This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on darkpsychology.eu, why, and how you can manage them. It complements our Privacy Policy.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website sends to your browser and stores on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone). Cookies allow the site to remember information about your visit — preferences, language, browsing data — to improve the user experience and, in some cases, to perform statistics or personalisation.
2. Legal basis
The use of cookies on this site is governed by:
- Article 22.2 of Spanish Law 34/2002 (LSSI-CE), which requires informed consent for non-strictly-necessary cookies.
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), when the cookie processes personal data.
- Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) Guide on the use of cookies, current edition.
For any cookie that is not strictly technical or necessary, we request your express, prior, and granular consent, which you can grant or refuse via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit.
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies (technical)
These cookies are essential for the site to work and do not require consent. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* | Active session for authenticated users (administration only) | Session |
wordpress_test_cookie | Verifies that your browser accepts cookies | Session |
wp-settings-* | WordPress administration preferences | 1 year |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Functional cookies
These improve the experience and remember preferences. They require consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
comment_author_* | Remembers your name and email if you leave a comment | 1 year |
language_preference | Remembers your selected language | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics cookies
We currently do not use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Matomo, or similar. If we incorporate them in the future, we will update this policy and request your prior consent.
3.4 Advertising cookies
This site does not currently display advertising and does not use advertising cookies (Google AdSense, advertising networks, behavioural retargeting). If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and explicit consent will be requested before activation.
3.5 Social-media cookies
If you interact with social-media buttons (sharing on X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), those platforms may install their own cookies on your browser. We have no control over these cookies — please consult the privacy policies of each platform.
4. How to manage your cookies
4.1 From the cookie banner
When you visit the site for the first time, a banner allows you to:
- Accept all non-essential cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Configure your preferences granularly
You can change your decision at any time by clicking the “Cookie preferences” link in the site footer.
4.2 From your browser
You can block, delete, or limit cookies from your browser settings. Steps vary by browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that completely blocking cookies may affect the proper functioning of the site.
4.3 Disable specific third-party cookies
- Cookies on Google services: https://adssettings.google.com
- General opt-out: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
5. International cookie transfers
Some cookies (especially those from third-party providers, if active) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area. This is detailed in our Privacy Policy, section 5.
6. Updates to this policy
This Cookie Policy may be modified to reflect changes in our cookie use, in legislation, or in best practice. The publication date of the current version is shown at the foot of the page. We recommend that you review it periodically.
Last updated: 27 April, 2026