Cookie
Policy
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that websites send to a user's device (computer, tablet, smartphone), where they are stored and later sent back to the same site on a subsequent visit. They are used to make the site work correctly, remember language preferences and, in some cases, allow our commercial partners to recognise bookings made through their widgets.
This Site uses technical and third-party cookies, in full compliance with privacy law and the Italian Data Protection Authority's Order of 8 May 2014. The Site does not use Google Analytics or any of its own advertising profiling tools.
2. Technical (necessary) cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to work correctly and to browse in the chosen language. They do not require user consent.
| Cookie name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Stores the chosen language (Italian, English, German) | |
| 1 year | Remembers that you have already read and accepted this cookie banner |
3. Third-party cookies — Payments
PayPal
Bookings for boat rental, excursions and boat cruise involve paying a deposit via PayPal. During payment, PayPal may set its own technical and security cookies, independent of our management. For more information: PayPal Privacy Statement.
4. Third-party cookies — Travel partners
Some pages of the Site include search and booking widgets from external partners, which may set their own cookies for the service to function and to track completed bookings (from which BBCalaGonone may earn a commission, at no extra cost to the user).
| Service | Where it appears | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Travelpayouts (tpwgt.com) | Accommodation page, Info & Maps page, Jazz Festival page | Hotel, flight and car rental search widgets |
| GetYourGuide | Activities & Tours page | Tours and experiences search widget, conversion tracking |
| Click&Boat / Impact | Yachts & Sailing Boats page | Tracking of bookings made through our links (no cookie set by us on this page, only upon clicking the external link) |
5. Third-party cookies — Videos and embedded content
Some pages (Attractions of the Gulf, Cala Gonone Jazz Festival, Free Climbing) show videos embedded from YouTube. If you start playing a video, YouTube may set its own cookies for the player to function and for statistical purposes. For more information: Google Privacy Policy.
6. Third-party cookies — Visit statistics
The Site uses Histats, an anonymous visit counter, to track the number of visitors. For more information: Histats Privacy Policy.
7. Cookie duration
- Session cookies: automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies: remain stored until they expire (up to 1 year for language and consent cookies).
8. Managing and disabling cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences directly from your browser. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can change the settings to block or delete them at any time.
Instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies
For more information on managing cookies, visit www.youronlinechoices.com. Disabling technical cookies or partner widget cookies may prevent the Site's booking and search features from working correctly.
9. Consent
By continuing to browse the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings as indicated in point 8.
Consent for third-party cookies is managed directly by the third-party provider (PayPal, Travelpayouts, GetYourGuide, YouTube, Histats).
10. Changes to this Cookie Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time, for example when new services are activated. Changes take effect from the date of publication on the Site. We invite you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact
For any question regarding the use of cookies, you can contact the Data Controller:
BBCalaGonone
Email: cusidore@tiscali.it
Phone: +39 366 893 3266
