Cookies Policy

Last updated: April 2026

I. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on the User's device when visiting a website. Their purpose is to allow the server to remember certain information that facilitates navigation and personalizes the User's experience on subsequent visits.

Cookies do not harm the device, cannot access the hard drive, or extract personal information from the User. The only way for private information to be part of a cookie is if the User has provided it to the server.

Cookies that allow a person to be identified are considered personal data and are subject to this website's Privacy Policy. Their use will require the User's prior, express, and revocable consent.

II. Types of cookies used by this website

First-party cookies

These are sent and managed exclusively by Carolina Méndez Nails for the proper functioning of the website. They are used to recognize the User as a returning visitor and improve their browsing experience.

Third-party cookies

These are managed by external entities that provide services requested by Carolina Méndez Nails. Their main objective is to obtain access statistics and analyze browsing behavior to improve the website.

Session cookies

These are temporarily installed during the browsing session and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.

Persistent cookies

These remain on the User's device for a specified period, which varies depending on each cookie. They can be disabled from the browser settings.

III. Table of cookies used

The following details all cookies that this website may install on the User's device:

Cookie Owner Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguish unique users and record sessions Analytics (third-party) 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguish users on the same day Analytics (third-party) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Limit the request rate to the server Analytics (third-party) 1 minute

Important note: Google Analytics transfers data to Google LLC (USA). This transfer is carried out under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, recognized as adequate by the European Commission. You can consult Google's privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

IV. Social media cookies

If the website includes social media buttons or plugins, these platforms may install their own cookies on the User's device. Carolina Méndez Nails does not control these cookies. For more information, please consult the policies of each social network:

V. Consent

In accordance with Law 34/2002, on Information Society Services (LSSI-CE), and with the GDPR, non-essential cookies will only be installed on the User's device if the User gives their consent in a manner that is:

  • Prior: before any non-essential cookie is installed.
  • Informed: after receiving clear information about which cookies are used and for what purpose.
  • Affirmative: through a positive and deliberate action by the User (merely continuing to browse is not considered consent).
  • Revocable: the User can withdraw their consent at any time from the website's cookie settings panel or from their browser.

Cookies strictly necessary for the technical operation of the website do not require consent, in accordance with Article 22.2 of the LSSI-CE.

VI. How to disable or delete cookies

The User can configure their browser to block, reject, or delete cookies installed on their device. Below are help links for the most common browsers:

If the use of cookies is rejected, either totally or partially, the User may continue to browse the website, although some functionalities may be limited.

VII. Update of this policy

Carolina Méndez Nails may modify this Cookie Policy based on legislative or technical changes or changes in the services used. The User is advised to review it periodically. The date of the last update is stated at the beginning of the document.