What a cookie is
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device when you visit it. Spanish and EU law require us to tell you which cookies we use and to ask for your consent before setting any cookie that is not strictly necessary.
Cookies we use
theexpenditure.com does not use analytics or advertising cookies. The only cookies set are those needed for the site to work and stay secure.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | theexpenditure.com (CookieYes) | Remembers your cookie choices so we do not ask again on every page | 1 year | Necessary |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Distinguishes people from automated traffic to protect the site | 30 minutes | Necessary |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Set only if you complete a security check, so you are not asked again | 30 minutes by default | Necessary |
| wordpress_logged_in_[…], wordpress_sec_[…], wordpress_test_cookie, wp-settings-[…] | theexpenditure.com (WordPress) | Keep site staff logged in. Never set for readers who do not log in | Session to 1 year | Necessary |
Reader polls may store a technical marker in your browser when you vote, to avoid counting the same vote twice. It does not identify you.
If we ever add analytics or advertising, we will update this policy and ask for your consent before setting those cookies.
Managing your cookies
You can review or change your choices at any time with the cookie settings button on this site. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may affect how the site works.
More information
See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal data. For any question about cookies, write to [email protected].
Last updated: October 2, 2026.