Cookie Policy
This policy explains which cookies we use on 4linking.com, for what purpose, what information they collect, and how you can accept, configure, or reject them at any time.
Information about cookies
In accordance with Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), in relation to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of April 27, 2016, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), it is mandatory to obtain the express consent of the user of all web pages that use non-essential cookies before the user browses them.
This Cookie Policy forms part of the Privacy Policy and the Legal Notice of 4linking.com. We recommend reading both documents together with this one.
What are cookies?
Cookies and other similar technologies —such as local shared objects, flash cookies, or pixels— are small text files that web servers download to your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit a page. They allow information about your browsing activity to be stored and retrieved for different purposes: remembering preferences, maintaining a logged-in session, measuring how many people visit the site, showing personalized content, etc.
Cookies, by themselves, do not damage your device or access personal information stored on it. However, depending on their purpose, they may collect data about your browsing behavior, which in some cases requires your prior consent.
Cookies subject to regulation and exempt cookies
According to European regulations, cookies that require the user’s informed consent are analytics, advertising, behavioral advertising, and third-party cookies that process personal data for their own purposes.
The following cookies are exempt from the consent requirement if they are strictly necessary to:
- Allow communication between the user’s device and the network.
- Provide a service expressly requested by the user (for example, completing a purchase or logging in).
- Remember information entered by the user when completing forms.
- User authentication or identification (session-only).
- User security (for example, detecting failed login attempts).
- Minimal interface personalization (language, browser type).
Types of cookies that exist
According to their purpose
- Technical and functional: allow browsing through the website and the use of its different options or services.
- Personalization: allow user preferences to be remembered (language, region, browser type).
- Analytics: allow user behavior to be measured and analyzed in order to improve the service.
- Advertising: manage the advertising spaces shown to the user.
- Behavioral advertising: collect information on user preferences in order to show personalized advertising (retargeting).
- Social: set by social media platforms to enable content sharing.
- Security: store encrypted information to protect against attacks.
According to ownership
- First-party: sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by the website owner itself (4linking.com).
- Third-party: sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by an entity other than the website owner (for example, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn).
According to storage period
- Session: collect data while the user browses and are deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent: the data remains stored on the device for a defined period, which may range from minutes to several years.
Which cookies do we use on 4linking.com?
Below are the cookies that may be installed during your visit to 4linking.com, grouped by purpose. Cookies marked as require consent are only activated if you expressly accept them through the consent banner.
5.1 · Technical and functional cookies (exempt from consent)
These are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They are activated by default.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | 4linking.com | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. | Technical | Session | First-party |
| wp-settings-* wp-settings-time-* |
WordPress | Customizes the administration interface (only for logged-in users). | Functional | 1 year | First-party |
| cmplz_* cmplz_consented_services cmplz_policy_id cmplz_marketing cmplz_statistics cmplz_functional |
Complianz | Record your consent preferences so the banner does not need to be shown again. | Technical | 1 year | First-party |
| edd_items_in_cart edd_resume_payment edd-wp-session |
Easy Digital Downloads | Manage the cart and the purchase process for plugin licenses. | Functional | Session / 24 h | First-party |
| __stripe_mid __stripe_sid |
Stripe | Fraud prevention during card payments. Essential for processing payments securely. | Functional | 1 year / 30 min | Third-party |
| ts · ts_c · tsrce x-pp-s · enforce_policy |
PayPal | Management and security of the PayPal payment process. Loaded only if you choose PayPal as the payment method. | Functional | Session / 1 year | Third-party |
5.2 · Analytics cookies (require consent)
They allow us to measure how many people visit the website, which pages are most read, and which countries visitors come from. The data is used in aggregated form and helps us improve the site.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Uniquely identifies each visitor for audience measurement. | Analytics | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Maintains the user session state in Google Analytics 4. | Analytics | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24 hours for visit statistics. | Analytics | 24 hours | Third-party |
Google Analytics is provided by Google Ireland Limited, with processing that may involve international transfers to the United States. Google relies on the Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. More information in its Privacy Policy and its cookie usage terms.
5.3 · Embedded content and social media cookies (require consent)
These cookies are only activated if you visit a page containing embedded content from these services AND you have given your consent. If you reject these cookies, embedded content may not be displayed or may appear in a cookieless version when the provider allows it.
| Service | Main cookies | Purpose | Type | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Video |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE · YSC · PREF · CONSENT | Playback of embedded videos, view measurement, and player preferences. | Analytics Marketing | policies.google.com |
| Vimeo Video |
vuid · _abexps · player | Playback of embedded videos, quality control, and anonymous viewing statistics. | Analytics | vimeo.com |
| LinkedIn Social network |
bcookie · lidc · li_gc | Browser identification and traffic routing for buttons and embedded posts. | Social | linkedin.com |
| X (Twitter) Social network |
guest_id · personalization_id | Browser identification and personalization of embedded tweets. | Social | help.twitter.com |
| Instagram Social network |
ig_did · csrftoken · mid · datr | Browser identification, security, and playback of embedded posts. | Social | help.instagram.com |
4linking.com does not use tracking pixels or behavioral advertising cookies. We do not have Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Google Ads, TikTok Pixel, or equivalents. We do not sell or transfer browsing data to third parties for advertising purposes.
4Linking plugin installed on client sites
This policy refers exclusively to the website 4linking.com. The 4Linking plugin, when installed on a client’s WordPress site, does not install tracking cookies or collect personal data from the final visitors of that site.
The plugin operates entirely on the client’s server: it processes content, generates embeddings, and applies Internal linking without placing cookies in the visitor’s browser. The only WordPress-related cookies that may appear on sites where the plugin is installed are WordPress’s own cookies (technical), independent of 4Linking.
If you are the administrator of a site using our plugin and have questions about the cookies in your installation, please consult the WordPress documentation and the cookie consent plugin you have enabled.
How to accept, configure, or reject cookies
When you first access 4linking.com, we show you a banner managed by Complianz with three clearly differentiated options:
- Accept all: you consent to the use of all cookies, including analytics and embedded content cookies.
- Configure: allows you to accept or reject each purpose separately (analytics, social networks, embedded video, etc.).
- Reject all: only strictly necessary cookies are activated.
It is as easy to withdraw consent as it is to give it. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon shown in the lower corner of the website, or by deleting the cookies from your browser (in which case we will ask you again).
If you do not accept optional cookies, you can continue browsing the site normally, although some functionalities —such as the playback of embedded videos— may not work as expected.
Modify cookie settings in your browser
In addition to the website’s own consent panel, you can restrict, block, or delete cookies directly from your browser. The process differs depending on the browser you use:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com
- Safari (macOS / iOS): support.apple.com
- Opera: help.opera.com
There are also third-party tools that allow cookie storage to be managed centrally, such as Ghostery or Your Online Choices.
Important: if you block all cookies, some website functionalities may not be available.
Processing of data collected through cookies
4Linking (full identification details are available in the Legal Notice) is the controller of the personal data collected through its own cookies and informs you that this data will be processed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Purpose of the processing
As specified for each cookie in section 5 of this document.
Legal basis
Your consent (Article 6.1.a GDPR), except for cookies that are strictly necessary for browsing or for providing the service expressly requested.
Data retention
As specified for each cookie in section 5. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted once their expiration period has elapsed.
Disclosure of data
Data is not disclosed to third parties, except in the case of third-party cookies (Google Analytics, Stripe, PayPal, YouTube, Vimeo, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram), whose privacy policies are linked in the previous sections, or where required by law.
Data subject rights
- The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
- Rights of access, rectification, portability, and erasure of your data.
- The right to restriction of or objection to processing.
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (www.aepd.es) if you believe that the processing does not comply with current regulations.
How to exercise your rights
You may exercise these rights by sending an email to legal@4linking.com, proving your identity. More information is available in our Privacy Policy.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in regulations, in the cookies we use, or in third-party services integrated into the website. We recommend reviewing it periodically.
When significant changes occur, we will inform you through a visible notice on the website and, if necessary, we will request your consent again.