Cookie Policy
At FC Barcelona News we use cookies and similar technologies to make our site work, remember your preferences and, with your consent, perform analytics and show advertising. You can accept, reject or configure your preferences at any time from our consent banner or via the permanent settings link.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website. It allows the site to remember information about your visit (for example, language, pages visited or preferences), improving your browsing experience.
What do we use cookies for?
- Ensure the operation of the site and security.
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language).
- Obtain aggregated usage statistics (analytics).
- Serve advertising and measure its performance, including personalization where you consent.
Provider we work with
We currently work only with Google for analytics and advertising (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense/Ad Manager). More information:
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
- Information about Google personalized advertising: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
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Consent Management Platform (CMP) and Consent Mode
We use Google’s CMP, in accordance with the IAB TCF v2.2 framework, to record your choices and communicate them to Google. We also apply Google Consent Mode so that tags adapt to your preferences (for example, aggregated measurement when you reject cookies).
“Manage consent” on all pages/languages: you can review or change your choices at any time from the footer link (ES/EN) or by clicking here: MANAGE CONSENT
Categories and typical durations
Timeframes are indicative and may vary depending on Google’s configuration and updates. We do not list each cookie individually when using Consent Mode; indicating ranges by category is sufficient.
| Category | Purpose | Typical duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical / necessary | Basic site operation, security, traffic management. | Session or up to 12 months | Essential for operation. |
| Preferences | Remember language, region or other settings. | 6–12 months | Persistent to keep the preference. |
| Analytics (Consent Mode) | Measure site usage in aggregate to improve it. | Up to ~24 months | With consent, persistent cookies may be set; without consent, modeled/aggregated measurement is used. |
| Advertising / measurement | Serve ads, limit frequency and measure performance; personalization if you consent. | ~3–24 months (per Google) | Exact timeframes depend on the ad product and Google’s configuration. |
| Consent record (CMP) | Store your choices for accountability and compliance. | Up to 12 months or as long as needed to meet obligations | Not used for advertising purposes. |
Duration and retention
The duration of each cookie depends on its purpose and provider. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies have an expiry date set by the provider. Data derived from cookies may be retained in aggregated form for as long as necessary for the purposes indicated or as required by law.
How to control or delete cookies?
You can allow, block or delete cookies from your browser settings. Official guides:
If you block certain cookies, some features may be unavailable or may not function properly.
Updates
We may update this cookie policy to reflect legal, technical or service changes. We will publish the current version on this page, indicating the date of the latest update.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or the use of cookies on FC Barcelona News: [email protected].