This Cookie Policy describes how SkiSail.Co uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://www.skisail.co, hereinafter referred to as the “Website”.
During the first visit to the Website, the user can manage their cookie preferences via the consent banner. The user may accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or independently select the categories to which they consent.
Necessary cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of the Website and do not require separate user consent. Other cookies, in particular analytical, functional, and marketing cookies, are used only after consent has been given.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, while using the Website.
Cookies may enable the proper functioning of the website, remember user preferences, support security, handle the online booking process, and help us analyse how the Website is used.
2. Types of cookies we use
Within the Website, we may use the following types of cookies:
2.1. Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and its basic features.
They may be used in particular for:
- secure navigation of the website,
- remembering basic technical settings,
- maintaining the user session,
- operation of contact forms,
- operation of the online booking system,
- operation of the Booknetic calendar,
- handling the online payment process,
- saving cookie consent choices.
Without these cookies, some Website features, in particular online lesson booking, may not function properly.
Necessary cookies are used automatically because they are required to provide the service requested by the user or to ensure the proper and secure functioning of the Website.
2.2. Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies help us understand how users interact with the Website.
We may use them to:
- measure the number of visits,
- check the popularity of individual pages,
- analyse which content is most useful,
- improve the structure of the website,
- measure the effectiveness of marketing activities.
An example of such a tool may be Google Analytics, if it is implemented on the Website.
We use analytical cookies only after obtaining the user’s consent.
2.3. Functional cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember the user’s choices and provide a more convenient browsing experience.
They may relate, for example, to:
- preferred language,
- selected location,
- form settings,
- preferences in the booking system,
- remembering selected filters or user settings.
We use functional cookies only after obtaining the user’s consent, unless a particular cookie is technically necessary for the operation of a service requested by the user.
2.4. Advertising and marketing cookies
Advertising and marketing cookies may be used to tailor advertising content to the user’s interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
They may be used in particular for:
- remarketing,
- creating advertising audiences,
- measuring conversions,
- analysing the effectiveness of advertising on Google, Meta/Facebook, Instagram, or other advertising platforms.
We use marketing cookies only after obtaining the user’s consent.
3. Consent to cookies
During the first visit to the Website, the user is given the option to manage consent via the cookie banner.
The user may:
- accept all cookies,
- reject optional cookies,
- select specific categories of cookies,
- change or withdraw consent at a later time.
Refusing consent to optional cookies does not prevent the user from using the Website, but it may limit access to certain personalisation, analytics, or tailored advertising features.
Consent to optional cookies is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time.
4. Legal basis for data processing
In the case of necessary cookies, the legal basis for their use is the need to ensure the proper functioning of the Website, security, booking support, and the provision of a service requested by the user.
In the case of analytical, functional, and marketing cookies, the legal basis for their use is the user’s consent given via the cookie banner.
If data collected through cookies constitutes personal data, it is processed in accordance with the GDPR and the SkiSail.Co Privacy Policy.
5. External tools
The Website may use third-party tools supporting website functionality, analytics, marketing, payments, or online bookings.
These may include in particular:
- an online booking system, e.g. Booknetic,
- online payment providers,
- analytics tools, e.g. Google Analytics,
- advertising tools, e.g. Google Ads, Meta Pixel/Facebook Pixel,
- content embedding tools, e.g. Instagram Feed,
- website hosting and security providers.
The scope of operation of individual tools depends on the current configuration of the Website. If a given tool uses optional cookies, it will only be activated after the appropriate user consent has been obtained, unless it is necessary for the operation of a service requested by the user.
6. Managing cookies via the browser
The user may also manage cookies directly through their web browser.
Most browsers allow users to:
- block cookies,
- delete stored cookies,
- receive notifications about their use,
- restrict the operation of third-party cookies.
Completely blocking or deleting necessary cookies may negatively affect the operation of the Website, in particular contact forms, the Booknetic booking system, and the ability to make online payments.
7. Changing or withdrawing consent
The user may change or withdraw consent to optional cookies at any time using the settings available in the cookie banner or the consent management panel on the Website.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before its withdrawal.
8. Changes to the Cookie Policy
SkiSail.Co reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy, in particular in the event of changes in applicable law, changes in the technologies used on the Website, changes in analytical or marketing tools, or the development of the online booking system.
The current version of the Cookie Policy will be published on this page together with the date of the latest update.
9. Data controller and contact
The controller of personal data processed in connection with the use of the Website is SkiSail.Co Piotr Jaworowicz, Tax Identification Number (NIP): PL7773039746.
If you have any questions regarding cookies, privacy, or the exercise of rights under the GDPR, you can contact us by e-mail at: info@skisail.co
