Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PadelCompare B.V. ("PadelCompare", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website padelcompare.shop ("Website"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by PadelCompare) or "third-party" (set by external services we use). They can also be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality — to ensure the Website works correctly and securely.
- Analytics — to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to improve our service.
- Marketing and affiliate tracking — to measure the effectiveness of our affiliate partnerships and referrals.
3. Cookie Categories
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function. They enable core features such as remembering your cookie consent preferences and maintaining security. These cookies do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive and Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
cookie_consent | PadelCompare | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we know which categories you have accepted or declined | 12 months |
session_id | PadelCompare | Maintains your browsing session for consistent functionality across page views | Session (deleted on browser close) |
csrf_token | PadelCompare | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on forms | Session |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and security — distinguishes humans from automated bots | 30 minutes |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website. The data collected is aggregated and used to improve the Website's performance, content, and user experience. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
_ga | Google Analytics | Assigns a unique anonymous identifier to distinguish individual visitors and calculate visitor, session, and campaign data | 2 years |
ga* | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state and track interactions across pages | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Assigns a unique identifier for the current browsing session to track page views | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
Note: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, meaning your full IP address is not stored by Google. We have a data processing agreement with Google and have disabled data sharing with other Google services.
3.3 Marketing and Affiliate Cookies
These cookies are used to track referrals to Partner Shops and measure the effectiveness of our affiliate partnerships. They enable our affiliate partners to attribute a purchase to a click on our Website, which is how we earn commission. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
_td | TradeDoubler | Tracks affiliate referrals from PadelCompare to Partner Shops for commission attribution | 30 days |
tduid | TradeDoubler | Unique identifier for the affiliate click, used to attribute transactions | 365 days |
awin_* | Awin | Tracks affiliate link clicks and conversions for the Awin affiliate network | 30 days |
IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used to measure ad effectiveness and serve targeted advertising based on browsing behaviour | 13 months |
test_cookie | Google (DoubleClick) | Checks whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies:
- Local Storage — stores data in your browser that persists after the browser is closed. Used for storing user preferences (e.g., currency, sorting preferences).
- Pixel Tags / Web Beacons — small transparent images embedded in pages or emails that notify us when content has been accessed, used for analytics purposes.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — enables all cookie categories.
- Accept only necessary cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be set.
- Customise your preferences — choose which categories of cookies to accept or decline.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block all cookies.
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
5.3 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking on all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
5.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but will revisit this position as standards develop.
6. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is governed by:
- Article 11.7a of the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), which implements the EU ePrivacy Directive and requires consent for non-essential cookies.
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs the processing of personal data collected through cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent, as permitted by the ePrivacy Directive. All other cookies require your prior, informed consent, which we obtain through our cookie consent banner.
7. Third-Party Cookies and Responsibility
Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties (such as Google and affiliate networks). We do not have full control over how these third parties use the data collected through their cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@padelcompare.shop
- Company: PadelCompare B.V.
- Address: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
This Cookie Policy is provided in English. In the event of any discrepancy between translated versions, the English version shall prevail.