Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 10, 2025
Last Updated: July 10, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Peter Kiss, operating as 8digits, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.8digits.es (and any related subdomains). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more details on how we process your personal data.
We are committed to processing your personal data, including data collected via cookies, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Spain’s Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD).
1. Identity of the Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data, including data collected via cookies through this website, is:
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Name: Peter Kiss
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Trade Name: 8digits
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Legal Status: Autónomo (Self-employed)
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NIF/Tax ID: ESZ0486396C
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Registered Address: Calle Playa de la ballena 8, Rota, Cádiz, 11520, Spain
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Email: privacy@8digits.es
2. 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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies can “remember” your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies, such as:
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Web Beacons (or Pixel Tags): Small graphic images on a web page or in an email that allow us to monitor the user’s activity.
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Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device by your web browser, similar to cookies but with larger capacity.
3. How 8digits Uses Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
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To ensure our website functions correctly.
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To understand how you use our website and improve your user experience.
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To remember your preferences (e.g., language choices).
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To analyze website traffic and performance.
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To deliver relevant advertising and marketing messages (where consent is given).
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies can be categorized in several ways:
a. By Duration:
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Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your web browser. They are often used for essential site functions, like remembering items in a shopping cart.
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Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (which can vary from minutes to years) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions over multiple visits.
b. By Origin:
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First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting (i.e., www.8digits.es).
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Third-Party Cookies: These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. This typically happens when the website incorporates elements from other sites, such as images, social media plugins, or advertising.
c. By Purpose (and Legal Basis):
| Category of Cookie | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionalities such as page navigation, accessing secure areas of the website, remembering your cookie consent preferences, or security functions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. | Legitimate Interest: Necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website. These cookies do not require your explicit consent as they are indispensable for providing the service you requested (i.e., browsing the website). |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how much time is spent on a page, or if users encounter error messages. This helps us to improve the way our website works and optimize user experience. | Consent: We will only place these cookies if you have explicitly given your consent. |
| Functionality Cookies | These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video. | Consent: We will only place these cookies if you have explicitly given your consent. |
| Marketing & Targeting Cookies | These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission and remember that you have visited a website. | Consent: We will only place these cookies if you have explicitly given your consent. |
5. Specific Cookies Used by 8digits
Types of Cookies we use
Manage cookie preferences
Click here to change your Cookie Settings
While the specific cookies used can change, here are examples of the types of cookies you might encounter on our website:
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Strictly Necessary:
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cookie_consent: Records your consent preferences regarding cookies. (First-party, Persistent)
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PHPSESSID (or similar): A generic session ID provided by our web server, essential for basic website functionality. (First-party, Session)
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Performance & Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics):
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_ga: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. (Third-party, Persistent)
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_gid: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. (Third-party, Persistent)
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_gat: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. (Third-party, Session)
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Marketing & Targeting (if applicable, e.g., for 8digits’ own marketing campaigns):
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_fbp: Facebook Pixel cookie used to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. (Third-party, Persistent)
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_gcl_au: Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites. (Third-party, Persistent)
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Please note that the exact names and duration of cookies may vary and are subject to change by third-party providers. For the most up-to-date and detailed list of cookies active on our site, please use our cookie consent tool or check your browser’s cookie settings.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
In compliance with GDPR and LOPDGDD, we require your explicit consent for the use of non-essential cookies (Performance, Functionality, Marketing cookies).
You have full control over your cookie preferences and can manage them in the following ways:
a. Through Our Cookie Consent Banner/Tool:
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:
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Accept All: Consent to all types of cookies.
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Decline All (Non-Essential): Only allow strictly necessary cookies.
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Customize Your Preferences: Select which categories of non-essential cookies you wish to accept or reject.
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking on the [Revisit Consent Button] “Cookie Settings” link, typically found in the footer of our website.
b. Through Your Web Browser Settings:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
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Block all cookies.
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Block third-party cookies only.
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Receive an alert when a cookie is being set.
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Delete cookies already stored on your device.
Please note that blocking all cookies (especially strictly necessary ones) may prevent our website from functioning correctly and may impact your user experience.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
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Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
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Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
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Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-4197-93a3-dc2d-cae3b4952bd0
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Safari (for Mac): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
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Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
c. Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising:
You can opt out of targeted advertising from many third-party advertising networks through industry-standard opt-out pages:
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Your Online Choices (Europe): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
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Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) (USA): https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
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Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) (USA): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/