
COOKIE policy
Ascent Guides is committed to respecting your privacy & ensuring the security of your personal information. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website (www.ascent-guides.com), & your options for managing them.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, & help us understand how our website is being used.
TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain services & features may not be available, such as secure login and navigation.
b. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. This data helps us improve the functionality of our site, including optimizing the user experience during course bookings or navigating through information on walking, scrambling, & climbing courses. These cookies do not collect personal information; all data is aggregated & anonymous.
c. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your preferred language, region, or previous course selections. They enhance your experience by personalizing content based on your past interactions with our website.
d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
We may use targeting or advertising cookies to deliver personalized content & advertisements based on your interests. These cookies may track your browsing habits on our website & other websites to provide you with relevant advertising & promotions for our courses.
e. Third-Party Cookies
Some features on our website may rely on services provided by third parties, such as social media sharing buttons or embedded videos. These third-party services may set cookies on your device when you use our website. We do not control these cookies, & we recommend reviewing the respective privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information.
WHY WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly.
- Provide a seamless & personalized user experience.
- Analyze website traffic & user behavior to improve our services.
- Offer tailored advertising & promotional content relevant to your interests.
- Facilitate course bookings & enhance the overall user journey on our website.
MANAGING COOKIES
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
A. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, or set preferences for specific websites. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to use some features.
B. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
If you wish to opt-out of targeted advertising cookies, you can do so through various opt-out programs provided by advertising networks and platforms. This will not remove all ads but may reduce the number of personalized ads displayed to you.
c. Third-Party Tools
Some third-party services, such as Google Analytics, offer their own tools for managing & controlling cookies. You can use these tools to customize your cookie preferences.
CONSENT TO USE COOKIES
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or discontinue using our website.
CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us.