Effective Date: 28 October 2025
Last Updated: 28 October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how WhatToDoIn.eu (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://whattodoin.eu (the “Site”).
It explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and region) to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
- Persistent cookies (stored until deleted manually or automatically).
Cookies can also be:
- First-party cookies – set by our website.
- Third-party cookies – set by services like Google Analytics or AdSense.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These are necessary for the basic functioning of our website (e.g., security, navigation, form submission). |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve user experience (e.g., via Google Analytics). |
| Advertising Cookies | Used by Google AdSense and other ad partners to display personalized ads based on your browsing activity. |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your choices, such as language or region, to personalize your experience. |
| Performance Cookies | Help us monitor site performance and optimize content loading speed. |
3. Cookies Used on This Site
Our website may use the following types of cookies and services:
🔹 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and user interactions.
Google may use cookies and other identifiers to analyze site usage.
Data collected: IP address, device type, pages visited, time on page.
More info: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
You can opt-out via: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
🔹 Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display relevant ads.
Google may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Deliver personalized ads
- Limit ad frequency
- Measure ad performance
Google may share information with third-party advertisers to personalize content.
You can control AdSense personalization here:
https://adssettings.google.com/
🔹 Functional Cookies (Site Performance)
These cookies ensure that our contact forms, page navigation, and theme settings (e.g. Kadence) work correctly.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will appear asking you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences.
By clicking “Accept,” you consent to the use of non-essential cookies.
You can withdraw or change your consent anytime by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies as you wish:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
- Google Ads opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
If you disable cookies, some parts of our site may not function properly.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies
Under GDPR Article 6(1):
- Strictly necessary cookies – processed under legitimate interest.
- Analytics and advertising cookies – processed only with your consent.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements.
All updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
