Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 November 2026.
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones this website uses, what for, and how you can accept them, reject them or withdraw your consent at any time.
Data controller
The website https://basquenergycluster.com is owned by CLUSTER DE ENERGÍA (BASQUENERGY Cluster), tax ID G48888895, with registered address at C/ San Vicente, 8 – Edificio Albia II, 4th floor, 48001 Bilbao (Bizkaia), Spain. You can contact us at mail@basquenergycluster.com.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that a website stores in your browser when you visit it. They are used, for example, to make the website work properly, remember your preferences or let us know, statistically, how it is used. In this policy, the term “cookies” also covers similar technologies such as the browser’s local storage (localStorage).
How do we obtain your consent?
Technical cookies, which are necessary for the website to work, are installed without consent. All other cookies (statistics and third-party services) are only installed if you accept them in the cookie notice shown when you enter the website. Until then, third-party content (videos, maps, etc.) remains blocked.
You can change your choice or withdraw your consent at any time here:
Cookies used on this website
1. Technical or necessary cookies
They enable browsing and basic functions such as saving your cookie preferences, your language or access to the private members’ area. They do not require consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cmplz_banner-status, cmplz_policy_id, cmplz_functional, cmplz_preferences, cmplz_statistics, cmplz_marketing, cmplz_consented_services | First party (Complianz) | Store your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
| wp_consent_* | First party (WP Consent API) | Share your consent preferences with the website’s plugins | 365 days |
| wp-wpml_current_language | First party (WPML) | Remember the language you are browsing in | 1 day |
| wordpress_test_cookie | First party (WordPress) | Check whether the browser accepts cookies | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* | First party (WordPress) | Keep members logged in to the private area | Session, or up to 14 days if “Remember me” is ticked |
| wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* | First party (WordPress) | Store preferences of registered users | 1 year |
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | First party (Wordfence) | Security: identify logged-in users to protect against attacks | Session |
| _grecaptcha (local storage) | Google reCAPTCHA | Protect forms and member login against spam and bots | Persistent |
2. Analytics or statistics cookies
They allow us to know, in aggregate form, how many people visit the website and which content they view, so that we can improve it. They are only installed if you accept them.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd.) | Distinguish users anonymously to count visits | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd.) | Keep the session state and count page views | 1 year |
3. Third-party cookies from embedded content and services
Some pages include content from other platforms (videos, maps or links to social networks). These services may set their own cookies or collect your IP address. They are only activated if you accept the corresponding cookies in the notice.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| rc::a, rc::b, rc::c | Google reCAPTCHA | Distinguish between people and bots | Persistent / session |
| YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, PREF, GPS | YouTube (Google) | Play embedded videos, remember player preferences and measure their use | From session to 8 months |
| Google Maps API (no cookie of its own) | Google Maps | Display the members map; may read your IP address | No storage |
| Google Fonts API (no cookie of its own) | Google Fonts | Load fonts; may read your IP address | No storage |
| bcookie, bscookie, lidc, li_gc, li_alerts, BizographicsOptOut, sdsc | Operation of LinkedIn content and links, and privacy preferences | From session to 10 years | |
| AnalyticsSyncHistory, UserMatchHistory, lms_ads, lms_analytics, li_sugr, _guid, li-oatml | LinkedIn measurement and advertising | 30 to 90 days |
International transfers
Some of the providers listed (Google and LinkedIn) may process data outside the European Economic Area. These transfers are covered by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or by the standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission. You can read their policies at Google and LinkedIn.
How to manage cookies in your browser
In addition to the cookie notice, you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings:
If you block all cookies, some parts of the website, such as member access, may not work properly. To avoid being tracked by Google Analytics on any website, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
More information
If you have any questions about this policy or about how we process your data, please write to mail@basquenergycluster.com. You can also read our Privacy policy and Legal notice.