Cookie Policy (GDPR-compliant version)
Last updated: August 5, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on www.lidiavives.com, operated by Lídia Vives. It also describes your rights and options regarding their use, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU laws.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activity to help websites function correctly and provide improved user experiences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies, both our own and from third parties, for the following purposes:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies.
b) Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website (e.g., pages visited, errors encountered). This data helps us improve the site’s performance and user experience.
Tool used: Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)
These cookies may collect anonymized data such as IP address, browser type, and time spent on pages.
c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preference or region, to provide enhanced and personalized features.
d) Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners (e.g., Facebook) to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party providers to set cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, or functionality. These include:
Google Analytics - Website analytics - EU/US
Facebook - Advertising and retargeting - EU/US
Squarespace - Site functionality and security - EU/US
Note: These providers may transfer data outside the EU. In such cases, appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied.
4. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears requesting your consent to use cookies (except those strictly necessary).
You have the option to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences
Your preferences are stored and respected during future visits.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings from the banner or a floating button (if available).
Additionally, you can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings:
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install this browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out Tool
6. Data Retention
Cookies have varying expiration periods depending on their function and provider. For example:
Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies may remain on your device for up to 2 years unless deleted manually.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or updates to how we use cookies. Any material changes will be announced via a notice on our website.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
info@lidiavives.com