COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: July 19, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Cathy Rocks uses cookies and similar technologies on this website: https://cathyrocks.com.
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- Law 34/2002, of 11 July, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE);
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR);
- Organic Law 3/2018, of 5 December, on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD); and
- the Guidelines on the Use of Cookies published by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), where applicable.
This policy provides clear and comprehensive information about the cookies used, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be used to:
- Enable essential website functionality.
- Improve website performance.
- Remember your preferences.
- Analyse website usage.
- Improve your browsing experience.
3. USE OF MAILERLITE AND COOKIES
This website uses MailerLite to manage newsletter subscriptions, subscriber forms, and, where applicable, landing pages.
MailerLite may use strictly necessary cookies to ensure the proper functioning of subscription forms and landing pages. Depending on the services used, additional cookies may also be placed, subject to your consent where required by applicable law.
Examples of cookies that may be used include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
ml_guid | Used to identify subscribers for form functionality. |
mailerlite:webform:shown | Tracks whether a webform has already been displayed. |
mailerlite:session_id | Manages session state for forms. |
mailerlite:forms:submitted:[ID] | Prevents duplicate form submissions. |
4. YOUR CONSENT
Under the LSSI-CE and the GDPR, consent must be obtained before storing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device.
When you first visit this website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Configure your cookie preferences.
Consent requires a clear affirmative action, such as clicking the relevant button. Continuing to browse the website without making a selection does not constitute consent.
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by:
- Revisiting the cookie preferences panel on the website; or
- Deleting cookies through your browser settings.
5. TYPES OF COOKIES USED
The cookies listed below reflect the categories of cookies currently used on this website and may be updated if new services are introduced.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Purpose | These cookies are essential for the proper operation, security, accessibility, and basic functionality of the website. |
|---|---|
| Legal Basis | These cookies are strictly necessary for providing the service requested by the user and do not require prior consent under Article 22 LSSI-CE. |
| Examples | MailerLite form cookies, security cookies, session cookies. |
Preference (Functionality) Cookies
| Purpose | These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your browsing experience. |
|---|---|
| Legal Basis | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). |
Analytics (Performance) Cookies
| Purpose | These cookies help analyse how visitors use the website to improve its performance and usability. |
|---|---|
| Legal Basis | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). |
| Examples | Where Google Analytics or similar services are used, cookies such as _ga and related analytics cookies may be installed only after you have provided your explicit consent. |
Marketing Cookies
| Purpose | These cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns or to provide relevant content where applicable. |
|---|---|
| Legal Basis | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). |
| Note | At present, this website does not intentionally use advertising cookies unless expressly indicated through the cookie banner. |
6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers whose services are integrated into this website.
These providers may include, where applicable:
- MailerLite – for newsletter and form management.
- Google Analytics – for website analytics (subject to consent).
- Cloudflare – for security and performance optimization.
- Embedded content providers – such as YouTube or social media platforms (subject to consent).
These third parties are responsible for the cookies they place and for processing any personal data collected through those cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. HOW TO MANAGE YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
You may manage your cookie preferences in several ways.
Through the Cookie Banner
You can accept, reject, or configure non-essential cookies directly through the interactive cookie banner displayed on the website.
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive notifications before cookies are stored. For detailed instructions, please consult your browser's official documentation:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the overall functionality of this website.
8. RENEWAL OF CONSENT
In accordance with Spanish AEPD guidance, Cathy Rocks will periodically request that you renew your cookie preferences, generally within a reasonable timeframe (commonly every 24 months), or sooner if required by law or if significant changes are made to the use of cookies on this site.
9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
Cathy Rocks reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or the services used on this website. The most recent version will always be available on this page.
10. CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please contact Cathy Rocks via:
- Email: author@cathyrocks.com
- Postal Address: Plaza Villa Castelldefels 4, Edificio Picasso, Oficina AIU, 29006 Málaga, Spain
- Website: https://cathyrocks.com
