Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that a website sends to a user’s computer or device while they are browsing. These data files are stored on the user’s device and are used by most websites to function effectively, track visits, and enhance user experience. They can be session-based (temporary) or persistent (remaining until manually deleted).
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
Our website “paddleboards” uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function correctly and deliver you a safe, efficient, and personalized experience. They enable core site functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how users interact with our website, including which pages are visited most often and any error messages encountered. This data is used to optimize user engagement and the performance of our site.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username or region) to provide a more personalized experience. They also enable enhanced features and content tailored to your preferences on subsequent visits.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so by adjusting your browser’s privacy settings. These settings are typically found within your browser’s “Help” menu. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more detailed information on managing and deleting cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website sometimes uses third-party cookies to help us analyze how users use the site and to deliver targeted advertising. These cookies can be set by a different domain owner than the website you are visiting. For example, we may use Google Analytics for analyzing page performance and user interactions. These services may also transfer data to other countries.
Consent and Control
We aim to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive (including the ePrivacy Regulation when it comes into force), CCPA, and UK GDPR with respect to cookies. Your consent is obtained via a cookie banner upon your first visit to our website, where you can choose which categories of cookies you accept or reject. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the website’s footer.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date specified above and will remain in effect except with any revisions or updates published by us. Your continued use of our website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Data Protection Officer
paddleboards
[email protected]
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the requirements of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR. It provides users with clear information on how we use cookies and the choices they have regarding their data.