Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy — hiddengem.guide
Last updated: April 2026
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD), and Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), this Cookie Policy provides information about the use of cookies on the website https://hiddengem.guide / https://hiddengem.es, operated by Svetlana Kuzmenko, sole proprietor (autónomo), with registered address at Calle el Yesero, 14, 1D, 28031 Madrid, Spain.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use it.
2. Types of cookies we use
a) Technical / essential cookies
Required for the basic operation of the website. Do not require prior consent.
- Language preference storage (
hg-locale) - Saved brands / Favourites storage (
hg-favorites) - Authentication session (
sb-*, set by Supabase) - Cookie consent record (set by CookieYes)
b) Analytical cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the site. Require explicit consent.
- Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) — measures traffic, pages visited, and user behaviour. Cookies:
_ga,_ga_*. Duration: up to 2 years.
c) Advertising and tracking cookies
Used to deliver personalised advertisements based on your browsing behaviour. Require explicit consent.
- Facebook Pixel (Meta Platforms Inc.) — ad attribution and retargeting. Cookie:
_fbp. Duration: 3 months. - Google Ads (Google LLC) — conversion tracking. Cookie:
_gcl_au. Duration: 3 months.
d) Third-party cookies
Set by external services embedded in our site. Require explicit consent.
- Carto — interactive maps (based on Leaflet / OpenStreetMap). May log IP addresses.
- Social media buttons — Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest. May set cookies when activated.
- Sendpulse — email subscription tracking.
3. Complete list of cookies
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
hg-locale |
HiddenGem | Stores language preference | 1 year | No |
hg-favorites |
HiddenGem | Stores saved brands locally | 1 year | No |
sb-* |
Supabase | Authentication session | Session | No |
cookieyes-* |
CookieYes | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year | No |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Yes |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Session tracking | 2 years | Yes |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Ad attribution | 3 months | Yes |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Ad conversion tracking | 3 months | Yes |
4. Consent management
Upon first visit, a cookie consent banner (powered by CookieYes) allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Configure preferences by category
No analytical or advertising cookies will be set until you provide explicit consent.
You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings panel available via the link in the website footer.
5. How to manage cookies in your browser
You can configure your browser to accept, block, or delete cookies:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Data retention
Data collected through cookies is retained for the periods specified in the table in Section 3 above. After expiry, data is automatically deleted or anonymised by the respective provider.
7. Updates
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.
For more information about how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.