Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies we use on Kosmetica.es, their purpose, and how to manage them, in accordance with the LSSI-CE, GDPR, and AEPD guidelines.
Data controller: Ray Rodriguez (sole trader), trading as Kosmetica.es — [email protected]
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. It allows the site to remember your activity and preferences so you do not have to re-enter them on each visit.
2. Cookie categories
- Necessary/technical cookies: essential for basic website functionality (cart, session, payment security). No consent required.
- Analytical cookies: measure visits and user behaviour to improve our service. Consent required.
- Advertising/marketing cookies: used by third parties to show relevant ads. Consent required.
3. Cookies used on this site
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Kosmetica.es | PHP server session management | First-party | Session | Necessary |
| PrestaShop-[hash] | Kosmetica.es | Shopping cart, language, currency preferences, user authentication | First-party | Up to 12 months | Necessary |
| id_currency, id_lang, id_guest | Kosmetica.es | Currency, language preferences and anonymous visitor identifier | First-party | Up to 12 months | Necessary |
| _ga | Google LLC (USA) | Identifies unique users in Google Analytics | Third-party | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google LLC (USA) | Differentiates users in Google Analytics within a session | Third-party | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat / _gat_gtag_* | Google LLC (USA) | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics servers | Third-party | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _fbp | Meta Platforms Inc. (USA) | Conversion tracking and retargeting via Facebook/Instagram Ads | Third-party | 3 months | Advertising |
| _fbc | Meta Platforms Inc. (USA) | Attribution of clicks on Facebook ads | Third-party | 3 months | Advertising |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe, Inc. (USA) | Fraud prevention during payment processing | Third-party | 1 year | Necessary (payment) |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe, Inc. (USA) | Security for active payment transactions | Third-party | 30 minutes | Necessary (payment) |
| sib_cuid / brevo_* | Brevo SAS (France) | Email marketing campaign effectiveness tracking | Third-party | Up to 1 year | Marketing |
| klarna_* | Klarna Bank AB (Sweden) | Secure processing of deferred and instalment payments. Only active during Klarna checkout flow. | Third-party | Session / up to 1 year | Necessary (payment) |
International transfers to US-based providers (Google, Meta, Stripe) are covered by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework adopted by the European Commission on 10 July 2023.
4. Consent and cookie management
When you first visit Kosmetica.es, a banner lets you accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or configure your preferences by category. You may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the website footer, or by deleting installed cookies through your browser settings.
5. Managing cookies via your browser
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking sitewide, install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
6. Further information
See our Privacy Policy for full data processing details. Contact: [email protected]
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