Padel.energy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (first-party and third-party), what information they collect, how that information is used, and how you can manage or withdraw consent at any time, in accordance with the GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time. Cookies:
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Enable core functionality like shopping carts and login
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Help us understand website performance and visitor behavior
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Improve security
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Provide personalized experiences and targeted ads
2. How Do We Use Cookies?
Our website uses both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by partners) for a range of purposes:
First-party cookies:
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Essential for website functionality
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Do not collect personally identifiable information
Third-party cookies:
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Analyze how users interact with the website
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Provide secure sessions and fraud protection
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Deliver personalized advertising (Google, Facebook)
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Help improve performance and speed of future interactions
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for core functions (checkout, login, session management).
No consent required.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand usage patterns via tools like Google Analytics and Jetpack Stats.
Consent required.
c. Functionality Cookies
Enable user preference saving (language, region).
Consent required.
d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
Used by Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc., to serve relevant ads.
Consent required (GDPR & ePrivacy)
Opt-out available (CCPA)
4. Manage Cookie Preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using our [Cookie Settings] panel (e.g., via a cookie banner or floating button on the site). This allows you to revisit your options and adjust or revoke previously granted permission.
You can also manage cookies via your browser:
For other browsers, please refer to their official support pages.
5. Google Consent Mode Integration
To comply with GDPR and ePrivacy for EEA users, we use Google Consent Mode in conjunction with our cookie banner. This:
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Delays loading of Google Analytics and Ads until user consent is granted
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Sends appropriate consent signals (
ad_storage
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Improves privacy compliance and allows for partial functionality when consent is denied
Note: If you decline consent, we limit data collection accordingly and respect your choices.
6. Your Rights
For EEA Users (GDPR):
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Access, correct, or delete personal data
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Withdraw consent at any time
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File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority
For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):
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Know what personal info is collected
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Opt out of sale/sharing of data
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Request deletion
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Access and receive a copy of your data
Contact: [email protected] or use our in-site tools to exercise your rights.
7. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing
We may share data with:
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Google (Analytics, Ads)
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Meta/Facebook (Advertising)
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Automattic (Jetpack)
They may place cookies or use other tracking mechanisms. See their respective privacy policies for details:
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal obligations, technologies, or business practices. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly for the latest information.
9. Contact Us
For any privacy or cookie-related concerns, reach out at:
Email: [email protected]