Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 11, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser when you visit them. They serve to remember information about your visit (such as your preferred language or active session), which helps improve your browsing experience.
Cookies do not access personal information on your device and cannot execute programs.
Who Uses the Cookies?
The cookies on this website are used by:
- BINGU Online (first-party cookies) — for site functionality and your preferences.
- Google Analytics (third-party cookies) — to collect anonymous usage statistics.
The data controller is Sergio Beltran. Contact: bingu@protonmail.com.
Legal Basis
In accordance with European regulations (ePrivacy Directive) and Spanish law (LSSI-CE):
- Technical and session cookies: do not require consent, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the site.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): are based on the legitimate interest of the Owner to improve the service, using anonymized IP and without cross-referencing data with other services.
Technical Cookies (First-Party)
These are necessary for the site to function properly. Without them you would not be able to log in or browse normally.
- PHPSESSID — Maintains your active session (login, configuration). Deleted when you close the browser.
Preference Cookies (First-Party)
These remember your choices so you don't have to set them every time you visit the site.
- lang — Stores your preferred language (es, en, fr, pt, it, de, ja, hi). Duration: 1 year.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
These allow us to understand how the site is used to improve the experience. The data is anonymous and aggregated.
- _ga — Distinguishes unique users. Duration: 2 years.
- _ga_* — Maintains the Analytics session state. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid — Distinguishes users during a session. Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat — Limits request frequency to Google. Duration: 1 minute.
The IP address is anonymized before being processed by Google. This data is not cross-referenced with other sources to personally identify you.
Cookie Summary
| Cookie | Type | Owner | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Technical | BINGU | User session | Session |
| lang | Preference | BINGU | Preferred language | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | User identifier | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | Session identifier | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Analytics | Request throttling | 1 minute |
How to Manage Cookies
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling technical cookies may affect the functioning of the site (such as login).
Disable Google Analytics
If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visit, you can install the official opt-out add-on for your browser:
Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your activity.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the cookies used or applicable legislation. Any changes will be published on this page with the revised update date.
More Information
For more details about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about the cookies we use, you can contact us at:
Email: bingu@protonmail.com
