Last Updated: December 18, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Navy Pier Marina (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, https://navypiermarina.com/ (the “Site”).

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and is intended to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, Illinois consumer protection requirements, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights into how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until deleted or expired

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled through our cookie consent system. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and accessibility.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessary for site operation

3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent on the Site, and error messages encountered.

This information is aggregated and used to improve website performance and usability.

Legal basis (GDPR): Consent

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as preferences or settings) to provide enhanced and more personalized features.

Legal basis (GDPR): Consent

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

At this time, Navy Pier Marina does not knowingly use advertising or behavioral targeting cookies on this Site.

If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and obtain consent through TrustArc before deploying such cookies where required by law.

4. Cookie Consent Management (TrustArc)

Navy Pier Marina uses TrustArc as its cookie consent management platform.

TrustArc provides users with:

  • Clear information about cookies used on the Site
  • The ability to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Ongoing access to manage or change cookie preferences

Where required by law, non-essential cookies are not placed unless you provide affirmative consent through the TrustArc cookie banner.

You may update your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the TrustArc Cookie Preferences link available on the Site.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that assist us with website functionality, analytics, accessibility, or performance.

These third parties may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Navy Pier Marina does not control third-party cookies but ensures that applicable consent requirements are met through TrustArc.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies in the following ways:

  • TrustArc Cookie Banner: Adjust preferences at any time
  • Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain Site features or functionality.

7. Accessibility & Cookies (AudioEye)

Navy Pier Marina uses AudioEye to help monitor and improve website accessibility.

AudioEye tools may utilize limited technical data (such as browser or device information) to support accessibility testing and remediation. This information is used solely for accessibility purposes and is not used for advertising or behavioral profiling.

8. International Users

For users located in the EU/EEA, cookies that are not strictly necessary are used only with your consent, in accordance with GDPR and applicable EU ePrivacy requirements.

If personal data collected through cookies is transferred outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards are implemented as required by law.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or cookie usage. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Navy Pier Marina
797 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 600-DOCK
office@navypiermarina.com