Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy
Website: Alpe Adria Hub (Slovenia, European Union), targeting users in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, and Italy.
Last updated: [03.01.2026]
Quick summary
  • We use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, security, and features you request.
  • Analytics, advertising, and affiliate cookies are used only after your consent via our cookie banner or preference center, where required by law.
  • You can change your choices at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer and you can also manage cookies in your browser.
1. Who we are and who to contact
This Cookie Policy explains how [Alpe Adria Hub] (“Alpe Adria Hub”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on [www.alpeadriahub.com].
Controller (GDPR Article 4(7)): [Legal Name / Company Name]
Registered address: [Street, Postal Code, City, Slovenia]
Email: [alpeadriahub@gmail.com]
If you have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO), add: DPO contact: [DPO email]
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, tags, and SDKs. In this policy, “cookies” refers to cookies and similar technologies.
3. Legal basis under GDPR and EU cookie rules
We operate under strict EU privacy and consumer protection rules. Cookies are handled as follows:
  • Essential cookies are used because they are necessary to provide a secure and functional website and, where applicable, to perform a contract or steps you request (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)) and to protect our legitimate interests in website security and integrity (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
  • Analytics, advertising, marketing, and other non-essential cookies are used only with your consent where required (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)), collected via our cookie banner or preference center.
You can withdraw consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
4. Cookie categories we use
A. Essential cookies (always on)
These cookies are required for basic functions such as navigation, security, load balancing, fraud prevention, and form submission. Without them, the website will not work properly.
Examples of use
  • Security and protection from malicious activity
  • Session management and login state (if you create an account)
  • Consent storage (remembering your cookie choices)
  • E-commerce essentials (shopping cart, checkout, payments) when you purchase from our site
B. Functional cookies (optional)
These cookies remember your choices (such as language, region, or saved preferences) to provide enhanced features. They are used only after consent where required.
C. Analytics cookies (optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. We use aggregated metrics such as page views, time on page, and navigation paths to improve content, usability, and site performance. Analytics cookies are used only after consent where required.
D. Advertising, affiliate, and marketing cookies (optional)
These cookies are used for advertising, monetization, and commercial tracking purposes. They may be set by us or by third-party partners to display advertisements, measure ad performance, attribute affiliate commissions, and prevent fraud.
Examples include
  • Advertising cookies used by Google AdSense to display interest-based, personalized, or contextual ads
  • Affiliate tracking cookies used to attribute referrals and commissions
  • Conversion tracking related to purchases, inquiries, clicks, and fraud prevention
Advertising and affiliate cookies are used only after you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner or preference center, where required by law.
5. Advertising, affiliate programs, and monetization
Alpe Adria Hub participates in advertising, affiliate, and commercial programs. This means:
  • We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense or similar networks
  • We may include affiliate links to third-party providers (for example, accommodation, tours, transport, or products)
  • We may sell products or services directly through our website, including via an online store
  • We may offer or promote third-party offers where the transaction occurs outside our website
Advertising and affiliate partners may place cookies or use similar technologies to measure ad impressions and clicks, attribute commissions, prevent fraud and abuse, and support analytics. Where required by law, these cookies are not placed unless you provide consent through our cookie banner or preference center.
6. Cookies and tools that may be present on this site
Depending on the features you use, we may use or embed services from third parties. Your cookie banner or preference center should list the specific providers active on your installation.
Common examples
  • Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (measuring website usage, only after consent where required)
  • Advertising: Google AdSense or similar ad networks (advertising and ad measurement, only after consent where required)
  • Maps and embeds: Google Maps or similar services (may set cookies through embeds, depending on your cookie choices)
  • Video embeds: YouTube or similar services (may set cookies depending on embed settings and consent)
  • Social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Pinterest widgets (may set cookies)
  • Affiliate links: booking, tours, transport, or product partners (may set cookies to track referrals and commissions)
E-commerce and transaction-related cookies
Where you make a purchase or interact with our shop (including dropshipping or direct sales), transaction-related cookies may be used to maintain shopping cart functionality, process orders and payments, prevent fraud, and ensure secure transactions. These cookies are generally necessary for the performance of a contract where you choose to make a purchase.
Third parties are responsible for their own cookies and processing. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie information before accepting optional cookies.
7. How you control cookies
You have control over optional cookies.
A. Cookie banner and preference center
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using our cookie banner. You can also change your choices at any time by opening the cookie preferences link in the website footer or via [insert link text, for example: “Cookie Settings”].
B. Browser settings
You can delete cookies or block them in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may impact site features. Each browser provides different controls, including blocking third-party cookies.
C. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. There is no common standard for interpreting this signal. We rely on cookie consent choices provided through our banner or preference center.
8. Retention and cookie duration

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies, deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies, stored for a defined period or until deleted
Where required, the specific cookie names, providers, purposes, and durations are displayed in the cookie preference center. If you use tools that change cookie behavior, the list shown in the preference center is the source of truth for your site.
9. International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this happens, we apply appropriate safeguards required by EU law, such as Standard Contractual Clauses and additional measures where appropriate. Details may be provided in our Privacy Policy and, where available, in the cookie preference center.
10. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability, depending on the situation. Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise rights, contact us at [alpeadriahub@gmail.com].
11. Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Slovenia, the supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner (IP-RS). You can also contact the authority in your country of residence, including Croatia, Austria, or Italy.
12. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The “Last updated” date above shows when the latest changes were published. If changes are significant, we will provide additional notice where required.
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