Cookie Policy – Charm Beach Retreat Alicante

Last updated: 1.12.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Charm Beach Retreat uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described below. You can change your preferences at any time using your browser’s settings.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights that allow us to enhance our services.

Cookies can be:

• Session Cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

• Persistent Cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them)

• First-party Cookies (set by our website)

• Third-party Cookies (set by services we use, such as analytics)

2. Why we use cookies

Charm Beach Retreat uses cookies to:

2.1. Ensure Website functionality

These essential cookies allow the site to work as intended:

• Navigation

• Access to secure areas

• Booking functionality

• They do not store personal data.

2.2. Improve your experience

Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language, device type, or previous pages visited.

2.3. Analytics & Performance

These cookies help us understand:

• How visitors use our website

• What pages are most visited

• How long visitors stay

• Technical performance issues

• We use tools like Google Analytics, which collect anonymized IP data.

(You may disable analytics via your browser or Google settings.)

2.4. Marketing & advertising (If applicable)

When used, these cookies help show relevant ads or measure marketing performance.

Marketing cookies will only be activated with your explicit consent.

3. Types of cookies we use

Cookie Type Purpose Examples GDPR Basis

Essential Cookies Website functionality Booking system, page navigation Legitimate

Functional Cookies Remember preferences Language, device Consent

Analytics Cookies Improve performance Google Analytics Consent

Marketing Cookies Personalized ads Facebook Pixel, Google Ads Consent

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

• Google Analytics

• Booking platforms

• Payment processors

These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies.

We ensure that any partners comply with GDPR.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

You are in full control of your cookies.

You can:

• Accept or refuse cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Block future cookies

• Set browser notifications

How to manage cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy

• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security

• Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies

Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies remain on your device for different periods:

• Session cookies: removed when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them manually

We do not store cookies longer than necessary.

7. Changes to this cookie policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect website improvements or legal updates.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact information

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or GDPR compliance, contact us at:

office@charmbeachretreat.com