This policy explains what cookies are, which ones this website uses, and how you can control them. In it, "we", "our" and "us" mean Speedbird Offshore Yacht Club Ltd, which owns and runs www.soyc.co.uk.
It should be read alongside our privacy policy and our terms and conditions.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They are widely used to make sites work, to remember your preferences, and to help site owners understand how their site is being used. A cookie cannot run programs or carry viruses, and on its own it does not identify you by name.
The cookies this website uses
We keep cookies on this site to a minimum. We do not use cookies for advertising, and we do not sell or share information about your visit with advertisers.
Strictly necessary cookies
If you sign in to a members' or booking area, our website software may set a temporary session cookie so the site works correctly and keeps you signed in for that visit. These cookies are essential, so they do not require your consent. Most are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Analytics cookies
We may use Google Analytics to understand, in aggregate, how visitors use the site so we can improve it, for example which pages are most popular. This information is anonymised and does not identify you personally. Analytics is currently switched off on this website and no analytics cookies are being set. If we turn it on in future, we will ask for your consent first and update this policy.
Third-party content
Some pages may include content hosted elsewhere (for example an embedded map or video). Where that happens, the third party may set its own cookies, which we cannot read or control. We only include such content where it supports the running of the club.
Controlling cookies in your browser
You can allow, block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Bear in mind that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site, such as signing in, from working as expected. The guides below explain how:
- Google Chrome: Clear, allow and manage cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Clear cookies and site data
- Apple Safari: Manage cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge
For more general guidance on cookies you can visit the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk, or Your Online Choices.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy from time to time. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, email us.
Last updated: 15 July 2026