Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Scope

This cookie policy applies to the Backstreets of Bruges website (backstreetsofbruges.com) and governs the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the GDPR and the Belgian Data Protection Act. This policy applies regardless of the device you use to access our website (desktop, tablet, or mobile).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files containing pieces of information that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember information such as your language preference or consent choices. Cookies may expire at the end of your browser session (session cookies) or remain stored until a set expiry date or until you delete them (persistent cookies). We also use local storage, which works similarly but stores data directly in your browser.

Cookie Categories

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Strictly Necessary / Functional

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They include your cookie consent preference stored in your browser's local storage. Without these, the website cannot operate properly. These cookies are installed without requiring your prior consent, as permitted under the ePrivacy Directive.

Analytical / Statistical

These cookies collect anonymous usage data to help us understand how visitors interact with our website — such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the site. This information is used solely to improve the website. These cookies are only placed after you give your explicit consent via our cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Third-Party Services

Google Fonts

We load fonts from Google Fonts to display our website correctly. This is considered strictly necessary for site presentation. Google Fonts does not set tracking cookies when loaded via CSS link tags. However, Google's servers may process your IP address when delivering fonts. For more information, please refer to Google's privacy policy.

FareHarbor (Booking Platform)

We use FareHarbor to provide our tour booking functionality. FareHarbor is classified as a strictly necessary service because it enables the core booking feature that our visitors seek. FareHarbor may set its own cookies to facilitate and process bookings. FareHarbor acts as a separate data controller for the data it collects. For more information, please refer to FareHarbor's privacy policy.

Your Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner is displayed asking for your consent. Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are essential for the website to function. All other cookies require your explicit, informed consent before being placed.

Managing Your Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of any page. You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact & More Information

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at chantal.markey@hotmail.com. For broader privacy information, see our Privacy Policy.