Cookie Policy/GDPR

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. These files store information about your preferences, browsing history, and settings, allowing websites to offer a more personalized experience. Cookies help websites remember information between visits, improve performance, and provide insights into user behavior.

Cookies can be categorized into two main types: first-party cookies, which are set by the website you are visiting, and third-party cookies, which are set by external services like advertising networks and analytics providers.

Types of Cookies Used on Our Website

At Lancing Kitesurfing Club, we use several types of cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Below are the main types of cookies that may be used on our website:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the basic functioning of our website. They enable essential features like page navigation, secure access, and managing your preferences.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting data on page visits, page load times, and other performance-related information. This allows us to improve the user experience.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make, such as language preference, and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They allow us to improve your browsing experience by offering customized content.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Managing or Deleting Cookies

You have the ability to manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may impact your user experience on some websites, including Lancing Kitesurfing Club.

To manage cookies on your browser:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.

Please note that if you delete cookies or block them, some features of our website may not work as expected.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set, third-party cookies may also be placed on your device by third-party services that we use for analytics, advertising, and other functions. For example, services such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or advertisement providers may set cookies to track user activity across different websites and provide tailored content or ads.

These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services to better understand how they use cookies and manage your preferences.

Consent and Control

By using Lancing Kitesurfing Club, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. When you visit our website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie banner that gives you the option to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can choose to block or delete them by adjusting your browser settings as described above. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our cookie policy or how we handle your personal data, please feel free to contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (342) 718-5914
• Address: 245 Golden Sands Road, Lancing, Sussex, BN15 8AB, UK

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected, and we are happy to answer any inquiries you may have.

GDPR Compliance

We are fully committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring that your personal data is processed in a transparent and secure manner. Your privacy is important to us, and we take the necessary steps to ensure your data is protected.

For more information about your data rights under GDPR, please refer to our Privacy Policy.