POLICY OF COOKIES – SPANISHWHILETRAVELING.COM

Last updated: 24/11/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Spanish While Traveling  uses cookies and similar technologies on www.spanishwhiletraveling.com in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and European ePrivacy Directive.

When you visit our Website for the first time, you will see a banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You may accept, reject or customise your preferences at any time.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when browsing a website. They allow us to remember your preferences, improve functionality, analyse traffic and personalise your experience. The term “cookies” includes cookies, scripts, tracking pixels and similar technologies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into four categories:

2.1 Essential / Technical Cookies (No consent required)

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They ensure security, load pages, manage sessions and remember basic preferences.

They include:

WordPress Core Cookies

Used for:

  • Site operation

  • User session management

  • Security features

  • Saving cookie preferences

Cache Plugins

(WP Fastest Cache, W3 Total Cache)
Used to improve performance, speed and stability of the Website.

WP Mail SMTP

No cookies for visitors. Ensures secure delivery of contact form messages.

UpdraftPlus (Backup)

No visitor cookies. Internal backups only.

AIOSEO, Broken Link Checker, Copy & Delete Posts, Post Type Switcher

These do not place cookies on visitors.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent required)

Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website, anonymously. This helps us improve design, navigation and content.

The Website uses:

Google Analytics 4 (via Site Kit by Google / MonsterInsights)

Cookies may include:

  • _ga (2 years): Distinguishes users anonymously

  • ga<container-id> (2 years): Tracks sessions

  • _gid (24 hours): Visitor stats

  • _gat (1 minute): Limits requests

IP anonymisation is enabled.

2.3 Marketing / Behavioural Cookies (Consent required)

Used to measure the performance of opt-in campaigns, pop-ups and lead generation forms.

OptinMonster Cookies

Examples:

  • omSuccess-*: Tracks if user already saw a campaign

  • omSession-*: Controls when a popup appears

  • om-*: Behaviour tracking for marketing campaigns

2.4 Third-Party & Embedded Content Cookies (Consent required)

If the Website embeds external content (e.g., videos, maps, social posts), those services may place their own cookies.

Examples:

YouTube (if videos embedded)

  • VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

  • YSC

  • PREF

Vimeo (if used)

Analytics and tracking cookies for embedded videos.

Instagram / Facebook (if content embedded)

Cookies for:

  • Viewing posts or reels

  • Interaction statistics

  • Basic ad measurement

These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies.

3. Cookie List Summary

Below is an integrated and realistic list of cookies that may be active on www.spanishwhiletraveling.com based on your plugins:

✔ Essential

  • WordPress: wordpress_*, wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-*

  • WP Fastest Cache: wpfc_*

  • W3 Total Cache: w3tc_referrer

  • Cookie banner: cookieyes-consent (or similar)

  • WP Mail SMTP: (none for visitors)

  • UpdraftPlus: (none)

✔ Analytics

  • _ga

  • _ga_<container-id>

  • _gid

  • _gat

✔ Marketing / Behaviour

  • omSuccess-*

  • omSession-*

  • om-*

✔ Third-party embedded (only if used)

  • YouTube or Vimeo cookies

  • Instagram / Facebook tracking cookies

4. Cookie Consent Banner

When accessing the Website for the first time, a pop-up banner will request your consent. You may:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise cookie preferences

We store your choices in an essential cookie so you are not asked repeatedly.

You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time through the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link on the Website.

5. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser

You can restrict, block or delete cookies using your browser settings.
Instructions are available in the Help section of:

  • Chrome

  • Firefox

  • Safari

  • Microsoft Edge

Disabling essential cookies may cause parts of the Website to stop working properly.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect and why

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request corrections or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • Object to data processing

To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.

7. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Spanish While Traveling
Website: https://www.spanishwhiletraveling.com
Email: info@spanishwhiletraveling.com

We will respond as soon as possible.