On the website https://www.bewaterfriends.com we use our own and third-party cookies in order to ensure the correct functioning of the site, improve user experience, and analyse browsing traffic. The installation of non-essential cookies is carried out only when the user has given consent through the configuration panel enabled via the CookieYes tool.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded onto the user’s device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when accessing certain websites, allowing information to be stored and retrieved regarding browsing activity.

2. Types of cookies used on this website

At Be Water Friends we use the following categories of cookies:

• Technical or necessary cookies: enable the correct functioning of the website and secure access to functional areas. These cookies are installed automatically and do not require consent.
• Analytics or measurement cookies: allow us to quantify the number of users and analyse browsing to improve content and service offerings. These require user consent.
  • Google Analytics (Google LLC): enables aggregated statistics on how users interact with the website, such as pages visited, session duration, and clicks.
    More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Microsoft Clarity (Microsoft Corporation): analyses user experience through heatmaps and session recordings.
    More information: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
  
  



• External content and reviews cookies (Trustindex): used to display external reviews from platforms such as Google Reviews or other providers. Loading the widget may involve handling technical data such as IP address or browser interaction.
  More information: https://www.trustindex.io/privacy-policy/

3. Consent management – CookieYes

The website uses the CookieYes tool to manage cookie consent. Through the configuration panel, available from the initial banner and via the permanent footer link, the user may accept, reject, or customise cookie usage at any time.

4. How to delete or block cookies from your browser

Users may configure their browser to allow, block, or delete cookies installed on their device. Below are links to instructions for the main browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. International data transfers

The use of Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity may involve international data transfers to the United States. Such transfers are carried out in accordance with legal mechanisms established by the European Commission, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the applicable legal framework.

6. Changes to the Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated due to legislative or technical changes. Users are advised to review it periodically.

Last updated: February 2025