Cookies Policy
Last updated: 6th Noviembre 2025
1. Notice on the use of cookies
In compliance with Spanish Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSICE), Regulation (EU) 2016/679, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), the User is hereby informed that Honest Greens Barcelona, S.A. (hereinafter, “HONEST GREENS”) and the “HONEST GREENS companies” listed in the Legal Notice use cookies both on the websites https://honestgreens.com and https://www.hg.uk (hereinafter, the “Websites”, including its WebApp) and on the mobile application Honest Greens (hereinafter, the “App”).
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are downloaded to the User's device when they access the Websites or the App. They allow information about the browsing habits of the User or their device to be stored and retrieved and, depending on the information they contain, they can be used to recognise the User.
3. Types of cookies we use
- Technical cookies (necessary): These enable basic browsing, security and the provision of services requested by the User. They do not require consent.
- Preference or personalisation cookies: These remember the User's choices (such as language or region).
- Analytical or measurement cookies: These enable anonymous statistics to be compiled on the use of our services, in order to improve the User's experience. They require consent.
- Advertising or third-party cookies: These enable personalised advertising to be displayed based on browsing habits. They require express consent.
4. Table of cookies used
| Name | Type | Owner | Expiration | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i18n_redirected | Technical | Honest Greens | 1 year | Saves the chosen language | Yes |
| _ga, _gid, ga* | Analytics | Google Analytics | 24 h – 2 year | Distinguish users and measure interactions | No |
| _gcl_au, IDE, test_cookie | Advertising | Google Ads (DoubleClick) | 15 min – 1 year | Conversion tracking and personalized ads | No |
| __Secure-*, APISID, HSID, SAPISID, SID, SSID, NID, ENID | Advertising / Security | Google (security and personalisation) | 6 months – 2 year | Security, authentication, and ad personalization | No |
| GTM-XSRF-TOKEN | Technical | Google Tag Manager | Session | Security and tag management | Yes |
| _fbp, cookies de *.facebook.com | Advertising | Meta (Facebook) | 1 year | Advertising tracking | No |
| li_gc, lidc, bcookie | Advertising | 6 months – 1 year | Advertising measurement and tracking | No | |
| _pinterest_sess, _pinterest_ct_rt | Advertising | 1 year | Advertising tracking | No | |
| _ttp | Advertising | TikTok | 13 months | Advertising measurement and tracking | No |
| WZRK_* | Analytics | CleverTap | 1 year | User Tracking in App/Web | No |
| hg-web-gdpr | Technical | Honest Greens | - | GDPR Settings. Strictly necessary for managing the User’s cookie consent preferences (stores the choice of acceptance or rejection to comply with GDPR/PECR). | Yes |
| hg-web-gdpr-consent | Technical | Honest Greens | - | GDPR Settings. Strictly necessary for managing the User’s cookie consent preferences (stores the choice of acceptance or rejection to comply with GDPR/PECR). | Yes |
| hg-web-gdpr-consent-answered | Technical | Honest Greens | - | GDPR Settings. Strictly necessary for managing the User’s cookie consent preferences (stores the choice of acceptance or rejection to comply with GDPR/PECR). | Yes |
| Name | Type | Owner | Expiration | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEARCH_SAMESITE | Advertising | 5 months and 10 days | This cookie is used for the correct sending of data to Google. | No | |
| AEC | Technical | 5 months | The ‘AEC’ cookies ensure that requests within a browsing session are made by the user, and not by other sites. These cookies prevent malicious websites from acting on behalf of a user without that user’s knowledge. | No | |
| SOCS | Advertising / Security | 13 months | Store the user’s cookie choices. | No | |
| UULE | Advertising / Security | Up to 6 hours | Sends precise location information from your browser to Google’s servers so that Google can show you results relevant to your location. | No |
| SIDCC | Advertising / Security | 1 year | Download certain Google tools and store specific preferences, such as the number of search results per page. Adjusts the ads that appear in Google Search. | No | |
| DV | Advertising / Security | 1 day | Cookie used by Google to provide services and collect anonymous information about browsing. | No |
5. More information about third parties:
- Google Analytics: see here:
- Google Ads / DoubleClick: see here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads?hl=es
- Facebook/Meta: see here: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookies/?entry_point=cookie_policy_redirect&entry=0
- CleverTap: see here: https://clevertap.com/privacy-policy/
6. Management and revocation of consent
When accessing for the first time, the User can accept all cookies, reject them or configure their preferences through the cookie management banner that exists both in the App and on the Websites.
At any time, the User may revoke or modify their consent by accessing the settings panel available on the Websites/App or by adjusting their browser settings.
The revocation of consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out previously.
7. Cookie settings in the main browsers
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies.
- Firefox: Options → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
8. Changes to the Cookie Policy
HONEST GREENS and HONEST GREENS companies reserve the right to modify the Cookies of the Websites', App and WebApp at any time and, accordingly, this Cookies Policy, the Privacy Policy and other Legal Texts to the Legal Notice and Terms and Conditions) detailed above, informing the User of this through the contact details provided, with the advance notice required by mandatory regulations. In the event of modifications that require the express acceptance of the User, such acceptance will be requested before they come into effect. The User may cancel their account without penalty, in accordance with the procedure set out in the Legal Texts, if they do not accept the new conditions.
PRACTICAL TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Example of recommended banner
Simplified text:
On the Honest Greens Website (including its WebApp) and App, we use our own and third-party cookies for technical, analytical and advertising purposes, to improve your experience and show you personalised advertising based on your browsing habits. You can Accept all, Reject all or Configure cookies.
Visible and equivalent buttons:
- Accept all
- Reject all
- Configure cookies (with details by category)
Cookie Settings Panel Template
Header
"Configure your cookie preferences In this panel, you can choose which cookies you want to accept. Some are necessary for the site to function, and others help us improve your experience and show you personalised advertising. You can accept/reject all or do so by category. You can change your choice at any time."
Categories (ON/OFF switches)
a) Technical cookies (necessary)
Always active These are essential for the website and app to function, for example to save the language or enable purchase processes. They do not require your consent.
b) Preference/personalisation cookies Enable / Disable
They allow your choices to be remembered (such as language, region, App settings). c) Analytical or measurement cookies Enable / Disable
These help us improve our services by analysing your use of the Website and App in an aggregated and anonymous manner.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gcl_au)
- CleverTap (WZRK_*)
d) Advertising or third-party cookies Enable / Disable These allow you to see advertising tailored to your browsing habits on third-party websites and apps. Examples:
- DoubleClick (test_cookie)
- Facebook Pixel (*.facebook.com) Action buttons (at the bottom of the panel)
- Accept all
- Reject all
- Save preferences
Legal notice in the panel
"You can change your settings at any time from this cookie panel. For more information, see our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy."
Technical recommendations:
- The "Reject all" button must always be visible and at the same level as the "Accept all" button.
- If the user only saves preferences, the system must respect their choice and not install cookies without consent.
- It is advisable to keep a record of consent (date, time, version of the legal text accepted) for regulatory compliance purposes.
- The panel must be accessible at all times (e.g. link in the footer "Configure cookies").
- It will need to be well programmed (HTML, CSS and JavaScript – banner and configuration panel), in accordance with the requirements of the AEPD/EU.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATION
Accessibility and usability: Ensure that the app is accessible to people with disabilities, in accordance with web accessibility guidelines (WCAG), which also improves brand image.
