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Data Seekers

Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 2026

Data controller information:

The owner of this website is Data Seekers S.L., with tax ID (CIF): B93383438.

Address: Avda. Manuel Fraga Iribarne, nº 15, Portal 4 – 1st Floor, Postcode 29620, Torremolinos, Spain.

Phone: +34 952 230 887

Email: info@dataseekers.com

Registered in the Commercial Registry of Torremolinos: Registro Mercantil de Málaga, Volume 5383, Page 50, Sheet MA-127494.

Like most websites, this site uses cookies. Below you will find detailed information about what cookies are, what types this website uses, how to change your cookie settings, and what happens if you disable them.

Purposes of processing: We use our own and third-party cookies to improve and optimise the user experience, as well as to analyse our services and collect anonymous information such as the number of site visitors or the most popular pages. We also share information about your use of the website with the partners who provide us with cookies, including social media, advertising and web analytics providers.

Legal basis: The legal basis for processing is legitimate interest for functional or technical cookies, and the data subject's consent for analytics, persistent advertising or third-party cookies, or for any other cookies not included in the above categories.

Recipients: Data may be disclosed to providers that supply services necessary for the operation and management of our activity, such as hosting, analytics, communications, advertising and customer management services. These providers may include Google, Meta, HubSpot, Cloudflare and LinkedIn.

Retention: The retention period of each cookie and its associated data is detailed in the cookie table and may vary depending on its purpose and provider. Once that period has elapsed, the data will be deleted or, where applicable, anonymised.

International transfers: Data will preferably be processed within the European Economic Area. Where, in order to provide certain services, it is necessary to transfer data or allow access to it from countries outside the European Economic Area, such transfers will be carried out in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR, using the transfer mechanism applicable in each case, including, where appropriate, an adequacy decision, the Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally provided mechanisms.

Your rights

  • To know whether we are processing your data.
  • To access your personal data.
  • To request rectification of inaccurate data.
  • To request erasure of your data where it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected, or where you withdraw consent.
  • To request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, in which case we will only retain your data in accordance with applicable law.
  • To data portability: your data will be provided in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format. We can transfer it to a new controller you designate. This right applies in certain circumstances only.
  • To lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) if you believe we have not handled your request correctly.
  • To withdraw consent for any processing based on consent, at any time.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer, smartphone or device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to store and retrieve information about your browsing habits and, depending on the information they contain and how you use your device, they may be used to recognise you as a user.

Types of cookies by origin

First-party cookies: Sent to your device from a device or domain managed by the website owner itself, from which the requested service is provided.

Third-party cookies: Sent to your device while browsing our website, but from a device or domain managed by a third party. If the third party uses the data obtained for its own purposes, we will inform you accordingly.

Types of cookies by duration

Session cookies: Active while you are browsing the site and deleted at the end of the session.

Persistent cookies: Data is stored on your device and can be accessed and processed for the period defined in the cookie, which may be several years. Where possible, we minimise their duration in line with their purpose.

Types of cookies by purpose

Functional and technical cookies: Strictly necessary for managing and operating the website and providing the services expressly requested by the user. If these cookies are disabled, you may not receive our content or services correctly.

Preference or personalisation cookies: Allow the site to remember your choices, such as language, number of search results, or the appearance and content of the service based on your browser or region.

User input cookies: Track users as they complete online forms across multiple pages, or track shopping basket items.

Authentication or user identification cookies (session). Exempt from the LSSI.

Security cookies: Detect repeated or erroneous login attempts.

Media player, load balancing or user interface customisation cookies. Exempt from the LSSI.

Plug-in or social cookies. Exempt from the LSSI only for logged-in users. Control interaction with social networks within the website. Used by LinkedIn, Meta, Google and others.

Analytics or measurement cookies: Allow us to quantify the number of users, measure and analyse website behaviour, or count impressions and ad clicks to measure performance and improve our offering. Informed consent is required.

Advertising cookies: Manage advertising spaces on the website, tailoring ad content to the requested service, browsing behaviour, or other available data.

Third-party embedded content: The website may include third-party content and features, such as HubSpot calendars or YouTube videos, whose loading may involve connecting to their servers and the use of cookies or other storage technologies to manage sessions, preferences and certain features.

Other similar storage technologies

HTML5 LocalStorage and SessionStorage: Space the website can use on the user's device. Can typically be cleared by deleting browsing history.

Tracking pixels: Small elements embedded in a web page or in certain content that allow information to be collected about the user's browsing or interactions, such as viewing a page or opening a piece of content.

Web beacons or web bugs: Tiny images embedded in web pages, invisible to the user. When downloaded, they record information that the browser sends: IP address, operating system, browser, frequency and timing of downloads.

Cookies used on this website

Technical cookies (required)

Name Description / Purpose Provider Expiry
ds_consent Technical. Store the user's decision on cookie categories. Own 12 months
__cf_bm Security. Distinguish human traffic from bots when loading HubSpot resources. Cloudflare (HubSpot domains) 30 minutes

Analytics cookies

Name Description / Purpose Provider Expiry
_ga Analytics. User identifier for usage statistics. Google 13 months
_ga_* Analytics. Google Analytics 4 session state. Google 13 months

Advertising cookies

Name Description / Purpose Provider Expiry
_gcl_au Advertising. Measure conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Google 3 months
_gcl_aw Advertising. Attribution of clicks on Google Ads ads. Google 3 months
_gcl_gs Advertising. Attribution of clicks on Google Ads ads. Google 3 months
test_cookie Advertising. Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. Google (doubleclick.net) 15 minutes
IDE Advertising. Google advertising and remarketing. Google (doubleclick.net) 13 months
__Secure-ENID Advertising. Google ad preferences and personalisation. Google (google.com) 13 months
AEC Security. Prevent fraudulent requests to Google services. Google (google.com) 6 months
SEARCH_SAMESITE Security. Security of requests to Google services. Google (google.com) 6 months
NID Advertising. Google preferences and personalisation. Google (google.com) 6 months
SIDCC Security. Security of Google account and sessions. Google (google.com) 12 months
SID, HSID, SSID, APISID, SAPISID, __Secure-1PSID, __Secure-3PSID and similar Security, authentication and personalisation of Google services. Google (google.com) 13 months
_fbp Advertising. Deliver a range of advertising products such as real-time bidding. Meta 3 months
_fbc Advertising. Record clicks on Meta ads to attribute conversions. Meta 3 months
bcookie Advertising. Targeting and advertising. LinkedIn 2 years
bscookie Advertising. Security cookie associated with bcookie. LinkedIn 2 years
lidc Other. Set by LinkedIn for server routing during the session. LinkedIn Session
li_gc Functional. Store user consent for non-essential cookies. LinkedIn 1 year
AnalyticsSyncHistory Advertising. Sync LinkedIn analytics data across devices. LinkedIn 1 month
UserMatchHistory Advertising. LinkedIn Ads synchronisation for retargeting. LinkedIn 3 months
g_t_* (SessionStorage) Advertising. Identify the company the website is visited from, based on the IP address, for sales purposes. Enginy Session

Functional cookies (CRM and marketing)

Name Description / Purpose Provider Expiry
hubspotutk Functional. Identify visitors for form tracking and CRM. HubSpot 6 months
__hstc Functional. Track sessions and visitor source. HubSpot 6 months
__hssc Functional. Maintain HubSpot session state. HubSpot 30 minutes
__hssrc Functional. Determine whether the visitor has restarted their browser. HubSpot Session

What happens if cookies are disabled?

Some service features or areas of the website may not work correctly. Rejecting cookies results in a rejection cookie being set on your device, informing us that you do not wish to receive cookies on subsequent visits.

Do we update our Cookie Policy?

We may do so, and we recommend reviewing this policy each time you visit our website to stay properly informed about how and why we use cookies.

How can you configure your cookies?

From the banner that appears when you access the website, you can exercise your right to block, delete and reject the use of cookies. You can also do so by changing your browser settings.

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Advanced settings > Privacy and services > Cookies. More info at Microsoft support.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Tools > Options > Privacy > History > Custom settings. More info at Mozilla support.
  • Google Chrome: Settings > Show advanced options > Privacy > Content settings. More info at Google support.
  • Safari (Apple): Preferences > Security. More info at Apple support.
  • Opera: Settings > Options > Advanced > Cookies. More info at Opera support.

If you use a different browser, please refer to its cookie policy documentation.

Cookie opt-out options

Using www.youronlinechoices.com, you can find useful information and configure your cookie preferences on a provider-by-provider basis.

Third-party tools are available that allow users to detect and disable cookies on each website they visit, for example Ghostery.

A plugin to disable Google Analytics cookies is available at: Google Analytics Opt-out.

You can opt out of advertising cookies from all companies subscribed to the NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) at: NAI Opt-out.

More information about cookies is available at aboutcookies.org and allaboutcookies.org.

Contact

If you have any questions about our cookie policy, you can contact us at info@dataseekers.com.

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