COOKIE POLICY – ProTourNet (PTN)

Last updated: [1/12/2025]

1. What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function, improve security, remember preferences, and—if enabled—measure usage and support marketing. Similar technologies include pixels, tags, and SDKs.

2. Legal framework and consent

Cookie usage is regulated by the ePrivacy framework and national implementations. Where cookies involve personal data and GDPR applies, GDPR rules also apply.

Non-essential cookies generally require your consent.

3. Types of cookies we use

The Website may use:

A) Strictly necessary cookies

Required for core functions (e.g., session management, security, load balancing).

• Consent not required.

B) Preference / functional cookies

Remember your choices (e.g., language, settings).

• Consent may be required if not strictly necessary.

C) Analytics cookies

Help us understand how the Website is used (e.g., page views, events).

• Consent required when they are not configured as strictly necessary / privacy-preserving under applicable rules.

D) Marketing / profiling cookies

Used for personalized ads, retargeting, and campaign measurement.

• Consent required.

4. Cookie banner and preference management

On your first visit, a banner allows you to:

• accept all non-essential cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies;
• manage preferences by category.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via:

• the “Cookie Settings” link/button in the footer (or banner). Direct link (if available): [COOKIE SETTINGS LINK]

5. Cookie list (complete with your real cookies)

Update this section after enabling plugins/services:

Necessary cookies

• Name: [COOKIE_1] – Provider: [YOUR SITE] – Duration: [DURATION] – Purpose: session/security.

Preference cookies

• Name: [COOKIE_2] – Provider: [YOUR SITE] – Duration: [DURATION] – Purpose: preferences.

Analytics cookies

• Service: [Google Analytics 4 / Matomo / other]
• Cookies: [COOKIE_3, COOKIE_4] – Provider: [PROVIDER] – Duration: [DURATION] – Purpose: analytics.

Marketing cookies

• Service: [Meta Pixel / Google Ads / other]
• Cookies: [COOKIE_5, COOKIE_6] – Provider: [PROVIDER] – Duration: [DURATION] – Purpose: marketing/retargeting.

6. Third-party cookies

If the Website embeds third-party content or tools (e.g., videos, maps, social widgets), those third parties may set cookies/trackers subject to their own policies.

Common examples: [YouTube] [Google Maps] [reCAPTCHA] [Meta] [LinkedIn].

7. Browser controls

You can manage cookies via your browser settings (block, delete, restrict). Blocking necessary cookies may affect Website functionality.

8. Contact

For questions about cookies and data protection: [info@protournet.com]