Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how abreak.io uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, in compliance with EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and Spanish Law 34/2002 (LSSI-CE).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps provide you with a better, faster, and safer experience.

Legal Framework:

  • EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC): Requires informed consent for non-essential cookies
  • GDPR (EU 2016/679): Regulates personal data processing through cookies
  • Spanish LSSI-CE (Law 34/2002): Article 22 regulates cookie usage in Spain

1. Who Is Responsible for Cookies?

Entity:

abreak.io

Registered Office:

Vigo, Galicia, Spain

Contact Email:

[email protected]

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies can be classified according to different criteria. Below we explain the main types of cookies used on our website:

2.1 Classification by Purpose

Technical or Necessary Cookies Required

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and proper form submission.

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (exempt from consent under LSSI-CE Art. 22.2)

Examples: Session management, load balancing, security cookies

Preference or Functionality Cookies Consent Required

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or text size) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Legal Basis: User consent required

Examples: Language preferences, display settings, user interface customization

Analytics or Performance Cookies Consent Required

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve website performance.

Legal Basis: User consent required

Examples: Google Analytics, website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking

Note: All data collected is anonymized and aggregated

Advertising and Marketing Cookies Consent Required

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Legal Basis: User consent required

Examples: Retargeting cookies, social media advertising pixels, ad network cookies

Social Media Cookies Consent Required

These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks.

Legal Basis: User consent required

Examples: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram integration cookies

Note: These cookies may track your browsing across different websites

2.2 Classification by Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and remain on your device only while you browse the website. They are deleted when you close your browser.

Duration: Until browser is closed

Use: Maintain your session while navigating

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (specified in the cookie) or until you manually delete them. They remain even after closing the browser.

Duration: From hours to years (typically 1-2 years)

Use: Remember preferences, analytics, advertising

2.3 Classification by Origin

First-Party Cookies (Own Cookies)

These cookies are set directly by abreak.io and are used exclusively by us. We have full control over these cookies.

Domain: abreak.io

Control: Managed entirely by us

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external service providers (e.g., analytics platforms, social media networks, advertising partners) that we integrate into our website.

Domain: Various external domains

Control: Managed by third-party providers

Important: Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those external providers. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they collect and use your data.

3. Detailed Cookie Table

Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies used on our website, in compliance with Spanish LSSI-CE Article 22 requirements for transparency:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID abreak.io (First-party) Maintains user session and authentication state Technical Session
cookie_consent abreak.io (First-party) Stores user's cookie consent preferences Technical 1 year
_ga Google Analytics (Third-party) Distinguishes unique users for analytics Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics (Third-party) Distinguishes users for analytics Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics (Third-party) Throttles request rate to limit data collection Analytics 1 minute
fr Facebook (Third-party) Used for advertising, ad measurement and analytics Advertising 3 months
lang_pref abreak.io (First-party) Stores user's language preference Preference 1 year

Note: This table is regularly updated to reflect current cookie usage. The actual cookies present on your device may vary depending on your consent choices and browsing behavior.

4. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

Your Consent is Important

In accordance with EU ePrivacy Directive and Spanish LSSI-CE Article 22, we are required to obtain your informed consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

When Consent is Required

We must obtain your explicit consent before using:

  • Analytics and performance cookies
  • Advertising and marketing cookies
  • Social media cookies
  • Preference/functionality cookies (in most cases)

When Consent is NOT Required

According to LSSI-CE Article 22.2, consent is not required for cookies that are:

  • Strictly necessary for providing a service explicitly requested by the user
  • Used solely for electronic communication transmission
  • Essential for website security and functionality

How We Obtain Your Consent

We use a cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. Through this banner, you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category
  • Access detailed information about each cookie type

Requirements for Valid Consent (GDPR Article 7)

Freely Given

You can refuse consent without penalty and access our website's essential functions

Specific

Consent is requested separately for different types of cookies and purposes

Informed

Clear information about cookies, their purpose, and who controls them is provided

Unambiguous

Requires a clear affirmative action (not pre-ticked boxes or continued browsing)

5. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through various methods:

Our Cookie Preference Center

The easiest way to manage your cookie preferences is through our Cookie Preference Center. You can access it at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

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Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

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Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

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Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

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Opera

Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies and other site data

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Important: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website and may affect your user experience.

Mobile Device Settings

iOS Devices

Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies

Apple Support Guide →

Android Devices

Settings → Site settings → Cookies (varies by browser)

Android Help Guide →

Third-Party Cookie Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of third-party cookies through industry opt-out platforms:

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Third-Party Services We Use:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our website. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our services.

Purpose: Website analytics

Data collected: Anonymized usage data

Provider: Google LLC

Location: USA (with EU Standard Clauses)

Facebook Pixel / Meta Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure advertising effectiveness and deliver targeted ads to people who have visited our website.

Purpose: Advertising and retargeting

Data collected: Browsing behavior, conversions

Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.

Location: USA (with EU Standard Clauses)

LinkedIn Insight Tag

We use LinkedIn Insight Tag to track conversions, retarget website visitors, and unlock additional insights about visitors interacting with our ads.

Purpose: B2B advertising and analytics

Data collected: Professional demographics, interactions

Provider: LinkedIn Corporation

Location: USA (with EU Standard Clauses)

International Data Transfers

Some third-party services may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Privacy Shield Framework (where applicable)

7. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under GDPR and Spanish data protection law, you have several rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:

Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time through our Cookie Preference Center or browser settings. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

Object to Processing

You have the right to object to cookies used for marketing and profiling purposes. We will stop using such cookies unless we have compelling legitimate grounds.

Access Your Data

You have the right to request information about what data has been collected through cookies and how it has been used.

Delete Cookie Data

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. You can also request deletion of data collected through cookies by contacting us.

Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

[email protected]

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

Our Position: We respect your privacy preferences. If you have enabled DNT in your browser and also reject cookies through our Cookie Preference Center, we will honor both signals and limit cookie usage to essential cookies only.

8. Consequences of Rejecting Cookies

You are free to reject cookies, but this may affect your experience on our website:

Rejecting Essential Cookies

If you reject or block essential/technical cookies, parts of our website may not function properly. You may experience:

  • Inability to log in or maintain your session
  • Forms may not work correctly
  • Security features may be compromised
  • Page loading issues and errors

Rejecting Preference Cookies

Without preference cookies, the website will not remember your choices:

  • Language preferences will not be saved
  • Custom display settings will reset each visit
  • You'll need to re-enter preferences on each visit

Rejecting Analytics Cookies

Rejecting analytics cookies will not affect your user experience, but it will:

  • Prevent us from understanding how users interact with our site
  • Limit our ability to identify and fix issues
  • Reduce our capacity to improve the website based on user data

Rejecting Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Rejecting marketing cookies will not affect website functionality:

  • You'll see fewer personalized advertisements
  • Ads may be less relevant to your interests
  • You may still see ads, but they won't be targeted

Good to Know: We respect your choice to reject cookies. Our website is designed to provide core functionality even with limited cookie usage. However, for the best experience, we recommend accepting at least essential and preference cookies.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through:

Email Notification

For registered users

Website Banner

Prominent notice on our site

Updated Date

Revision date at the top

Reconsent Request

If changes affect consent

Your Responsibility

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. If changes materially affect your rights or how we use cookies, we will request your renewed consent where required by law.

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Last Updated: November 21, 2025

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10. Contact Information

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Email

[email protected]

We typically respond within 48 hours

Postal Address

abreak.io
Vigo, Galicia
Spain

Data Protection Officer

For specific questions about data protection and cookie compliance:

[email protected]

We're Here to Help

We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. If you have any concerns about how we use cookies or need assistance managing your cookie preferences, our team is ready to assist you.

File a Complaint with Supervisory Authority

If you believe your rights under GDPR or Spanish data protection law have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)

Full Name: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Address: C/ Jorge Juan, 6, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Phone: +34 901 100 099 / +34 912 663 517

Website: www.aepd.es

File Online Complaint: sedeagpd.gob.es

You may also contact the supervisory authority in your EU member state of residence or workplace.

Your Cookie Preferences Matter

We believe in transparency and giving you control over your data. This Cookie Policy reflects our commitment to respecting your privacy choices while providing you with the best possible website experience.

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Last Updated: November 21, 2025 | Effective Date: November 21, 2025

Quick Reference Guide

What are cookies?

Small text files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and user experience.

Do I need to accept?

Essential cookies are necessary, but you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

How to manage cookies?

Use our Cookie Preference Center or your browser settings to control cookie usage.

Can I change my mind?

Yes! You can withdraw consent and change your preferences at any time.