Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Oudventur uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. It also outlines your rights regarding the use of cookies under applicable laws, including the UK GDPR, PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), and US privacy laws such as the CCPA/CPRA. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide personalized experiences. Cookies may also collect information about your browsing behavior.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering items in your cart). They do not require user consent.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data (e.g., page visits, time spent on pages).
  • Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your online activity to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Provide essential website functionality.
  • Improve user experience by analyzing site performance.
  • Remember user preferences and settings.
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements.

4. Your Consent

Under UK GDPR, PECR, and US privacy laws:

  • We require your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., marketing or analytics cookies) on your device.
  • Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and revocable at any time.

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
  • Adjusting browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may impact your user experience on our site.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) that set their own cookies to collect data about your interactions with our site. These third parties are responsible for their own cookie policies and practices. For more information, please refer to their privacy policies.

7. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect the following types of personal data:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Location data
  • Pages visited and time spent on site

For more details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].

8. Cookie Retention Periods

The duration for which cookies remain on your device depends on their type:

  • Session Cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

You can find detailed information about individual cookie durations in our “Cookie Settings” section.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding cookie usage:

  • The right to opt out of non-essential cookies.
  • The right to access information about the data collected through cookies.
  • The right to request deletion or restriction of personal data collected via cookies.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or need assistance managing your cookie preferences, please contact us at:

Email: [Your Contact Email]
Phone: [Your Contact Phone Number]
Address: [Your Business Address]

Thank you for trusting Oudventur!