Global Cookie & Tracking Technologies Policy

Transparency in Tracking Technologies

Last updated: April 2026

1. Legal Framework and Inter-Jurisdictional Compliance

This Policy governs the technical storage and access of information on user devices by The Sentinel Telegraph, a digital publication managed by Colectivo Interferencias (hereinafter, Colectivo Interferencias). This framework is engineered to satisfy the rigorous transparency requirements of the following mandates:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU/UK) and the ePrivacy Directive.
  • The Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD) and the Law 34/2002 (LSSI-CE).
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) (USA).
  • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) (Canada).
  • The Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) (Brazil).

2. Definition of Tracking Technologies

For the purpose of this Policy, "Cookies" shall encompass all technologies used to store, access, or retrieve data from a user's terminal equipment, including:

  • HTTP/Browser Cookies: Text-based identifiers stored within the browser.
  • Local Storage & Scripts: Programmatic objects used to maintain state and site functionality.
  • Web Beacons & Pixel Tags: Invisible identifiers utilised to monitor cross-site traffic and analytical conversion.

3. Taxonomy and Granular Purposes

Colectivo Interferencias categorizes all tracking technologies based on their specific functional necessity:

A. Strictly Necessary (Technical) — Consent Exempt

Essential for the transmission of communications over an electronic network. These manage security protocols, session integrity, load balancing, and your privacy preference records. These technologies do not require prior consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.

B. Analytical & Performance Metrics — Consent Required

Deployed via Google Analytics to quantify our international academic impact. We process pseudonymized data to evaluate which geopolitical and economic discourses generate the most engagement. These allow us to improve our editorial standards based on aggregated reading habits.

C. Targeted Advertising & Marketing — Consent Required

The Sentinel Telegraph utilises Google AdSense. As a non-profit cultural organisation, these technologies are deployed strictly to generate the necessary revenue to sustain our independent hosting and editorial infrastructure. These cookies track browsing history to serve relevant advertisements, ensuring the publication remains free of charge for the global public.

4. Third-Party Data Processors & International Transfers

We integrate services from high-tier global providers who may act as independent controllers:

  • Google LLC (Analytics/AdSense): For audience metrics and commercial sustainability.
  • Hostinger & WordPress: For cybersecurity and infrastructure stability.
  • Social Media Gateways (LinkedIn, X, Facebook): To facilitate academic dissemination.

International Transfers: Data processed via these entities may be transferred to the United States or other jurisdictions. All such transfers are secured by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Supplementary Measures to ensure a level of protection equivalent to European and International standards.

5. User Sovereignty and "Do Not Sell/Share" Disclosure

In compliance with the CCPA/CPRA, Colectivo Interferencias declares that it does not sell user personal information for monetary compensation. However, the use of third-party advertising cookies may be legally defined as "sharing" or "selling" for cross-contextual behavioural advertising.

  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): The Sentinel Telegraph is configured to respect GPC and "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Our system will automatically opt-out users from non-essential tracking upon detection of these signals.

6. Consent Management Protocol

Upon your initial visit, a Consent Management Provider (CMP) will facilitate the following:

  1. Accept All: Full access to an optimised international browsing experience.
  2. Granular Preferences: Selective enablement or disablement of specific categories.
  3. Reject All: Disables all non-essential tracking, limiting site functionality to basic technical operations.

7. Manual Browser Control and Erasure

Users retain the right to restrict or delete cookies manually via their browser's security settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Apple Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

8. Retention and Deletion

  • Session Tracking: Automatically deleted upon termination of the browser session.
  • Persistent Tracking: Remains on the device for a maximum of 24 months to ensure longitudinal analytical accuracy, unless manually cleared by the user.

9. Official Governance Contact

For technical enquiries regarding your digital footprint or to exercise your rights, please contact Colectivo Interferencias:

  • Official Correspondence: editor@sentineltelegraph.com
  • Postal Address: Calle Fuente del Real 16, 3º izquierda, 33209 Gijón, Asturias, Spain.