Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Welcome to Helavu's Cookies Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our scuba diving equipment rental website. By using our services, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our scuba diving equipment rental platform, enabling us to improve your browsing experience and provide personalized services.

These files contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive, allowing us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions on our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Helavu uses various types of cookies to enhance your experience on our scuba diving equipment rental platform. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested, such as booking scuba diving equipment or accessing your account, cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes.

2.2 Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. These cookies help us understand traffic patterns, identify popular diving equipment, and improve the overall performance of our rental platform. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, equipment preferences, or rental dates. These cookies provide enhanced, personalized features and help us remember your settings when you return to our scuba diving equipment rental site.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests in scuba diving and water sports activities. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers and social media platforms.


3. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while browsing our scuba equipment rental catalog.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics, to help us understand user behavior and improve our scuba diving equipment rental services.
  • Social Media Platforms: Including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, allowing you to share content and connect with our diving community.
  • Advertising Networks: To deliver targeted advertisements about diving equipment and related services.
  • Payment Processors: To facilitate secure transactions when renting equipment through our platform.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our scuba diving equipment rental website, and some services may not function properly.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.

7. Updates to This Policy

Helavu reserves the right to update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.


8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Company Name: Helavu

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 20 7835 1924

Address: 35 Elm Park Road

City & Postal Code: London, SW3 6AE

Our dedicated team is available to assist you with any inquiries related to cookies, privacy, or your experience with our scuba diving equipment rental services. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible service.