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Cookie Policy for tourguide-barcelona.com
Last updated: [Insert Date]
This Cookie Policy explains how tourguide-barcelona.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the **ePrivacy Directive.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, tourguide-barcelona.com) are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by third parties are called third-party cookies.
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function properly
- Performance and analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our site
- Functionality cookies – to remember your preferences
- Marketing cookies – to deliver relevant advertising (only if applicable)
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled.
Examples:
- Session cookies
- Security cookies
- Cookie consent preferences (set via SureCookie)
3.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Example:
- Google Analytics (if used)
Collected data may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Browser type
These cookies are only set after your consent.
3.3 Marketing cookies
(Only include this section if applicable)
These cookies may be set by third-party advertising platforms to build a profile of your interests.
Example:
3.4 Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
4. How can you control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
You can manage your preferences via:
- Our cookie consent banner (powered by SureCookie)
- Your browser settings
You can withdraw your consent at any time.
5. Legal basis for processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, we rely on:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) for strictly necessary cookies
6. Data sharing
We may share data with third-party service providers, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Hosting providers
- Marketing platforms (if used)
These providers may process data outside the EU. In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied.
7. Data retention
Cookies remain on your device for different periods:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are deleted
8. Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
9. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Website owner:
tourguide-barcelona.com
[Insert Email Address]