Cookie Policy
Effective date: 16 March 2026
Athletes for Natural Waters (“AFNW”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our website, improve user experience, and better understand how visitors interact with our content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, language settings, or login status.
Cookies also help website operators analyze how users interact with the website so that services and content can be improved.
2. Types of cookies we use
| Cookie category | Purpose | Legal basis | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website, such as security features and login sessions. | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) | Disabling these cookies may cause parts of the website to function improperly. |
| Preference cookies | These cookies remember your selected preferences, such as language or region. | Your consent | Can be disabled through the cookie settings or your browser. |
| Analytics cookies | These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous statistical information. | Your consent | Can be disabled through the cookie settings or your browser. |
| Marketing cookies | These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. | Your consent | Can be disabled through the cookie settings or your browser. |
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies placed on our website are set by third-party service providers. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
We currently use the following services:
Google Analytics
Used to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior in an aggregated and anonymized form.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook) Pixel
Used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and improve ad targeting on Meta platforms.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policies
Please note that these third parties are responsible for the processing of data collected through their cookies.
4. Managing cookies and withdrawing consent
When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize the use of cookies.
You may manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie settings
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the website footer.
Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies if you wish. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
More information about managing cookies can usually be found in your browser’s help section.
5. Further information
For more information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
6. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at: