Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience.

Last updated: April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how SURFLESSONS4YOU (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and booking platform. It applies to users in the EU, EEA, UK, United States, and other international regions.

1. About This Policy

We are committed to complying with:

  • GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679)
  • ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
  • UK GDPR & PECR
  • US privacy laws, including California CCPA/CPRA, Colorado Privacy Act, Virginia CDPA

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They may contain identifiers that help the website operate efficiently and recognize your device. We also use pixels, tags, local storage, and session storage.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Used for login and authentication, managing bookings, signup forms, payment processing (Stripe, PayPal), security and fraud prevention, and saving your privacy preferences. These are always active because our service cannot function without them.

B. Functional Cookies (Consent required)

Used to remember search filters (sport, location, date, level), language and region, display preferences, and favorite schools or listings.

C. Analytics & Performance Cookies (Require prior consent in EU/UK)

Help us understand how our platform is used, what pages and listings are viewed, booking funnel performance, and technical errors. Typical providers: Google Analytics.

D. Advertising, Retargeting & Marketing Cookies (Consent required globally)

Used for Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel, tracking newsletter interactions, and showing tailored offers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may integrate services that place cookies, including payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), social authentication (Google/Facebook login), analytics providers (Google Analytics), marketing partners (Google Ads, Meta Ads), and mapping or geolocation services.

5. International Data Transfers

Where third-party services transfer data outside the EU/UK (e.g., to the United States), we ensure EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and UK International Data Transfer Addendum are in place.

6. How You Can Manage Cookie Preferences

EU / EEA / UK Users

You can accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize preferences via the Cookie Consent Banner or via Cookie Settings at any time.

United States Users

You may opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, opt out of targeted advertising, and request data access or deletion.

Browser Controls (Global)

You can also disable cookies entirely via your browser settings. Note: Essential cookies cannot be turned off because the platform will not function.

7. Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: deleted when browser closes
  • Persistent cookies: last between 1 month and 24 months
  • Analytics cookies: up to 26 months
  • Marketing cookies: 3–12 months depending on provider

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy due to platform changes, legal requirements, or new cookie technologies. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding cookies or data protection:
SURFLESSONS4YOU
Email: [email protected]
Website: surflessons4you.com

For EU/EEA residents: You may also contact your local Data Protection Authority.