Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our website.
This Cookie Policy explains how BoomTree Playgrounds uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- Load Balancing Cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and website performance
- Heatmap Tools: Show how users navigate and interact with our pages
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used for advertising and marketing purposes (with your consent):
- Advertising Cookies: Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing and social media integration
- Retargeting Cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Email Marketing: Track email campaign effectiveness
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
- Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
- Theme Preferences: Store your display preferences
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
- Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
3. Specific Cookies We Use
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Google Maps: Location services and map functionality
- Google Fonts: Web font delivery
- reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot protection
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and sharing
- Instagram: Photo sharing and social integration
Communication Tools
- Email Marketing Platforms: Newsletter and campaign tracking
- Live Chat Services: Customer support functionality
- Video Platforms: Embedded videos and content
5. How We Use Cookie Information
We use information collected through cookies to:
Improve User Experience
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Optimize website performance and loading times
- Enable interactive features and functionality
Analyze Website Performance
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Identify popular content and pages
- Monitor website performance and technical issues
- Improve our services and content
Marketing and Advertising
- Show relevant advertisements and content
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Provide targeted marketing communications
- Enable social media sharing and integration
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie practices
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Tools
For specific services, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising: Your Online Choices
- Social Media: Adjust privacy settings on each platform
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may result in:
- Inability to submit contact forms
- Loss of security features
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter information repeatedly
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies means:
- We can't improve our website based on usage data
- Less personalized content recommendations
- Reduced ability to fix technical issues
Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies results in:
- Less relevant advertising
- Inability to track marketing campaign effectiveness
- Reduced social media integration
- Generic rather than personalized content
8. Cookie Security
We implement security measures to protect cookie data:
- Secure Transmission: Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- HttpOnly Flags: Sensitive cookies are protected from client-side access
- SameSite Attributes: Cookies are protected against cross-site request forgery
- Regular Updates: Cookie practices are regularly reviewed and updated
- Data Minimization: We only collect necessary cookie data
9. International Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Standard contractual clauses
- Privacy Shield or equivalent frameworks
- Binding corporate rules
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- New technologies and services
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- User feedback and requests
We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email communications.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
BoomTree Playgrounds
Part of Active8 Leisure Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email:
sian@active8leisure.com
nigel@active8leisure.com
Phone:
+971 50 553 0450
Cookie Inquiries:
For specific cookie-related questions, please include "Cookie Policy" in your email subject line.