Cookie Policy

The Watershed’s site uses cookies as described below. By not turning off cookies in your browser and continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy and to the underlying personal data processing (if applicable). Please refer to our Privacy Policy for additional information about what, how and for what purposes The Watershed processes personal data and your right to access your personal data processed by The Watershed.

You can change your choice by amending your browser settings at any time. If you disable cookies that we use, this may impact your user experience while on the The Watershed site.

 

VISITORS TO A SITE USING COOKIES MUST RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING:

  • the fact that the site contains cookies
  • what these cookies are used for
  • the purpose of the use of cookies
  • who uses the information, and
  • how cookies can be avoided

In addition, as a visitor you must consent to the use of cookies e.g. by your browser settings, but are also given the opportunity to refuse cookies.

 

WHAT ARE COOKIES AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?

Cookies are small text files which are sent to and stored on your device (mobile phone, computer or tablet) and which are common on the Internet. Some of the cookies are necessary to enable you to use the site’s full functionality, while others are used in order to improve your user experience and facilitate navigation on the site. 

There are two types of cookies: permanent and temporary (so-called session cookies). Permanent cookies are saved as a file on your device for a longer period of time in order to customize the site according to your wishes, selections and interests. They are used, for example, in connection with functions that tell you what is new since you last visited the site. When the expiration date is exceeded, the cookie is deleted when you return to the site that created it. Session cookies are placed temporarily on your computer when you visit the site, and are sent between your computer and the server during the time you visit the site and are deleted when you close your browser. These cookies are used, for example, to keep track of what language you have selected.

 

SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT COOKIES CAN BE USED FOR:

  • When you log onto a site a cookie is placed on your computer. In connection with each page change, your computer sends a cookie to the site you are visiting and, using the cookie, the site can determine that you are logged in and you avoid having to provide a username and password for each new page.
  • When you want to tailor sites to your preferences. These preferences may concern the design on a site you visit often, customized contrast or font size, or customized sorting or selections.
  • On sites that sell services, cookies are used to facilitate bookings or orders.
  • Registering which people have visited which pages on a site. This information can then be used to choose the right advertisement or otherwise tailoring the pages the user may view. Many cookies used for advertising and tailoring content are third-party cookies.
  • Monitoring the traffic through statistics to improve the site and learn more about different target groups. Many cookies used for statistics are third-party cookies.
  • Keeping track of selected language, booking codes or membership levels.

 

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES

Cookies can be divided into categories depending on their function.

  • Required: These are necessary for certain functions to work. This may be the case, for example, in order to identify and authenticate the user in connection with payment. If you refuse to accept these cookies, you will not be able to use the relevant functionality.
  • Presentation and function: These cookies make your use of the site easier and more personal, for example, by customizing information and offers to things in which you have previously shown interest. These cookies are also used to collect information (e.g. popular pages and user patterns) regarding The Watershed’s visitors’ use of the site so that The Watershed can improve the site and The Watershed’s digital services. If you refuse to accept these cookies, the functionality of The Watershed’s digital services will be limited.
  • Promotion: These cookies are often third-party cookies, i.e. they are not used by The Watershed but by one of The Watershed’s These cookies use information regarding your use of The Watershed’s site and other parties’ sites, for example, sites you visit or advertisements you respond to, in order to subsequently provide advertisements which are more suited to you, both on The Watershed’s site and other parties’ sites. These advertisements are called “interest-based ads” since the purpose is for you to only need to view advertisements which suit your interests. If you refuse to accept these cookies, you risk decreasing the level of your user experience.

 

IF YOU WISH TO AVOID COOKIES

Cookies are not used to damage or destroy your computer and most browsers automatically accept cookies. If, however, you do not wish to allow cookies, you can refuse to accept cookies in your browser’s settings and delete cookies stored on your hard drive. You can also set your browser such that it notifies you when it receives a cookie. This way, you have the opportunity to accept or reject the cookie. More information regarding cookies and your browser settings can be obtained from your browser provider. You can also receive further information at www.youronlinechoices.eu.

However, The Watershed does not control certain third-party cookies. These cookies may only be turned off on the relevant site and in accordance with the instructions provided there.

If you refuse cookies, this may result in the digital services not working as intended.

 

WHY DOES THE WATERSHED USE COOKIES?

By using cookies, The Watershed’s site recognizes your device when you visit us again and you avoid providing certain data each time you use The Watershed’s digital services. Cookies also assist The Watershed in customizing the services to meet your needs, for example, so you avoid having to choose a language. Because the cookie keeps track of what you previously expressed interest in, The Watershed displays information and offers from companies within and outside the The Watershed group which hopefully suit your individual wishes. Quite simply, the site becomes easier to use.

The Watershed also uses cookies for evaluating search and user behavior within and outside The Watershed’s site in order to further develop The Watershed’s digital services. The aim is to optimize the user experience, individualize marketing and keep statistics.

We may also use other companies that, on The Watershed’s behalf, place cookies to deliver services they provide.

 

CONSENT TO USE COOKIES

You consent to The Watershed’s use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy by continuing to use the site and using a browser set to allow cookies

 

CONTACT

Questions and comments regarding The Watershed’s Cookie Policy are welcome and should be sent to reservations@thewatershednorwalk.com.

Supplementary information regarding how The Watershed’s processes personal data is stated in The Watershed’s Privacy Policy applicable from time to time.