1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a text file that a web server can store on your computer’s hard drive to save information about you as a user. Cookies are used for purposes such as storing data for future visits, recognizing the user to avoid re-authentication, tracking visited pages, or saving preferences in customizable areas. Websites typically use cookies to collect statistical information about their pages and analyze user behavior.
Cookies used for the following purposes are exempt from compliance with Article 22.2 of Spain’s LSSI:
- Only allowing communication between the user’s device and the network.
- Strictly providing a service expressly requested by the user.
Thus, exempted cookies include:
- User input cookies.
- User authentication or identification cookies (session-only).
- User security cookies.
- Multimedia player session cookies.
- Load-balancing session cookies.
- User interface customization cookies.
- Certain plug-in cookies for social content sharing.
The specific uses of these technologies are described in the following sections.
2. COOKIE TYPES
Cookies can be classified according to:
According to who installs them:
First-party cookies: Sent from a domain managed by the website owner providing the service requested by the user.
Third-party cookies: Sent from a domain managed by another entity that processes the cookie data on behalf of the site owner.
According to their lifespan:
Session cookies: Active during the user’s visit and deleted when browsing ends.
Persistent cookies: Stored on the user’s device for a longer period, remembering preferences across visits.
According to their purpose:
Technical cookies: Essential for site functionality—managing sessions, security, social sharing, etc.
Customization cookies: Allow users to set preferences like language, region, or browser type.
Analytical cookies: Used for browsing profiles and improving product/service offerings by analyzing user behavior.
3. COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE
ulpgc.es and subdomains use the following cookies:
Technical Cookies
Allow the user to browse the website.
Cookies installed on our domain:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | Checks if cookies are enabled in the browser. Session technical cookie. Required. | 30 days |
| wordpress_[hash] | Restricted to admin area. Stores login details. Session technical cookie. Required. | 30 days |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | Same as above. Required. | 30 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | Stores user identity during session. Session technical cookie. Required. | 30 days |
| wp-settings-{time}-[UID] | Stores admin and frontend preferences. Persistent technical cookie. Default 1 year. | 30 days |
| wp-settings-[UID] | Same as above. Persistent technical cookie. Default 1 year. | 30 days |
| wp-settings-{user_id} | Keeps user settings in wp-admin. | 365 days |
| wporg_logged_in / wporg_sec | Keeps login session in wp-admin. | 14 days (if “Remember Me”); otherwise session-only. |
| moove_gpdr_popup | Technical cookie controlling cookie notice display. | 365 days |
| session | Stores form entries. | On form submission |
| authentication | Identifies registered users during session. | Session-only |
| Google Analytics | Used for statistical analysis to improve site performance. Read our Privacy Policy. Owner: Google Inc. | On page access and analytics cookies acceptance |
Our site does not control third-party cookies. Please review third parties’ own cookie policies.
4. USER INFORMATION AND CONSENT
ulpgc.es and subdomains use mechanisms to obtain user consent for cookies. A pop-up informs users about cookies, and acceptance implies consent.
5. HOW TO BLOCK COOKIES
Users may reject any non-essential cookies via the initial pop-up. The browser can also be configured to warn or refuse cookies. Disabling technical cookies may affect site functionality. Google Analytics cookies can be blocked via its opt-out tools.
a) Via browser settings:
For more info, visit the Spanish Data Protection Agency for privacy settings guidance.
b) Via third-party tools:
Cookies can also be managed or deleted via your browser. Third-party cookies must be deleted via browser settings.
6. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
If you leave our site via external links, we are not responsible for the privacy or cookie practices of those third parties.
7. IP ADDRESSES
Our servers may detect users’ IP addresses and domain names for statistical purposes and consent verification.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Cookies from our domain are stored on our servers—no international transfers occur. Third-party cookies (including Google Analytics) may involve international transfers. See each cookie’s “more information” link for details.
9. POLICY UPDATES
This policy is reviewed periodically and may be revised. Please revisit this page to stay informed of any changes.