Cookie Policy

This Cookies Policy is the responsibility of the website https://thewaveatlas.com/ (hereinafter, the “Website”). To facilitate your browsing experience, WAVE ATLAS hereby informs you that it uses data storage and retrieval devices (hereinafter, “Cookies”).

In any event, we inform you that the Website’s service provider is responsible for the Cookies and for the processing of data obtained through the Cookies, and decides on the purpose, content and use of the information collected.

1) WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to the user’s device when they visit a website.

Cookies are essential for the functioning of the internet and cannot cause any harm to the user’s computer or device. When enabled in the browser settings, they contribute to the proper functioning of the website and help to identify and resolve any technical errors.

Cookies serve many purposes, such as enabling you to navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences and, in general, improving your user experience. They also help to ensure that the adverts you see online are the most relevant to you and your interests.

  • First-party cookies: these are cookies sent to your device from our website or from a server or domain managed by us, and which we use exclusively for our own purposes.

  • Third-party cookies: these are cookies sent to your device from a server or domain managed by a third party, which processes the data obtained through the cookies.

This website uses first-party and third-party cookies. According to the AEPD’s Guide on the Use of Cookies, cookies can be:

  • Essential cookies

  • Preference cookies

  • Statistical cookies

  • Marketing cookies

  • Unclassified cookies

2) USE OF COOKIES BY THE PROVIDER

By accepting the initial cookie notice or banner that appears when you first start browsing the Website, or by configuring your cookie settings, you expressly consent to the use of these cookies on your devices. If you disable cookies, some of the Website’s features may not function correctly.

Specifically, the provider is using cookies for the purposes set out below. Should the provider use other cookies in the future with the aim of providing more and better services, the user will be informed accordingly.

TECHNICAL AND FUNCTIONAL COOKIES

Necessary and functional cookies are essential for browsing the Website and using its features. These cookies enable basic site functions, improve security, facilitate operational options or remember settings you have requested. As they are essential to ensure the Website functions correctly and securely, these cookies are enabled by default and cannot be disabled. Users’ express consent is not required for their installation.

The technical and functional cookies that are installed are:

  • Crumb: It protects the site against CSRF attacks and validates user forms and requests. It is necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website. Organisation that manages it: The Wave Atlas (Squarespace). Expired: session.

  • ss_marketingCookiesAllowed: Stores the user’s choice regarding the acceptance of marketing cookies so as not to request consent again on every visit. Organisation that manages it: The Wave Atlas (Squarespace). Expired: 1 year.

  • ss_performanceCookiesAllowed: It retains the user’s preference regarding the acceptance of analytical or performance cookies. Organisation that manages it: The Wave Atlas (Squarespace). Expired: 1 year.

ANALYTICAL COOKIES

Estas Cookies permiten realizar un seguimiento y análisis del comportamiento de los usuarios. La información recogida mediante este tipo de Cookies se utiliza en la medición de la actividad del sitio web con el fin de introducir mejoras en función del análisis de los datos de uso que hacen los usuarios del servicio. Puede aceptar o rechazar la instalación de estas Cookies.

Las Cookies analíticas que se instalan son:

  • _ga: It identifies users by means of a unique identifier in order to compile statistics on website usage. Organisation that manages it: Google LLC (Google Analytics 4). Expired: 2 years.

  • _ga_08E58TZNPY: It maintains the session status and collects statistical information on users’ interaction with the site via Google Analytics 4. Organisation that manages it: Google LLC (Google Analytics 4). Expired: 2 years.

PREFERENCE COOKIES

Preference or personalisation cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way you access or view the service, providing an experience tailored specifically to your preferences.

These cookies are necessary to save your website preferences and therefore cannot be disabled.

  • __Secure-ENID: It stores certain preferences and security settings for Google services and helps to protect the user’s interaction with those services. Organisation that manages it: Google LLC. Expired: Approximately 1 year.

  • __Secure-BUCKET: Used by Google to manage preferences and the internal functioning of some of its services. Its exact purpose depends on the integrated service (Maps, reCAPTCHA, etc.). Organisation that manages it: Google LLC. Expired: Approximately 6 months.

3) MANAGING AND DELETING COOKIES

Using the cookie settings tool, you can choose to reject or accept cookies that require your consent. You can also block and delete cookies by changing your browser settings.

Instructions on how to manage and delete cookies can be found in the browser’s built-in help function. If you wish to restrict the use of cookies, you may not be able to use all the interactive features of the website.

You can allow, block or delete cookies stored on your device by adjusting the settings of the browser installed on your computer:

4) COOKIE RETENTION PERIOD

Las Cookies utilizadas por WAVE ATLAS serán conservadas en el dispositivo del usuario durante el tiempo necesario para la finalidad por la que fueron instaladas, y como el tiempo máximo indicado en el listado, salvo que usted decida eliminarlas a través de las opciones de configuración de su navegador.

A lo largo de la presente Política de Cookies se muestra el plazo concreto de duración de cada Cookie.

5) INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Where personal data is transferred to a third country or to an international organisation, you have the right to be informed about how you can access or obtain a copy of the appropriate safeguards relating to the transfer.

6) FURTHER INFORMATION

You can access our Privacy Policy for further information regarding the processing of your personal data, as well as to exercise your rights.

Internal analyses of cookie usage are carried out periodically to ensure the proper functioning of the website and compliance with current regulations. During these analyses, any cookies that have expired are deleted, ensuring that no unnecessary data is stored beyond the specified period.

7) UPDATES AND CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY

WAVE ATLAS reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time and without prior notice, in response to regulatory requirements or with the

aim of improving the Website.

Although we will endeavour to notify you of such changes should we make any significant amendments, we recommend that you review the Cookie Policy each time you access the Website.

Last updated: June 2026.