Last Updated: June, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on Spain’s Best Beaches (bestspainbeaches.com) to:
- Ensure the Site functions correctly and efficiently.
- Analyze how visitors use our Site through Google Analytics.
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.
- Remember your preferences for future visits.
- Protect against spam and abuse.
By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out mechanisms listed below.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are strictly necessary for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.
- cookielawinfo-* | Provider: Best Spain Beaches | Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences. | Duration: 1 year.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. All data is aggregated and anonymized.
- _ga | Provider: Google Analytics | Purpose: Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions. | Duration: 2 years.
- ga* | Provider: Google Analytics | Purpose: Persists session state for Google Analytics 4. | Duration: 2 years.
- _gid | Provider: Google Analytics | Purpose: Distinguishes users and counts page views within a 24-hour period. | Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat | Provider: Google Analytics | Purpose: Throttles request rate to Google Analytics servers. | Duration: 1 minute.
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing history and interests. They are placed by Google AdSense and its partners.
- DSID, IDE, __gads | Provider: Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Purpose: Registers and reports user actions for targeted advertising and measures ad effectiveness. | Duration: Up to 2 years.
- NID | Provider: Google | Purpose: Stores preferences and personalization settings for Google services. | Duration: 6 months.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party services. We do not control third-party cookies. For more information, please review the following policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- How Google uses cookies in advertising: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may affect your user experience. Instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
6. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising using these tools:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will no longer see ads — it means the ads shown will no longer be tailored to your interests.
7. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.