Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on the user's device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when they visit them. They allow the website to remember information about the visit — preferred language, logged-in session, browsing preferences — in order to improve the user experience on subsequent visits.

Cookies cannot damage the user's device and, in no case, transmit viruses or malware. They are essential for the proper functioning of many Internet services.

2. Legal basis

This Cookie Policy is prepared in compliance with Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), GDPR, LOPDGDD, and the Guidelines on cookies from the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

The installation of cookies that are not strictly necessary for the provision of the service requires the free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent of the user, which may be given through interaction with the cookie management panel displayed upon first access to the website.

3. Types of cookies used

By ownership:

First-party cookies: issued by the website itself.
Third-party cookies: issued by entities other than the website owner (e.g., Google, Meta).

By duration:

Session cookies: are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
Persistent cookies: remain on the device for the period indicated in each cookie.

By purpose:

Strictly necessary cookies: essential for the website's operation. They do not require consent.
Analytical cookies: collect statistical information about website usage in an aggregated and anonymized form.
Behavioral advertising cookies: allow personalized ads to be displayed based on the user's browsing profile.
Functionality cookies: allow remembering user preferences (language, session, etc.).

4. Cookies used on this website

Name	Type	Provider	Duration	Purpose
cookie_alerta	First-party / Functionality	Sands Beach Resort	Session	Prevent displaying the cookie notice more than once per session
popup_faldon	First-party / Functionality	Sands Beach Resort	Session	Display promotional popup only once per session
_ga	Analytical (Google Analytics 4)	Google LLC	2 years	Distinguish between users for audience analysis
_ga_*	Analytical (Google Analytics 4)	Google LLC	2 years	Maintain session state in GA4
_gid	Analytical (Google Analytics)	Google LLC	24 hours	Distinguish between users
_gat	Analytical (Google Analytics)	Google LLC	1 minute	Throttle request rate
IDE	Advertising (Google Ads)	Google LLC	13 months	Remarketing and conversion tracking in Google Ads
NID	Advertising (Google)	Google LLC	6 months	Store user preferences and show personalized ads
_fbp	Advertising (Meta Pixel)	Meta Platforms	3 months	Identify browsers for Facebook analytics and advertising

5. Management and withdrawal of consent

The user can manage their cookie preferences at any time through the cookie management panel (“Manage cookies”), accessible from the website footer. They can also configure their browser to block or delete cookies by following the manufacturer's instructions:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies.

Disabling cookies other than those strictly necessary may affect the proper functioning of certain sections of the website and limit the browsing experience.

To disable Google Analytics cookies: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
To manage Google advertising preferences: adssettings.google.com
For Meta (Facebook) cookies: facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

6. Updates to the Cookie Policy

Sands Beach Resort may modify this Cookie Policy at any time, adapting it to changes in regulations, technology, or website configuration. It is recommended to consult this section periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through the cookie management panel.

7. Contact

For any queries regarding the use of cookies on the website, the user can contact:
Email: reservas@sandsbeach.eu
Postal address: Recursos Solares Alternativos S.L.U. — Avda. Islas Canarias, 18 — 35508 Costa Teguise (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)