Cookie Policy of KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L

1. Introduction and regulatory framework

This document is intended to inform users of the website kessleroffshoregroup.com (hereinafter, “the Website”), owned by KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L, about the use of cookies and similar technologies during browsing, in compliance with the following regulatory provisions:

Article 22.2 of Spanish Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), which regulates the use of data storage and retrieval devices on the terminal equipment of recipients of information society services.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), regarding the processing of personal data that may arise from the use of cookies.
Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), which develops and complements the GDPR in the Spanish legal system.
Spanish Law 11/2022 of 28 June, General Telecommunications Law, which transposes into Spanish law the European Electronic Communications Code (EU Directive 2018/1972) and strengthens the framework for protecting the rights of end-users of electronic communications services, including prior information and consent obligations regarding cookies and tracking technologies.
Guide on the use of cookies of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), in its updated version of July 2023, which establishes the guidelines and obligations for proper cookie consent management, including the layered information system.

The information is provided through a layered information system, in accordance with AEPD guidelines: a first layer or first level, visible through the cookie banner that appears when accessing the Website for the first time, which contains the essential information in summary form and the options to accept all, reject all or configure cookies on a granular basis; and a second layer or second level, constituted by this Cookie Policy, which fully, comprehensively and in detail develops all legally required information, allowing the user to make a fully informed decision and give valid consent regarding the installation of cookies on their device.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that websites install on the equipment (computer, tablet, mobile phone, or any other device with browsing capability) of the user who visits them. Cookies allow, among other things, the website to remember information about the user’s visit, such as their preferred language, selected configuration options, or the content viewed, which can facilitate their next visit and make the site more useful by personalising its content.

The information collected through cookies does not reveal sensitive data such as the user’s name, email address, or payment details; however, certain cookies may be associated with unique identifiers that, combined with other data, could allow the creation of browsing profiles. That is why data protection regulations require the user to give their informed consent before non-strictly necessary cookies are installed on their device.

In accordance with the definition contained in Article 4(11) of the GDPR, the data subject’s consent must be expressed through a statement or a clear affirmative action that reflects a freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of will. In the field of cookies, such consent must be obtained before the installation of any cookie that is not strictly necessary for the provision of the service requested by the user.

3. Types of cookies used on this Website

On kessleroffshoregroup.com we use our own and third-party cookies, classified according to their purpose into the categories detailed below. It is important to note that this Website is oriented towards the provision of professional services and does not constitute an e-commerce platform; therefore, no cookies related to shopping carts, payment processes, order management, or online store functionalities are used.

3.1. According to the entity that manages them

First-party cookies: These are cookies sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the Website publisher —KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L— and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
Third-party cookies: These are cookies sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the Website publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies. This Website uses third-party cookies, including those from Google Analytics 4 (via Google Site Kit) and Google Ads. Likewise, the Website employs specialized search engine optimization (SEO) plugins that, although they operate mainly in the WordPress administration panel and do not directly install cookies in the user’s browser, manage metadata and other technical information necessary for the correct interpretation of content by search engines.

3.2. According to the retention period

Session cookies: These are cookies designed to collect and store data while the user accesses the Website. They are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. They are usually used to store information that is only relevant during the provision of the service requested by the user in a single session.
Persistent cookies: These are cookies in which data remains stored on the user’s terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie controller, which may range from a few minutes to several years.

3.3. According to their purpose

Technical or necessary cookies: These are cookies that allow the user to browse through the Website and use the different options or services available therein, including those used by the publisher to enable the management and operation of the Website and to enable its functions and services. These cookies do not require the user’s consent under Article 22.2 of the LSSI-CE.
Preference or personalisation cookies: These are cookies that allow the Website to remember information so that the user accesses the service with certain characteristics that may differentiate their experience from that of other users, such as language, regional settings, or browser type.
Analysis or measurement cookies: These are cookies that allow the controller to track and analyse the behaviour of the Website’s users, including the quantification of the impact of advertisements. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure the activity of the Website in order to introduce improvements based on the analysis of the usage data of the service’s users.
Behavioural advertising cookies: These are cookies that store information on user behaviour obtained through the continuous observation of their browsing habits, which allows the development of a specific profile to display personalised advertising based on it.

4. Detailed list of cookies

Below is a comprehensive table of all cookies that may be installed in the user’s browser during their visit to kessleroffshoregroup.com, including their name, type, duration, purpose, and ownership:

Name	Type / Category	Duration	Purpose	Ownership
wordpress_logged_in_*	Technical (Necessary)	Session	Session cookie used by WordPress to identify the user who has logged into the administration panel or restricted areas of the site. It is essential to keep the session active and allow access to protected functionalities. It does not store personal data of the visitor.	First-party (WordPress)
wp-settings-{user_id}	Preferences	1 year	Personalisation cookie used by WordPress to retain the configuration preferences of the administration panel and the site’s user interface for the user identified with the ID {user_id}. It allows remembering settings such as the desktop colour scheme, interface language, or module layout.	First-party (WordPress)
wp-settings-time-{user_id}	Preferences	1 year	Complementary cookie to wp-settings-{user_id} that stores the timestamp of the last modification of user preferences, allowing WordPress to manage the expiry and updating of such settings.	First-party (WordPress)
wordpress_test_cookie	Technical (Necessary)	Session	Diagnostic cookie used by WordPress to check whether the visitor’s browser has cookie acceptance enabled. It is set when accessing the login page and is automatically deleted at the end of the session. It does not contain personal information.	First-party (WordPress)
wp_lang	Preferences	1 year	Cookie that stores the language preference selected by the user or automatically determined by WordPress based on the browser’s regional settings. It facilitates the display of content in the appropriate language on subsequent visits.	First-party (WordPress)
_ga	Analytics	2 years	Analytics cookie from Google Analytics 4 (GA4) installed via the Google Site Kit plugin. It is used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated unique client identifier. It enables KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L to analyse Website traffic, measure visits, sessions, and user interactions with the published content. The information collected is anonymous and is used exclusively for statistical purposes.	Third-party (Google Analytics 4)
_ga_*	Analytics	2 years	Google Analytics 4 cookie that complements _ga and is used to maintain and manage the user’s session state, as well as to store information about traffic campaigns and the visitor’s source of origin. The asterisk (*) represents the GA4 property ID associated with kessleroffshoregroup.com. Data is transmitted to Google and processed in an aggregated and anonymised manner.	Third-party (Google Analytics 4)
_gid	Analytics	24 hours	Google Analytics cookie used to identify and distinguish users within a 24-hour window. Together with _ga, it enables KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L to obtain information about how visitors interact with the Website, which pages they view, the average time spent, and the bounce rate, contributing to the continuous improvement of content and usability.	Third-party (Google Analytics 4)
_gcl_au	Analytics / Marketing	3 months	Google Ads cookie used to measure and store conversions generated through Google advertising campaigns. It provides information about user interaction with ads and allows KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L to evaluate the effectiveness of its digital marketing strategies, provided that the corresponding consent has been given.	Third-party (Google Ads)
_gat_gtag_UA-*	Analytics	1 minute	Google Analytics cookie used to limit the percentage of requests and control the request rate to the Google server. It is installed to manage traffic on sites with a high volume of visits and to avoid overloading the analytics service. Its maximum duration is one minute.	Third-party (Google Analytics 4)
IDE	Marketing / Advertising	13 months	DoubleClick (Google) cookie used to record and report the user’s actions on the Website after having viewed or clicked on an ad, for the purpose of measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and displaying personalised ads based on the user’s interests. It is only installed if the user gives their explicit consent for marketing cookies.	Third-party (Google / DoubleClick)
test_cookie	Marketing / Advertising	15 minutes	DoubleClick (Google) verification cookie used to check whether the visitor’s browser supports the installation of third-party cookies. It does not collect personal or browsing data; its sole function is technical: to confirm that the browser accepts the cookie to enable subsequent advertising functionalities.	Third-party (Google / DoubleClick)
__Secure-*	Technical (Necessary)	Session / Variable	WordPress security cookies that use the __Secure- prefix to ensure they are only transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections. They protect the user session and reinforce the overall security of the Website against man-in-the-middle attacks and impersonation. They are strictly necessary and do not require consent.	First-party (WordPress)
cookie_consent_*	Technical (Necessary)	13 months	First-party technical cookie that stores the user’s cookie consent preferences, recording which categories of cookies have been accepted or rejected through the CMP tool (Consent Management Platform). Its sole purpose is to remember the user’s choice and prevent the configuration banner from reappearing during the established validity period.	First-party (CMP)

This table is updated periodically to reflect as accurately as possible the cookies that are actually used on the Website. However, given that WordPress and its associated plugins —including Google Site Kit and the SEO plugins used— may introduce changes to their respective cookie configurations, we recommend users consult this policy regularly.

5. Consent management

In compliance with the GDPR and the LOPDGDD, KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L has implemented a CMP tool (Consent Management Platform) that allows the user, upon their first visit to the Website, to select in a granular manner the categories of cookies they wish to accept or reject. The CMP tool displays an informative banner with three clearly differentiated options: “Accept All”, “Reject All”, and “Configure”. Through the “Configure” option, the user can access a detailed panel showing the different cookie categories (necessary, preferences, analytics, and marketing) along with toggle switches that allow each category to be activated or deactivated individually and independently.

Technical or necessary cookies cannot be disabled, as they are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and for the provision of the services requested by the user. The remaining categories —preferences, analytics, and marketing— require the express and informed consent of the user, which is obtained through a clear affirmative action before the installation of the corresponding cookies.

The consent given will be stored in the user’s browser for a maximum period of thirteen (13) months, after which the user will again be asked to update their preferences. At any time, the user may modify or withdraw their consent by accessing the cookie configuration panel available in the footer of the Website or via the permanent link provided for this purpose.

6. Disabling cookies via the browser

The user can, at any time, manage the use of cookies, as well as prevent their installation or delete them, through their browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and limit access to some of its features. Below are the instructions for the most commonly used browsers:

Google Chrome

Open the settings menu (three vertical dots in the upper right corner).
Select Settings.
In the left sidebar, click on Privacy and security.
Go to Cookies and other site data.
From this section you can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, delete existing cookies, or set exceptions for specific sites.
For more advanced management, you can use the See all site data and permissions option.

Mozilla Firefox

Open the settings menu (three horizontal lines in the upper right corner) and select Options (Windows) or Preferences (Mac).
In the left sidebar, click on Privacy & Security.
In the Cookies and Site Data section you can choose between different levels of protection: standard, strict, or custom.
You can block all third-party cookies, delete cookies when Firefox is closed, or manage exceptions for specific websites via the Manage Exceptions button.
You can also manually clear cookies and site data via the Clear Data button.

Safari (macOS / iOS)

In the top Safari menu, select Safari > Preferences (macOS) or Settings > Safari (iOS).
Go to the Privacy tab.
Check the Block all cross-site tracking box for enhanced protection.
Use the Manage Website Data option to view and delete cookies stored by each site individually.
On iOS, under Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data, you can delete stored browsing data.

Microsoft Edge

Open the settings menu (three horizontal dots in the upper right corner) and select Settings.
In the sidebar, click on Cookies and site permissions.
Go to Manage and delete cookies and site data.
From this panel you can enable or disable third-party cookie blocking, delete specific cookies, or clear all stored cookies.
You can also configure lists of sites for which you want to allow or permanently block cookies.

For browsers other than those mentioned, we recommend consulting the help section of the corresponding browser or visiting the manufacturer’s official documentation. Users may also use private browsing tools or incognito modes that limit cookie storage during the browsing session.

7. International data transfers

The third-party cookies used on this Website, particularly those from Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads, involve the transfer of data to servers located in the United States. Google LLC is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), a certification that guarantees an adequate level of protection in accordance with Article 45 of the GDPR. For more information about Google’s data processing, the user can consult Google’s privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

8. Updates and changes to the Cookie Policy

KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time to adapt it to any legislative, doctrinal, or technological developments, as well as to changes in the configuration of the Website or in the third-party services used. Users are advised to review this policy periodically. The date of the last update will appear at the bottom of this document. Any substantial modification will be communicated to users via a prominent notice on the Website or, where legally required, through a request for new consent.

9. Contact details

For any query, doubt, or exercise of rights in relation to the use of cookies, the user may contact the data controller:

Data controller: KESSLER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING S.L
Email address: contact@kessleroffshoregroup.com
URL of this policy: /cookie-policy