Cookie Policy

1. What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small files or pieces of information stored on or accessed from a device when a website is used. Similar technologies can perform related functions, such as remembering a choice, maintaining a session or measuring how a page is used. UK privacy rules require clear information about these technologies and, for non-essential uses, valid consent before they are used.

This website distinguishes between technologies that are necessary to provide requested functions and technologies used for optional analytics or marketing purposes. Optional categories are not treated as accepted merely because you continue browsing.

2. Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary technologies support core functions such as security, navigation, form handling and recording the privacy preference you select. Because these functions are necessary to provide the website or a feature you have requested, they may be used without separate consent where the legal exemption applies.

Typical retention depends on the function. A session technology may expire when the browsing session ends, while a preference record may be kept for several months so the site does not repeatedly ask the same question on every visit. Necessary technologies are not used to build an advertising profile.

3. Analytics cookies

Analytics technologies help us understand aggregate patterns such as which pages are visited, how visitors move through the site, device type and whether a page experiences technical problems. We only use optional analytics where the required consent has been given.

Where analytics is enabled, retention is set to a proportionate period for trend analysis and service improvement and is reviewed against the purpose of the data. Analytics providers may process information on our behalf subject to appropriate contractual and data-protection safeguards.

4. Marketing and attribution technologies

Marketing or attribution technologies may be used to understand whether advertising led to a visit or enquiry, or to measure campaign performance. These technologies can involve third-party providers and may associate browsing activity with identifiers used for advertising measurement. They are optional and require the applicable consent before use.

If this category is not enabled, the site can still be used and a booking enquiry can still be submitted. Declining marketing technologies does not change the published package price.

5. Retention and third parties

Retention periods vary by technology and provider. Session items expire at the end of a session; preference records may persist for several months; optional measurement technologies may be retained for a longer but defined period where necessary for reporting. We review provider settings and aim to avoid keeping device-level information longer than reasonably needed for its stated purpose.

Third-party providers that support hosting, analytics or advertising measurement may receive device or usage information when their technology is enabled. Their processing may be governed by their own privacy information as well as contracts with us. The Privacy Policy explains how we approach data sharing and international processing.

6. Managing your cookie choices

The cookie banner allows you to accept optional categories or continue with necessary functions only. You can also use browser controls to delete stored cookies or restrict future storage, although blocking necessary technologies may affect some site functions.

If you previously gave consent and want to change it, you can clear the site’s stored privacy preferences in your browser and revisit the site to make a new selection. Where consent is the legal basis for a non-essential technology, withdrawing consent does not affect use that was lawful before the withdrawal.

7. Contact and updates

The controller is Dive Beyond LTD, Castletown, Portland DT5 1BD. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: +44 7133 269935. We may update this policy when the technologies, providers or applicable guidance change. The version date appears at the top of the page.