional cookies we use (only with your consent):

  • preference_theme - Remembers your display preferences (expires after 1 year)
  • preference_accessibility - Stores accessibility settings (expires after 1 year)

Cookies We Do Not Use

We want to be transparent about what we don't do:

  • We do not use advertising or targeting cookies
  • We do not share cookie data with third-party advertisers
  • We do not track you across other websites
  • We do not use cookies to build marketing profiles
  • We do not use third-party analytics platforms like Google Analytics

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over which cookies are set on your device:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time using the cookie preferences tool available in our website footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For guidance on managing cookies in specific browsers:

  • 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 > Cookies and site data

Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently allow third-party cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide clear notice.

Cookie Data and Privacy

Cookie data is treated as personal data under UK GDPR when it can be used to identify you. We process cookie data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR obligations.

Cookie data we collect:

  • Is stored securely on our servers
  • Is not shared with third parties except as required by law
  • Is retained only for as long as necessary
  • Is protected by appropriate technical and organizational measures

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not set analytics or functional cookies when this signal is detected.

Cookie Consent Records

We maintain records of your cookie consent choices to comply with data protection regulations. These records include:

  • Date and time of consent
  • Which cookies you consented to
  • How consent was given
  • Your IP address (for verification purposes)

You can withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie preferences tool.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through a banner on our website.

Last updated: April 2026

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies or want more information about your options, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Post: Luminous Cruise, 42 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 9SH, United Kingdom