Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how XKEMA uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our website and services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. Who is responsible for the use of cookies?
This website and platform are operated by XKEMA (“XKEMA”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us at:
- E-mail: info@xkema.com
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that are stored on or accessed from your device (computer, smartphone, tablet or other device) when you visit a website or use an online service.
Cookies and similar technologies are commonly used to ensure websites function correctly, improve security, remember preferences, analyse traffic and usage patterns, and enhance user experience.
In this policy, the term “cookies” also includes similar technologies such as:
- Local storage
- Session storage
- Pixels and tags
- Security tokens
3. Why do we use cookies?
XKEMA uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the secure and correct technical functioning of the platform.
- To manage authentication, sessions and access to user accounts.
- To remember user preferences and cookie choices.
- To improve performance, stability and usability of the platform.
- To analyse aggregate traffic and usage metrics.
- To protect forms and services against spam, abuse and malicious traffic.
4. Types of cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Essential for authentication, security, session management, CSRF protection, language preferences, load balancing and core functionality. | Legitimate interest / service provision |
| Preference cookies | Remember configuration and usability preferences. | Consent |
| Analytics cookies | Analyse traffic and aggregate usage statistics to improve the platform and user experience. | Consent |
| Marketing cookies | At the date of the latest update of this policy, XKEMA does not use advertising or behavioural marketing cookies. | Not currently used |
5. First-party cookies used on this website
This website uses its own analytics. It does not load Google Analytics or any other third-party analytics or advertising script. No IP address is stored with the analytics records.
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
sessionid, csrftoken |
Django session and CSRF protection. Only set for the internal team when signing in to the private dashboard, and for form submissions. | Session / 1 year (CSRF) |
django_language |
Remembers the language you chose (English or Spanish). | 1 year |
xk_v |
Random identifier with no personal data, used only to group the pages of a single visit so that visits can be counted without counting every page as a new visitor. Not shared with anyone and not used across other sites. | 30 minutes of inactivity |
xk_analytics |
Stores your choice in the cookie banner, so it is not asked again. | 180 days |
6. Third-party services
This website does not load analytics, advertising, CAPTCHA or any other third-party script, font or resource. All measurement is first-party and no IP address is stored with it. The only storage used is listed below and in the table above.
| Service | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Local storage | Storage of cookie consent preferences and technical settings. | XKEMA |
Some of these providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we endeavour to ensure that adequate safeguards are implemented in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Legal basis for the use of cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies: used because they are necessary to provide the requested service, ensure platform security, maintain authentication and guarantee the technical operation of the website.
- Analytics and optional cookies: only used after obtaining your prior, explicit and informed consent through our cookie banner or settings panel.
7. Cookie duration
Cookies may be session cookies (deleted automatically when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a limited period of time).
Consent preferences stored by XKEMA are retained for up to 180 days unless withdrawn earlier.
8. How can you manage or withdraw consent?
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Using the “Cookie settings” option available on the website footer.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Deleting local storage and cookies directly from your browser.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the availability, security and functionality of XKEMA.
9. International data transfers
Service providers involved in operating this website —such as the hosting provider and the email delivery provider— may process data outside the European Economic Area.
Where international transfers occur, XKEMA endeavours to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as:
- European Commission adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Equivalent lawful transfer mechanisms
10. Relationship with the Privacy Policy
Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data.
For further information on how we process personal data, your rights, and how to contact us, please read our Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to this Cookies Policy
XKEMA may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, services or platform functionality.
Material changes may be notified through the website or cookie banner.
12. Contact
If you have questions, requests or concerns regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us at:
- E-mail: info@xkema.com