Legal & Compliance
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how iPropertiesHQ uses cookies, local storage, and related tracking technologies on ipropertieshq.com. We are committed to complete transparency regarding the data we collect, why we collect it, and how you maintain full control over your privacy settings in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC), GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679), and Spain's Information Society Services Act (LSSI-CE, Ley 34/2002).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, store your preferences (such as selected language, currency, or favorite properties), ensure secure navigation, and gather anonymized statistical insights to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies may be session cookies (which expire automatically when you close your web browser) or persistent cookies (which remain stored on your device until a defined expiry date or until you manually delete them).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into four distinct functional tiers. Strictly necessary cookies are deployed automatically to operate the platform; all other categories require your informed, voluntary consent.
| Category | Purpose & Examples | Typical Lifespan | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly NecessaryTechnical & Security | Essential for site navigation, CSRF security tokens (csrf_cookie_name), server load balancing, and session management (ci_session). | Session / 2 hours | Exempt from consent (Art. 22.2 LSSI-CE) |
| Preferences & FunctionalityUser Experience | Remembers your locale language selection (app_locale), cookie consent records (cookie_consent), and saved property favorites. | 6 months to 1 year | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Analytics & PerformanceStatistical Insights | Measures page response times, popular location guides, and aggregated visitor flows with IP anonymization enabled (_ga, _ga_*). | Up to 2 years | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
| Marketing & MediaExternal Embeds | Third-party cookies set by embedded property video players (Vimeo, YouTube) or interactive map services (Google Maps) to track media playback preferences. | Session to 1 year | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
3. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are generated directly by iPropertiesHQ to deliver platform functionality and preserve your user session.
Third-party cookies are set by trusted external service providers whose tools are integrated into our pages:
- ▸Google Analytics 4: Used to understand general traffic patterns with IP masking. Google processes data in accordance with EU standard contractual clauses.
- ▸Google Maps: Enables interactive enclave maps on location guides. Cookies may store map configuration and location preferences.
- ▸Cloudflare CDN: Provides DDoS protection, global content delivery optimization, and malicious bot mitigation (
__cf_bm).
4. How to Control & Revoke Cookie Consent
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time. You can adjust or withdraw your preferences using our cookie banner settings or directly via your web browser:
Managing Cookies in Your Web Browser
Most web browsers allow you to view stored cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear all cookie history. Visit your browser's official support documentation for step-by-step instructions:
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain functional areas of the website (such as contact forms, language switching, or property search filters) from operating correctly.
5. International Data Transfers
Some third-party providers (such as Google or Cloudflare) maintain server infrastructure outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in the United States. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure that adequate safeguards are implemented in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR (including EU Standard Contractual Clauses and adequacy decisions).
6. Policy Updates & Amendments
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technical changes in the cookies we use, new website features, or evolving guidance from the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) and European regulators. Any modifications become effective upon publication on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact the Data Controller
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our data controller desk:
Company name: iPropertiesHQ
Registered address: Av. Ricardo Soriano 72, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Email:info@ipropertieshq.com
Phone:+34 614 395 451