Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how BeachPilot ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website or use our mobile application. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, BeachPilot) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for different purposes: 2.1 Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions. Examples: Session cookies for managing user sessions, security cookies for authentication. 2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Examples: Google Analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors interact with our website. 2.3 Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. Examples: Cookies that remember your preferred language or region, login status, or display preferences. 2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. Examples: Cookies used by advertising platforms to show relevant advertisements. 2.5 Social Media Cookies: These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. Examples: Cookies set by Facebook, Twitter, or other social sharing features.
3. Controlling Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences as follows: 3.1 Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you can also configure your browser settings to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it or not. To manage cookies through your browser settings, please use the help features of your web browser. Here are links to the cookie management pages of common browsers: - Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 - Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences - Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac - Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09 - Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies 3.2 Device Controls: Mobile device browsers also typically provide you with options to manage cookies in your browser settings. Please check your mobile device's settings or help documentation for more information. 3.3 Cookie Management Tools: For certain types of cookies, you can also use tools provided on our website, such as cookie consent banners or preference centers, which allow you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. 3.4 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools: Many third-party advertising networks offer you the ability to opt out of targeted advertising. For more information, you can visit: - Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ - Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ - European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, but your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website includes content, features, and functionality provided by third parties that may use cookies to collect information about you and your online activities, either on our website or across other sites. These third parties include: 4.1 Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users interact with our website. These services may use cookies to collect information about your use of our website, which is then used to compile reports and help us improve the site. 4.2 Advertising Partners: We may partner with third-party advertising companies that may use cookies to collect information about your visits to our website and other websites in order to provide you with relevant advertisements. 4.3 Social Media Platforms: Our site includes social media features, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram buttons or widgets. These features may collect your IP address and which page you are visiting on our site, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. These features are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our site. 4.4 Content Providers: We may embed content from third-party websites (e.g., video platforms, mapping services) which may use their own cookies when you interact with the embedded content. Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies, and we encourage you to check the privacy policies of these third parties to learn more about their use of cookies and other technologies.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time. Some cookies are 'session cookies', which exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are 'persistent cookies', which survive after your browser is closed and can be used by websites to recognize your computer when you re-open your browser later. The specific duration for each persistent cookie is determined by the party setting the cookie and can vary depending on the purpose of the cookie. Some cookies may expire after a few minutes, while others may remain on your device for several years.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website or by sending you a notification directly.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: BeachPilot B.V. Strandweg 1 1017 BA Amsterdam The Netherlands Email: [email protected]