1. Introduction
Welcome to spainlivingguide. This Cookies Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized advertisements.
By continuing to browse our website or closing our cookie consent banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. Legal Framework
In compliance with Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE) , and in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we provide you with clear and transparent information regarding the cookies we use and your choices as a user.
3. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and gather statistical information about your browsing habits to optimize functionality and ad targeting.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party cookies (set directly by us) and third-party cookies (set by our partners and service providers). These fall into the following categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas, and cookie preference settings. The website cannot function correctly without them.
- Performance and Analytical Cookies: These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how visitors interact with spainlivingguide. They help us understand which pages are visited most often and identify any technical issues.
- Behavioral Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense): This website uses Google AdSense to display ads to visitors. Google and its partner vendors use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your prior visits to this website or other sites on the internet.
5. Detailed Cookie Inventory
The following table outlines the main cookies used on spainlivingguide:
| Cookie Category | Provider / Source | Purpose | Retention Period |
| Necessary | spainlivingguide | Stores your cookie consent choices and banner preferences. | 1 Year |
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Tracks user interaction, page views, and traffic sources anonymously. | 2 Months to 2 Years |
| Advertising | Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Tracks user browsing habits to serve relevant, personalized advertisements. | 1 Day to 1 Year |
6. Google AdSense and Personalized Advertising
As a Google AdSense publisher, we want you to know how your data is handled for advertising purposes:
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to spainlivingguide and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising altogether by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutcookies.org.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You can change your cookie settings or revoke your consent at any time.
Via Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, a pop-up banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your configuration.
Via Your Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings menu. You can configure your browser to block all cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that blocking essential cookies may impact your user experience.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, tracking technologies, or legal obligations. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.