Live The South's Cookies Policy
1. Introduction
The team behind Live The South would like to remind users that by default, only strictly necessary technical cookies are used.
Analytics and advertising cookies are only activated after the user has given explicit consent via the cookie banner, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that are downloaded to a user’s computer or device when accessing a website. Their purpose is to store and retrieve information about browsing habits or the user’s device.
Cookies benefit not only website operators, but also users, as they help improve security, enable statistical (usually anonymous) analysis, and allow content or advertising to be adapted to users’ interests.
3. Types of cookies
Cookies can be classified according to different criteria.
Cookies exempt from consent
These cookies do not require user consent. They include cookies that enable communication between the user’s device and the network, as well as those strictly necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by the user.
According to their purpose
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Analytics cookies: collect information about how users interact with the website
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Social cookies: required for external social networks
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Affiliate cookies: track visits from other websites with which an affiliation agreement exists
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Advertising and behavioural cookies: collect information about user preferences
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Technical and functional cookies: strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the website and delivery of services
According to their management
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First-party cookies: sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by the website owner
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Third-party cookies: sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by a third party
4. Cookies used on this website
On Live The South (https://www.livethesouth.es), we use only technical, analytical and personalisation cookies, which allow anonymous analysis of website traffic and help improve the user experience. We use both first-party and third-party cookies (only activated after explicit user consent).
This website uses Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure that analytics and advertising cookies are only activated after user consent.
Consent management
Users can accept or reject non-essential cookies by not clicking "accept" on the cookie banner displayed when accessing the website.
Consent can be withdrawn at any time by deleting cookies through the browser settings or by revisiting the cookie settings if available.
Cookies used include:
| Cookie | Domain | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | .livethesouth.es | Analytics | Identifies unique users for Google Analytics |
| _ga_EHE4X0B366 | .livethesouth.es | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | .livethesouth.es | Analytics | Additional GA4 cookie linked to this specific Analytics property |
| _gcl_au | .livethesouth.es | Advertising and Marketing | Used by Google Ads to measure advertising effectiveness |
| cookieconsent_status | www.livethesouth.es | Technical | Stores the user’s cookie consent choice |
| JwStickySession | www.livethesouth.es | Technical | Session management / load balancing |
| test_cookie | .doubleclick.net | Advertising | Checks whether the browser allows cookies |
5. Analytics cookies
Most analytics cookies belong to Google Analytics and Google Ads. These cookies allow us to analyse website traffic and adapt the website based on anonymous statistical data. Live The South does not associate IP addresses or analytics data with identifiable individuals.
For more information about Google’s privacy and cookies policies, please visit:
6. How to disable cookies
Cookies can be disabled or deleted through your browser settings. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/help/17442
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): https://support.apple.com/HT201265
- Safari (Mac): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari
- Opera: https://help.opera.com
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/17442
You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the following browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/
7. Disclaimer
Live The South is not responsible for the content, accuracy or updates of the privacy or cookies policies of third parties mentioned in this Cookies Policy.
Web browsers are responsible for storing cookies, and users must exercise their rights to delete or disable cookies through browser settings. Live The South cannot guarantee correct operation of third-party tools.
8. Right to modify the Cookies Policy
Live The South reserves the right to modify this Cookies Policy at any time without prior notice. The latest version will always be available on this website.
Last updated 03.02.2026