Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 1st August 2025

1. Introduction

Platinum Legal Spain (“PLS”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (www.platinumlegalspain.com) to improve user experience, analyse traffic, and support our services, including client portal functionality and marketing activities.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for controlling them in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted by you).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise our cookies as follows:

  • Necessary Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., secure login to client portal, cookie consent preferences).
  • Functional Cookies: Enhance usability by remembering user preferences (e.g., language selection).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot).
  • Performance Cookies: Measure load times and performance metrics to optimise user experience.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Pixel).

4. Specific Cookies in Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies currently used on our website, categorised by purpose. This list is updated periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies.

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They ensure basic functionalities and security features of the site.

CookieDurationDescription
__cf_bm1 hourSet by Cloudflare to support Bot Management and protect the site from malicious traffic.
_cfuvidSessionUsed by Calendly to track users across sessions for consistent experience.
__hssrcSessionSet by HubSpot to determine if the user has restarted the browser (new session indicator).
__hssc1 hourSet by HubSpot to keep track of sessions and determine session increments.
_GRECAPTCHA6 monthsSet by Google Recaptcha to protect the site against spam and bot attacks.
rc::aPersistentGoogle Recaptcha cookie used to distinguish between humans and bots.
rc::bSessionGoogle Recaptcha cookie used to distinguish between humans and bots.
rc::cSessionGoogle Recaptcha cookie used to distinguish between humans and bots.
rc::fPersistentGoogle Recaptcha cookie used to distinguish between humans and bots.
wpEmojiSettingsSupportsSessionWordPress sets this cookie to determine if the browser can display emojis correctly.
PHPSESSIDSessionNative PHP cookie used to maintain user session state across page requests.
cookieyes-consent1 yearSet by CookieYes to remember user consent preferences for subsequent visits.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering preferences or integrating third-party tools.

CookieDurationDescription
trx_addons_is_retina1 yearSet by ThemeREX to detect if the user has a retina display.
messagesUtk6 monthsSet by HubSpot to recognise visitors who engage with the chat tool.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand visitor behaviour, measure site performance, and improve user experience.

CookieDurationDescription
_ga_*1 year 1 month 4 daysSet by Google Analytics to store and count page views.
_ga1 year 1 month 4 daysSet by Google Analytics to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data anonymously.
__hstc6 monthsMain HubSpot cookie used for tracking visitors; contains timestamps and session numbers.
hubspotutk6 monthsSet by HubSpot to track visitors; used during form submissions to deduplicate contacts.

Performance Cookies

These cookies track performance metrics such as load times and response rates to help us optimise our website.

No performance cookies currently in use.

Advertisement Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalised ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

No advertisement cookies currently in use.

5. How We Use Cookies

Cookies allow us to:

  • Provide secure access to our client portal and services.
  • Remember your preferences (language, location, etc.).
  • Analyse site traffic and improve website performance.
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
  • Deliver relevant advertising across Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other networks.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies; however, please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and client portal.

Upon your first visit to our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences. You can also revisit your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services, including analytics and advertising providers. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for third-party cookie practices.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date modified accordingly.

9. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Platinum Legal Spain
C/ Alcalde Clemente García, 19, 5, 30169 San Ginés, Murcia, Spain
C/ Pablo Picasso 1, 2º, 1 – Edificio Orihuela, 03189 Orihuela Costa, Spain
Email: info@platinumlegalspain.com