Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.
How We Use Cookies
Sottiricon uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, improve our services, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:
Remembering your login state
Maintaining your shopping cart contents
Securing your account and preventing fraud
Enabling core website functionality
Remembering your cookie preferences
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site:
Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
Identifying popular content and services
Monitoring site performance and load times
Detecting and fixing technical issues
Understanding user preferences and interests
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions:
Remembering your preferences (language, region)
Personalizing content based on your interests
Storing your bike rental preferences
Customizing your user experience
Enabling social media features
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements:
Delivering targeted advertisements
Measuring advertising effectiveness
Preventing the same ad from showing repeatedly
Enabling social media advertising features
Supporting remarketing campaigns
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser until you leave the website. They are used to:
Maintain your session while browsing
Remember items in your shopping cart
Keep you logged in during your visit
Store temporary preferences
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to:
Remember your login credentials
Store your long-term preferences
Analyze long-term user behavior
Provide personalized experiences on return visits
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by sottiricon.com and are used for:
Core website functionality
User authentication and security
Storing your preferences and settings
Analyzing our website performance
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by external services we use on our website, including:
Google Analytics for website analytics
Social media platforms for sharing features
Payment processors for secure transactions
Customer support chat services
Advertising networks for targeted ads
Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
sottiricon_session
Maintains your login session
Session
csrf_token
Security protection against attacks
Session
cookie_consent
Remembers your cookie preferences
1 year
cart_contents
Stores items in your booking cart
7 days
Analytics Cookies
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
2 years
_ga_[ID]
Google Analytics - session tracking
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics - throttle request rate
1 minute
Marketing Cookies
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_fbp
Facebook pixel for advertising
3 months
fr
Facebook advertising and analytics
3 months
IDE
Google DoubleClick advertising
1 year
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Accept All Cookies: Enables all cookie categories for the full website experience
Accept Necessary Only: Only enables essential cookies required for basic functionality
Customize Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to enable or disable
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
Using the cookie preference center
Adjusting your browser settings (see below)
Contacting us directly for assistance
Browser Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser
Be notified when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:
If You Disable Essential Cookies:
You may not be able to log in to your account
Your booking cart may not function properly
Security features may be compromised
Some pages may not load correctly
If You Disable Analytics Cookies:
We cannot improve our website based on usage data
We cannot identify and fix technical issues
Your visits will not be counted in our statistics
If You Disable Marketing Cookies:
You may see less relevant advertisements
Social media features may not work properly
You may see the same ads repeatedly
We cannot measure advertising effectiveness
Third-Party Cookie Policies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These are governed by the respective privacy policies of those services:
We take cookie security seriously and implement measures to protect the information stored in cookies:
Sensitive data is encrypted before being stored in cookies
Cookies are set with appropriate security flags
We regularly review and update our cookie practices
Third-party cookies are only from trusted, verified partners
We monitor for unauthorized cookie usage
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside the UK/EU. When this occurs:
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
Data is transferred only to countries with adequate protection
We use standard contractual clauses where required
We maintain records of all international transfers
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in our cookie practices
New technologies or cookie types
Legal or regulatory requirements
User feedback and requests
When we make significant changes, we will notify you through:
Email notifications to registered users
Prominent notices on our website
Updated cookie consent banners
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:
Right to Information: Know what cookies are set and why
Right to Access: Request information about data collected through cookies
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
Right to Object: Object to certain types of cookies
Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your rights, please contact us: