Cookie Policy

European Ski Resorts Database

Last updated: June 02, 2025

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About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how xelapps.com ("Company," "we," "us," and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://skidb.info ("Website").

It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal if we combine it with other information.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, xelapps.com) are called "first-party cookies."

  • Set directly by our website
  • Used for essential functionality
  • Help remember your preferences
  • Enable core website features

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."

  • Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Enable third-party features
  • Used for analytics and advertising
  • Can track across multiple websites

Important: Third-party cookies enable features like analytics and interactive content, but they can also recognize your computer when it visits other websites that use the same services.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties.

🔧 Essential Functions

  • Website operation and functionality
  • Security and authentication
  • Language preferences
  • Cookie consent management

📊 Analytics & Performance

  • Understanding user behavior
  • Improving website performance
  • Tracking popular content
  • Measuring effectiveness

⚙️ Enhanced Experience

  • Personalized content delivery
  • Remembering user preferences
  • Interactive map functionality
  • Search and filter settings

Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.

4. How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject.

🎛️ Cookie Consent Manager

Use our cookie banner to control your preferences:

  • Accept or reject cookie categories
  • Change preferences anytime
  • View detailed cookie information

🚫 Important Limitations

Please note the following:

  • Essential cookies cannot be rejected
  • Some features may not work without cookies
  • You can still use our website with limited cookies
  • Browser settings also control cookies

The Cookie Consent Manager can be found in the notification banner and on our Website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website though your access to some functionality and areas of our Website may be restricted.

5. How can I control cookies on my browser?

As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information. The following is information about how to manage cookies on the most popular browsers:

🌐 Chrome

Manage cookies in Chrome settings:

Chrome Cookie Help

🦊 Firefox

Control Firefox cookie settings:

Firefox Cookie Help

🧭 Safari

Adjust Safari cookie preferences:

Safari Cookie Help

🔷 Edge

Manage Edge privacy settings:

Edge Cookie Help

🎭 Opera

Configure Opera cookie settings:

Opera Cookie Help

🌐 Internet Explorer

Manage IE cookie settings:

IE Cookie Help

Advertising Opt-Out

In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit:

6. What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?

Cookies are not the only way to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may use other, similar technologies from time to time, like web beacons (sometimes called "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs").

Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels

These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier that enables us to recognize when someone has visited our Website or opened an email including them.

What they allow us to do:
  • Monitor traffic patterns between pages
  • Deliver or communicate with cookies
  • Track advertisement effectiveness
  • Improve site performance
  • Measure email marketing success
Important notes:
  • Many rely on cookies to function properly
  • Declining cookies may impair their functioning
  • Used in combination with other technologies
  • Help understand user journey

7. Do you serve targeted advertising?

🚫 No Targeted Advertising

Currently, we do not serve targeted advertising on our website. We focus on providing ski resort information without advertising-based tracking.

However, third parties may serve cookies on your computer or mobile device to serve advertising through our Website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that you may be interested in.

How Third-Party Advertising Works

If we do implement advertising in the future, here's how it would work:

  • Third-party companies may place cookies on your device
  • They collect information about your website visits
  • This information is used to show relevant advertisements
  • The process does not directly identify you personally
  • You can opt out of targeted advertising programs

The information collected through this process does not enable us or them to identify your name, contact details, or other details that directly identify you unless you choose to provide these.

8. How often will you update this Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Update Notification

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated. We will notify you of significant changes through:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Requesting renewed consent if required
  • Email notification for major changes

9. Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:

Email Contact

Email: contact@skidb.info

Subject: Cookie Policy Question

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Company Information

Company: xelapps.com

Website: skidb.info

Jurisdiction: Portugal (EU)

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This Cookie Policy is effective as of June 02, 2025 and applies to all users of the European Ski Resorts Database website.