This Cookie Policy explains how EscapeVenture uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) on escapeventure.com. It supplements our Privacy Policy.

We process personal data in connection with cookies in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable ePrivacy regulations.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, enhance your user experience, and provide analytical insights.

We may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of the site. For all other types of cookies, we require your explicit consent.

2. Legal Bases for Using Cookies

We rely on the following legal bases:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• All other cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing): Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies
  Essential for the functioning of the website. These cookies:
  • Store your cookie preferences (consent cookies),
  • Maintain sessions and security measures,
  • Enable booking processes via QuinBook,
  • Support hosting and server stability (STRATO).
  Without these cookies, core functions of the website would not work.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies
  These cookies help us analyse how visitors use our website, such as:
  • Which pages are most visited,
  • Where visitors come from,
  • How users navigate on the site.
  We use Google Analytics for these purposes. These cookies are only activated with your prior consent.
• Functional Cookies
  These enable advanced functionality, such as:
  • Saved preferences within booking or contact processes,
  • Improved user comfort,
  • Session handling through QuinBook,
  • Enhanced payment processing via Stripe or PayPal.
  Some of these cookies are set by third-party providers.
• Marketing & Tracking Cookies
  Used to:
  • Build user interest profiles,
  • Display relevant ads across websites,
  • Support fraud prevention for payment processors.
  These cookies are only activated with your consent.

4. Service Providers and Third Parties

We work with the following providers in connection with cookies:

• Google Analytics — Google Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland Used for website analytics. IP addresses are anonymised. Data may be transferred to third countries such as the USA.
• QuinBook (Booking System) — Woizzer AG, Hamburg, Germany Stores cookies required for session handling and booking completion.
• Stripe & PayPal Payment processors that may set cookies for transaction handling, security enhancement, and fraud prevention.
• STRATO AG (Hosting) May set technically required cookies to maintain server performance and security.

5. Managing Your Cookie Settings

You can adjust your cookie settings at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link located in the footer of our website. There you can grant or withdraw consent for individual categories.

You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

6. Browser-Based Controls & Additional Opt-Out Options

Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can change your browser settings to:

• block all cookies,
• allow cookies only with approval,
• delete existing cookies automatically.

Google also offers a browser add-on to disable Google Analytics:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about how we use cookies, feel free to contact us:

Email: info@escapeventure.com