Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Sandy Pup ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication and account access
- Security and fraud prevention
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Maintaining your session while you navigate the site
B. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:
- Understand which pages are most and least popular
- See how visitors move around the site
- Improve our website's performance and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
We use Google Analytics for this purpose. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's Privacy & Terms.
C. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features, such as:
- Remembering your location to show nearby beaches
- Storing your favorite beaches
- Remembering your display preferences
D. Security Cookies
We use security cookies to protect against spam and abuse through services like Google reCAPTCHA. These cookies help us:
- Distinguish between humans and automated bots
- Prevent spam submissions
- Protect user accounts from unauthorized access
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google reCAPTCHA: To protect against spam and abuse
- Firebase (Google): For authentication and database services
- Google Maps API: For displaying maps and location information
4. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
A. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings in the footer.
B. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies from being set
- Allow only cookies from specific websites
- Receive a notification when a cookie is being set
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.
C. Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by using these resources:
5. Mobile Devices
If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookie preferences and tracking through your device settings. Most mobile devices allow you to control whether websites can use cookies and other tracking technologies.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
7. Updates to This 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. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. More Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our contact form.