At Hot Topicly, accessible from www.hottopicly.com, we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that our website works properly, to improve your browsing experience, and to analyze how our services are used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Spanish Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve website performance, and provide insights into how visitors interact with our content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on Hot Topicly:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Required for the website to function properly.
- Examples: session cookies, security cookies, login-related cookies.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors use our site.
- We may use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistical data (e.g., page visits, traffic sources).
- Functionality Cookies
- Remember your choices (e.g., language, region, preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Advertising and Marketing Cookies
- May be used to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- We do not engage in intrusive tracking, but certain third-party services may place cookies when integrated.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may come from trusted third-party providers we integrate with, such as:
- Google Analytics – for traffic analysis.
- Social Media Plugins – when you share our content via platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
- Email/Newsletter Services – if you subscribe to our mailing list.
These third parties may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Cookies
Cookies on Hot Topicly are used to:
- Ensure the website runs smoothly.
- Improve speed, usability, and security.
- Analyze traffic and visitor behavior.
- Provide tailored content and remember user preferences.
- Enable interaction with social media and embedded content.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings – most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions.
- Cookie Consent Banner – when you first visit our website, you will see a banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.
- Opt-Out Tools – you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via Google’s opt-out add-on.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under GDPR and Spanish law, we rely on:
- Consent – for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing).
- Legitimate Interest – for cookies that are strictly necessary for website operation.
You may withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings on our site.
7. Data Retention
The duration of cookies varies:
- Session Cookies – expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until deleted or until they expire automatically.
We keep cookie-related data no longer than necessary for the purposes described above.
8. Your Rights
As a user located in Spain or the EU, you have the right to:
- Access information about the cookies we use.
- Withdraw or change your cookie consent.
- Request deletion of cookie-related data when applicable.
For more information on your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
📞 Phone: +34 737 975 485
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Address: Av. Cervantes, 53, 29604 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be published on this page with a revised Effective Date.