Cookie Policy

Last updated: 17 June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Carrapateira Surf School uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.

By continuing to use our website, and where required by law by giving your consent, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

1. Business Information

This website is operated by:

Carrapateira Surf School
Nomadamargem Lda
VAT/NIPC: 510668380
Address: Praia da Bordeira, 8670-230 Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal
Email: infocarrapateirasurfschool@gmail.com
Phone: +351 932 444 243

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They help the website function properly, remember preferences, improve user experience, analyse website traffic and, in some cases, support marketing or advertising activities.

Cookies may be placed directly by our website or by third-party services used on the website.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to work properly.

They may be used for basic functions such as page navigation, security, booking forms, cookie consent settings or access to secure areas of the website.

These cookies do not require consent because the website cannot function properly without them.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences, region or previous settings.

These cookies help improve your browsing experience.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most often and how users interact with the website.

This information helps us improve the website and our services.

Where required by law, analytics cookies will only be used with your consent.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to show relevant content, measure advertising performance or support campaigns on platforms such as Google, Meta/Facebook, Instagram or other third-party services.

These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.

Marketing cookies will only be used with your consent where required by law.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party tools or services that place cookies on your device.

These may include, for example:

Google services
Meta/Facebook and Instagram tools
Booking or contact form tools
Maps or location services
Video or social media embeds
Website analytics tools

These third parties are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies for the following purposes:

To make the website work correctly
To remember your cookie preferences
To improve website performance and security
To understand how visitors use the website
To improve our services and communication
To support bookings, contact forms or customer enquiries
To measure marketing or advertising performance
To display embedded content, such as maps, videos or social media content

5. Cookie Consent

When you visit our website, you may be asked to accept, reject or manage cookies.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without your consent because they are essential for the website to function.

All other cookies, such as analytics, functional or marketing cookies, will only be used where legally permitted or after you have given your consent.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website, where provided.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website works and may prevent certain features from functioning properly.

7. Cookies We Use

The exact cookies used on the website may change depending on the tools, plugins or services active at any given time.

Examples of cookies that may be used include:

Essential website cookies
Cookie consent preference cookies
Analytics cookies
Marketing or advertising cookies
Social media cookies
Embedded content cookies, such as maps or videos

Where possible, the website’s cookie banner or cookie settings tool will provide more detailed information about each cookie, including its name, purpose and duration.

8. Retention Period

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time.

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually.

The duration of each cookie depends on its purpose and the provider that places it.

9. Personal Data and Cookies

Some cookies may collect information that can be considered personal data, such as IP address, device identifiers, browsing behaviour or online identifiers.

When cookies involve personal data, this data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Carrapateira Surf School may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Carrapateira Surf School
Nomadamargem Lda
Praia da Bordeira, 8670-230 Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal
Email: infocarrapateirasurfschool@gmail.com
Phone: +351 932 444 243