Cookie Policy

SECRET BAYS LLC, with registered office at 1603 Capitol Ave Suite 413G-1652, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
VAT Number: (to be provided)
Email: info@secret-bays.com
Website: secret-bays.com
(hereinafter, the “Data Controller”)

This Cookie Policy applies to the website secret-bays.com (the “Website”) and should be read together with the Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

The Website uses cookies.

As clarified by the Italian Data Protection Authority, cookies are “small text files” – consisting of letters and numbers – “that websites visited by the user send to their device (usually the browser), where they are stored and then retransmitted to the same websites on the user’s next visit.”

Cookies are used for various purposes, including:

  • analyzing web traffic
  • providing personalized content
  • improving the Website and user experience

Cookies do not allow access to information stored on the user’s device, even though they are stored on it. They cannot execute code, transmit viruses or malware, and are not harmful to the user’s device.

Below you will find detailed information about the cookies used on this Website and how to manage your preferences.

User Consent

When accessing any page of the Website for the first time, Users will see a banner containing a short notice about the use of cookies.

By closing the banner, clicking outside it, or continuing to browse the Website, the User consents to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

The Website stores the User’s choice, so the banner will not be shown again on subsequent visits from the same device. However, Users can withdraw their consent at any time.

If the User deletes the technical cookie used to store consent, the banner will be displayed again on the next visit.

For any technical issues related to consent, Users may contact us via the contact details provided on this Website.

Types of Cookies We Use

To ensure proper functioning and service delivery, the Website uses both:

  • Persistent cookies (stored until manually deleted or automatically expired)
  • Session cookies (deleted when the browser is closed)

Cookies used on this Website are classified as follows:

First-Party Cookies (set by secret-bays.com)

Technical Cookies (do not require consent)

Navigation and session cookies
Essential for the proper functioning of the Website, allowing Users to browse and view content. Disabling them may result in malfunction.

Functionality cookies
Allow Users to enjoy enhanced features and a more personalized experience (e.g., remembering language preferences).

Consent cookies
Store the User’s cookie preferences to avoid repeated requests for consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Analytics Cookies (require consent)

Used to collect information about how Users interact with the Website. Data is aggregated and used for statistical purposes to improve content and services.

Social Media Cookies (require consent)

Enable sharing of Website content on social networks and track interactions with social platforms.

Profiling / Advertising Cookies (require consent)

Used to display content and advertisements tailored to the User’s interests, limit ad frequency, and measure campaign effectiveness.

Third-Party Cookies Used

By browsing this Website, Users may receive cookies both from this Website and from third-party services.

These cookies allow us, for example, to:

  • generate usage statistics
  • analyze interest in specific content or services
  • enable content sharing on social platforms

More details can be found in the respective third-party privacy policies.

Analytics Cookies – Google Analytics

This Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect and analyze aggregated information about Website usage.

Neither SECRET BAYS LLC nor Google directly associates your IP address with other data to identify you.

The collected data is processed to generate reports on Website activity and improve services.

For more information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

To disable Google Analytics tracking:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Advertising & Remarketing Cookies

The Website uses cookies for advertising campaigns and to display personalized ads based on User behavior.

It may also use remarketing tools to show ads to Users who have previously visited the Website.

Google Ads Remarketing connects Website activity with the Google Ads network and DoubleClick.

Data collected:

  • Cookies
  • Usage data

Processing location: United States

Embedded Content, Social Plugins and Widgets

The Website may include plugins and widgets from third-party platforms such as:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

These plugins may:

  • connect directly to third-party servers
  • collect data about pages visited
  • link browsing activity to the User’s social account (if logged in)

Third-party cookies may also be set when viewing embedded content such as:

  • YouTube videos
  • Google Maps

More information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

How to Manage Cookies

Users can manage cookie preferences directly through their browser settings and prevent third parties from installing cookies.

However, disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Website.

Users can also delete previously installed cookies, including those storing consent preferences.

Browser guides:

Third-party cookie management:
www.youronlinechoices.com

Updates to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated at any time. Updates will be published on this page.