Cookie Notice
Effective Date: May 23, 2025
This Cookie Notice applies to the website www.makanda.com, owned and operated by Makanda by The Sea Hotel Adults Only, and describes how we use personal data collected through cookies and similar technologies, including pixels (“Cookies”), on our website.
Data Collection
When you visit our website or view our targeted advertisements, we automatically collect certain information using Cookies. The types of information collected may include:
IP address
Device ID
Viewed pages
Browser type
Operating system
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Timestamps
Referring URL
Location data (depending on the device used)
More about Cookies:
Cookies are small data files sent by websites to your browser and stored on your device's hard drive. We place Cookies on your device when you visit our website. If you prefer not to have Cookies stored on your device, you can configure your browser settings to refuse Cookies or alert you when Cookies are set, allowing you to accept or reject them individually. You can also delete existing Cookies from your device. Please note, if you block or delete Cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
More about Pixel Tags:
Pixels (also known as “web beacons” or “clear GIFs”) are small electronic files, typically consisting of a single-pixel image, embedded in web pages or emails to collect information, such as confirming newsletter openings. We may use pixels to place or recognize a Cookie on your device when you use our services.
Third-party Cookies:
We allow certain third parties to place Cookies on our website. If you have questions about specific Cookies used or the third parties placing these Cookies, please contact us using the details below.
Purposes of Data Processing
We use information collected through Cookies, including personal data, for the following purposes:
A. Website functionality:
We use Cookies to enable proper functioning of our website. This processing aligns with our legitimate business interests.
B. Analytics and service improvement:
We use Cookies to analyze how visitors interact with our website, generate usage reports, enhance user experience, and improve the website's quality. This processing aligns with our legitimate business interests.
C. Targeted advertising:
We use Cookies to provide targeted advertising based on our legitimate interests. Where legally required, we will obtain your prior consent before placing Cookies for advertising purposes. If you have given consent, you can withdraw it at any time. Additionally, you may object to the processing of your personal data for advertising purposes at any time.
D. Market research and product development:
We use Cookies for market research purposes (such as analyzing market segmentation, trends, preferences, behaviors, product or service research, and advertising effectiveness) and product development (such as analyzing customer groups or website performance to improve our services). This processing aligns with our legitimate business interests.
If you wish to opt-out of Cookies described in this section and cannot do so directly (e.g., through your browser settings), please contact us at info@makanda.com.
Data Sharing
Third-party service providers:
We share your personal data with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
Competent authorities:
We disclose personal data to law enforcement and other governmental authorities if required by law or strictly necessary for the prevention, detection, or prosecution of criminal activities and fraud.
Data Retention
Cookies may be either "session Cookies," existing only until your browser is closed, or "persistent Cookies," which have a longer lifespan. We strive to use or allow the use of Cookies with a maximum lifespan of 5 years. Only under exceptional circumstances, such as security purposes (e.g., fraud detection) and where absolutely necessary, will a Cookie have a longer lifespan. If you have questions about specific retention periods, please contact us using the details below.
Questions or Complaints
If you have questions or concerns about our use of your personal data or wish to exercise your rights under this notice, please contact us at info@makanda.com. You may also contact your local data protection authority with any questions or complaints.
Changes to This Notice
As our business continuously evolves, this Cookie Notice may also change periodically. We invite you to regularly review this notice to stay informed of any updates.