Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 6, 2026 | Last Updated: March 6, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies — such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage — work in comparable ways and are also covered by this policy. We refer to all of these collectively as “cookies.”
2. Who Sets Cookies on piquiyo.com?
Cookies on this site are set either by us directly (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use (third-party cookies). We describe both below.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like page navigation and form submission would not work. They do not require your consent under GDPR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintains your session as you browse | Session |
| CSRF token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most visited, where users drop off, and how they found us. All data is aggregated and used to improve our site.
Google Analytics (Google LLC) Google Analytics places cookies to collect anonymous usage data. We have enabled IP anonymisation, meaning your full IP address is never stored. Google may transfer data to the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes users (session-level) | 24 hours |
_gat |
Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Further information: google.com/policies/privacy
Hotjar (Hotjar Ltd) Hotjar collects data on how users navigate and interact with our pages, including heatmaps and scroll depth. It does not capture keystrokes or personal information entered into forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_hjSessionUser_* |
Identifies returning users | 1 year |
_hjSession_* |
Holds current session data | 30 minutes |
_hjFirstSeen |
Identifies first-time visitors | Session |
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress |
Detects first pageview of a session | 30 minutes |
Further information: hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy
3.3 Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to help us (and our partners) show relevant content and measure campaign performance. They require your explicit consent under GDPR.
LinkedIn Insight Tag (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company) The LinkedIn Insight Tag enables campaign reporting, retargeting, and demographic insights about visitors who interact with our LinkedIn ads. It may set a cookie on your browser and collect data such as URL, referrer, IP address (truncated), device and browser properties, and timestamp.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
li_fat_id |
Member indirect identifier for ad tracking | 30 days |
UserMatchHistory |
LinkedIn ad conversion and retargeting | 30 days |
bcookie |
Browser identifier | 2 years |
lidc |
Facilitates data centre selection | 24 hours |
Further information: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy Opt out: linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls
HubSpot (HubSpot, Inc.) We use HubSpot for CRM, contact forms, and marketing automation. HubSpot cookies track visitor behaviour to help us understand which content leads to enquiries and to personalise follow-up communications.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
hubspotutk |
Tracks visitor identity across sessions for contact deduplication | 13 months |
__hstc |
Tracks time, pages, and sessions | 13 months |
__hssc |
Tracks session activity | 30 minutes |
__hssrc |
Detects new sessions/browsers | Session |
messagesUtk |
Identifies returning chat visitors | 13 months |
Further information: legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
4. Your Cookie Choices
Under GDPR, you have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Here is how you can manage your preferences:
Cookie banner — When you first visit piquiyo.com, a consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your selection at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly. Find guidance for your browser:
Opt-out tools — You can also opt out directly via industry tools:
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls
- Hotjar: hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out
- HubSpot: Unsubscribe link in any marketing email we send
5. Consent and Legal Basis
For cookies that are not strictly essential, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
We do not use marketing or analytics cookies until consent has been given.
6. Data Transfers
Some of our cookie providers (notably Google and HubSpot) are based in the United States. Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place — such as Standard Contractual Clauses — to protect your data in line with GDPR requirements.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our tools or legal obligations change. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@piquiyo.com Website: https://piquiyo.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) at aepd.es if you believe your data rights have been infringed.