# Cookie Policy of Kelp Labs > Cookie Policy of kelp.work: which cookies are used, for what purpose, how long they last and how to manage or disable them in your browser. *Source: ยท Kelp Labs, Madrid.* Legal documents [Privacy](https://kelp.work/en/privacy) [Cookies](https://kelp.work/en/cookies) [Security policy PDF](https://cdn.kelp-labs.com/ENS_Poli%CC%81tica%20de%20Seguridad_signed.pdf) [AI policy PDF](https://cdn.kelp-labs.com/Politica_IA_KelpLabs_v1.pdf) [AI enquiries channel](https://kelp-labs.com/legal/ai-canal-consultas) Last updated: 31/10/2025 **Cookie in use** NEXT_LOCALE **Type** Technical **Provider** Kelp Labs **Prior consent** Not required ### In this policy In this policy - [1. Purpose and scope](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#objeto) - [2. What are cookies?](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#que-son) - [3. Types of cookies](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#tipologia) - [4. Cookies used on kelp.work](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#cookies-utilizadas) - [5. Legal basis for the use of cookies](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#base-juridica) - [6. Information and consent settings](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#consentimiento) - [7. Managing and deleting cookies](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#gestion) - [8. Updates to the Cookie Policy](https://kelp.work/en/cookies#actualizacion) ## 1. Purpose and scope This Cookie Policy aims to provide clear and precise information about the use of cookies and similar technologies on the website [kelp.work](https://kelp.work) (hereinafter, the "Website"), in accordance with: - Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE) - Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) - Guide on the use of cookies of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) (July 2023) Kelp Labs, S.L. is responsible for the use of cookies on this Website and ensures that information is collected and processed in line with the principles of lawfulness, fairness and transparency set out in Article 5 of the GDPR. ## 2. What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that websites install on the user's device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when the user visits them. They are used to recognise the user's device, remember their preferences or collect statistical information about browsing. Cookies do not harm the device and improve the browsing experience by remembering settings such as language or login credentials. ## 3. Types of cookies In accordance with the AEPD Guide (July 2023), cookies are classified by purpose as: - **Technical or necessary cookies:** they enable browsing and the use of the website's various options or services. - **Personalisation cookies:** they allow access to the service with predefined features (language, region, browser type). - **Analytics cookies:** they make it possible to count the number of users and analyse their behaviour on the website. - **Advertising or marketing cookies:** they store information on user behaviour obtained by continuously observing their browsing habits. ## 4. Cookies used on kelp.work Following an audit of the Website, the only cookie identified in use is a technical cookie called **NEXT_LOCALE** , whose purpose is to remember the language selected by the user so that content is displayed correctly. | Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type | | NEXT_LOCALE | Kelp Labs | Remember the user's language preference to keep browsing consistent. | Session / persistent (depending on browser settings) | Technical | This cookie is considered strictly necessary to provide the service expressly requested by the user, in accordance with Article 22.2 of the LSSI-CE, and therefore **does not require prior consent** . ## 5. Legal basis for the use of cookies The use of technical and personalisation cookies, such as NEXT_LOCALE, is based on the legitimate interest of the controller in ensuring the functionality and accessibility of the Website (Article 6.1(f) of the GDPR). Nevertheless, the user will be informed of their existence at all times through a visible notice accessible from any page of the Website. ## 6. Information and consent settings As the cookie used is exempt from consent, Kelp Labs does not display an accept or reject banner. However, under the principle of transparency (Articles 12 and 13 of the GDPR), the Cookie Policy is available at all times through a permanent link in the footer of the Website. Should non-exempt cookies (analytics or third-party) be added in the future, Kelp Labs will update this policy and display a consent banner in line with the Guide on the use of cookies (AEPD, July 2023) and EDPB Guidelines 05/2020 on consent. ## 7. Managing and deleting cookies Users can allow, block or delete the cookies installed on their device through the settings of the browser they use. Below are links to the cookie settings of the most common browsers: - **Google Chrome:** [Cookie settings](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=es) - **Mozilla Firefox:** [Enable and disable cookies](https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies) - **Safari (Apple):** [Managing cookies in Safari](https://support.apple.com/es-es/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac) - **Microsoft Edge:** [Cookie help](https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/help/4468242) Deleting or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. ## 8. Updates to the Cookie Policy This Cookie Policy will be reviewed annually, or immediately when there are changes to the cookies used or to the applicable regulations. Any changes will be published on the Website, replacing the previous version and updating the publication date. Last updated: 31/10/2025