Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Euro Climbing News Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.euroclimbing.news ("Website"). By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and can be used to gather anonymous data for analytics purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They allow you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

- Session cookies to maintain your login status.

- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity.

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and any error messages received. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies are used only to improve how our Website works.

Examples:

- Google Analytics cookies to track website performance.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Examples:

- User preference cookies to remember your settings.

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. These cookies remember that you have visited our Website, and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Examples:

- Cookies used for remarketing or retargeting ads.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some of the cookies used on our Website are placed by third parties who provide services on our behalf. These third parties may use their cookies to collect information about your interaction with our Website. We do not have control over these cookies and do not receive personal data from them. 

Examples:

- Social media cookies from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

- Cookies from third-party analytics providers such as Google Analytics.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies can affect your user experience, and some parts of our Website may no longer be fully accessible.

7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Each browser is different, so check the “Help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

8. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of receiving interest-based ads by adjusting your cookie settings in your browser or by using opt-out tools provided by advertising networks. For more information, visit [YourAdChoices.com] or the [European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance] (www.youronlinechoices.com).

9. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal that you can set to indicate your privacy preferences. However, there is no standardized way for websites to interpret DNT signals, so our Website may not respond to these signals.

10. Cookie Consent

Upon your first visit to our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings or using the link provided in the footer of our Website.

11. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Contact Us

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

Euro Climbing News Ltd

119 Barrington Road, Worthing, UK, BN12 4RP

euroclimbingnews@gmail.com