COOKIE STATEMENT
Latest Update: 24 May 2025
Entity: Apnea Center
Locations: Uetlibergstrasse 244, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland; Al Fattan Sky Towers, Dubai, UAE
Contact: info@apnea.center
- INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Statement explains how Apnea Center uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website. It outlines the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and your rights to control their use. This Statement complements our Privacy Policy.
- WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function efficiently, as well as to collect information about your preferences and browsing habits.
- TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for core functionality, such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. Without them, services like booking sessions cannot be provided.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our site to remember your preferences and choices (e.g., preferred language or region), enhancing your user experience.
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated data on how visitors use our website, such as pages visited and sources of traffic. We use services like Google Analytics to help improve performance.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. They also help limit how often you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
- COOKIES SET BY THIRD PARTIES
We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies when you interact with our site. These include:
- Stripe (payment processor)
- Google Analytics
- FreedivingZurich.com (in limited training and course booking coordination contexts)
- TSK Zurich (in limited booking and cooperative course and training coordination contexts)
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.
- HOW TO CONTROL OR DISABLE COOKIES
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, though this may affect your experience on our site.
5.2 Cookie Banner and Preferences
When visiting our site, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
5.3 Opt-Out Mechanisms for Analytics and Ads
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the browser add-on available here.
6. DURATION OF COOKIES STORED ON YOUR DEVICE
Some cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser. Others are persistent and remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
7. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES
Under Swiss FADP and UAE Decree-Law No. 45/2021, we process cookie data based on:
- Your explicit consent (for non-essential cookies)
- Legitimate interest (for essential cookies required to deliver our services)
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Cookie data may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside of your own. We ensure that such transfers are safeguarded by data protection agreements and legally accepted mechanisms.
9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE STATEMENT
We may update this Cookie Statement from time to time. Changes will be published on our website and noted by a new effective date.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions or concerns about our use of cookies:
Apnea Center
Uetlibergstrasse 244, 8045 Zürich, Switzerland
Al Fattan Sky Towers, Dubai, UAE
Email: info@apnea.center