Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Oceanpick (Pvt) Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on the Oceanpick website.

In this policy, “Oceanpick”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Oceanpick (Pvt) Ltd.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, mobile telephone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies allow a website to recognise a browser or device and may help it to:

  • Operate correctly
  • Remember preferences
  • Maintain security
  • Understand how visitors use the website
  • Improve performance
  • Provide embedded content
  • Measure communications or campaigns

Cookies do not usually identify you directly by name. However, cookie identifiers and related technical information may be treated as personal data under applicable law.

First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are placed directly by Oceanpick or by a service operating the Website on our behalf.

They may support essential functions, security, preferences, consent records and Website performance.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are placed by external service providers whose technologies are used on the Website.

These may include providers of:

  • Website analytics
  • Embedded videos
  • Maps
  • Social media content
  • Security and CAPTCHA services
  • Marketing measurement
  • Website functionality

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are normally deleted when you close your browser.

They may be used to support basic Website functions during a visit.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

They may be used to remember preferences, record consent choices or recognise a returning browser.

Categories of Cookies We May Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly and securely.

They may be used to:

  • Load and display Website pages
  • Maintain Website security
  • Prevent misuse
  • Manage network traffic
  • Support contact forms
  • Record cookie-consent choices
  • Provide accessibility or technical functions

Because these cookies are necessary to provide the Website, they may not require consent where applicable law permits their use.

Disabling them through browser settings may cause parts of the Website to stop working correctly.

Preference and Functionality Cookies

These cookies help the Website remember choices you make.

They may remember:

  • Language preferences
  • Region or location settings
  • Display preferences
  • Previously selected options
  • Other Website

These cookies are not always essential, but they may improve your experience.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website.

They may collect information such as:

  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the Website
  • Referring websites
  • Links selected
  • General device and browser information
  • Approximate location
  • Website errors
  • Page-loading performance
  • Whether a visitor is new or returning

We use this information to measure Website performance, identify technical problems and improve our content.

Where required by law, analytics cookies will be used only after you provide consent.

Marketing and Measurement Cookies

Where enabled, marketing and measurement cookies may help us understand the effectiveness of digital communications, content or campaigns.

They may be used to:

  • Measure referrals from advertisements or social platforms
  • Understand engagement with marketing content
  • Limit repeated advertising
  • Build aggregated campaign reports
  • Support relevant communications on third-party platforms

These cookies may allow third-party providers to recognise your browser across different websites.

Where required, they will be placed only after you provide consent.

Embedded Content and Social Media Cookies

The Website may include content from external providers, such as:

  • Videos
  • Social media posts
  • Maps
  • Sharing tools
  • External media players

These providers may set cookies or collect technical information when embedded content is displayed or used.

Where required by law, this content may remain restricted until you accept the relevant cookie category.

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, the Website or services used by the Website may use similar technologies, including:

  • Local storage
  • Tracking pixels
  • Tags
  • Scripts
  • Software development tools
  • Device or browser identifiers
  • Server logs

These technologies may be used for purposes similar to those described in this Cookie Policy.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit the Website, you may be shown a cookie notice or preference centre.

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may be able to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Select individual cookie categories
  • Review information about cookie purposes
  • Change your preferences later

Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for the Website to function or to remember your cookie choices.

Non-essential cookies will not be placed before consent where applicable law requires prior consent.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can review or change your cookie choices using the cookie-preference option provided on the Website, where available.

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of cookie use that occurred before consent was withdrawn.

Changes may apply only to the browser and device on which they are made. You may need to update your preferences separately on other devices or browsers.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete individual cookies
  • Delete all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Receive a warning before cookies are placed

Blocking all cookies may affect Website operation and prevent certain functions from working properly.

Browser settings vary. Refer to the help or privacy section of your browser for current instructions.

Cookies Used by External Services

External services used on the Website may change their cookies, purposes and retention periods independently.

When a third-party service is enabled, that provider may receive information such as:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • The page you visited
  • The date and time of your interaction
  • Cookie or device identifiers
  • Information about how you interacted with its content

We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie information published by the relevant provider.

Cookie Retention

The period for which a cookie remains on your device depends on its purpose.

Some cookies expire when you close your browser. Others may remain for a longer period so they can remember preferences, maintain security or provide aggregated analytics.

The current cookie-preference centre or cookie information displayed on the Website should provide further details about active cookies and their duration where technically available.

We periodically review the cookies and technologies used on the Website and remove those that are no longer required.

Personal Data Collected Through Cookies

Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may constitute personal data.

We process this information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection law.

Depending on the cookie and applicable law, processing may be based on:

  • Your consent
  • Our legitimate interest in maintaining and securing the Website
  • The need to provide a service or function you requested
  • A legal obligation

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

  • Cookies or technologies used on the Website change
  • Website features are added or removed
  • Service providers change
  • Legal or regulatory requirements change
  • Our privacy or security practices are updated

The revised version will be published on the Website with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

Questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies may be sent to:

Oceanpick (Pvt) Ltd
532/4F, Sirikotha Lane
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 11 268 9099
Email: [email protected]