Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on madeirabiketours.org and why.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how our directory is being used. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track you across other websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences1 year
session_idMaintains your session across pagesSession

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our directory, which pages are most helpful, and how we can improve the site.

CookiePurposeDuration
_analytics_idTracks unique visitors and page views2 years
_analytics_sessionTracks session duration and user flow30 minutes

3.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience.

CookiePurposeDuration
skill_levelRemembers your skill match quiz results6 months
favorite_operatorsSaves operators you've favorited for comparison3 months
filter_preferencesRemembers your trail and operator filter settings3 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you click links to tour operator websites or watch embedded videos, those third-party sites may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies. Review the privacy policies of third-party websites for information about their cookie practices.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

5.2 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of analytics cookies by adjusting your preferences in the cookie consent banner or through your browser settings. Note that this may limit some functionality and prevent us from improving the site based on user feedback.

6. Cookie Data and Privacy

Cookie data is anonymized and aggregated for analytics purposes. We do not use cookies to personally identify you or combine cookie data with personal information. See our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle data.

7. Cookies and Mountain Biking Safety

We use cookies to help personalize your experience, including skill-appropriate trail recommendations and operator suggestions. However, cookie-based recommendations do not replace your own assessment of your abilities and fitness for mountain biking activities.

8. Mobile Devices

If you access our Website via a mobile device, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. You can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings or device settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We will notify you of significant changes through a banner on the Website.

10. More Information

For more information about cookies in general, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: privacy@madeirabiketours.org