Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BGP Noleggio Srl ("we," "our," or "the Company"), operating under the brand Explore on Bike, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and digital platform.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve the browsing experience, and provide analytical information to site owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies: essential for the operation of our platform, enabling browsing, secure log-in, and completion of tour bookings. Functional Cookies: allow the website to remember your choices (e.g. preferred language, currency, or region). Analytical / Performance Cookies: collect aggregated, anonymous data on how visitors interact with our website. Marketing / Targeting Cookies: used to track visitors across websites, to display advertisements relevant to the individual user.
3. Third-Party Cookies Used on Our Platform
Booking Engines (e.g. Bókun / FareHarbor): necessary to synchronise real-time availability and process reservations. Payment Processors (e.g. Stripe): essential for secure transaction management and fraud prevention. Analytics Tools (e.g. Google Analytics): used to monitor website performance. Operations & Media Partners (e.g. Dropbox / WaiverForever): may deploy functional elements related to user safety protocols, digital waivers, or post-tour media sharing.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Necessary Cookies: based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR); no consent is required. Non-Necessary Cookies: based exclusively on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you may give, modify, or withdraw at any time via our Cookie Consent Banner.
5. How to Control and Manage Cookies
On your first visit, a cookie banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject all non-necessary cookies, or customise your preferences. You may also configure or block cookies directly through your browser. If you disable all cookies (including strictly necessary ones), you may not be able to access certain features or complete a booking on our site.
6. Data Retention and Security
Session Cookies are temporary files automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a specific period (from a few days up to 24 months) or until manually deleted. All data collected through cookies is managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact BGP Noleggio Srl at hello@exploreonbike.com.