What are cookies?

Cookies and other similar technologies are tools used by web servers to store and retrieve information about their visitors, as well as to ensure the correct functioning of the site. A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages.

 

Through the use of these devices, the web server is allowed to remember some data of concern to the user, such as their preferences for viewing the pages of that server, browsing habits, name and password, products that interest them most, and even, depending on the information it contains and the way you use your computer, can be used to recognize the user.

 

The user can, at any time, accept or reject installed cookies that are not strictly necessary for the correct functioning of the website and the user’s access to its services, through the cookie adjustment panel provided on our website. Likewise, you can configure your browser at any time without affecting the user’s ability to access the content. However, we inform you that rejecting cookies may reduce the proper functioning of the Website.

Cookies affected by regulations and exempt cookies

According to current regulations, the cookies that require informed consent from the user are analytical cookies, advertising cookies, and affiliation cookies, except those of a technical nature and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of expressly requested services by the user.

Types of cookies

Depending on the purpose

 

  • Technical and functional cookies: these are those that allow the user to navigate through a website, platform or application and use the different options or services that exist therein.
  • Analytical cookies: these are those that allow the person responsible for them to monitor and analyze the behavior of the users of the websites to which they are linked. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure the activity of the websites, applications or platforms and to prepare navigation profiles of the users of said sites, applications and platforms, in order to introduce improvements in based on the analysis of usage data made by users of the service.
  • Advertising cookies: these are those that allow the management, in the most efficient way possible, of the advertising spaces that, where appropriate, the editor has included in a web page, application or platform from which it provides the requested service based on criteria such as edited content or the frequency at which ads are shown.
  • Behavioral advertising cookies: they collect information about the user’s personal preferences and choices (retargeting) to allow the management, in the most efficient way possible, of the advertising spaces that, where appropriate, the editor has included on a web page, application or platform from which the requested service is provided.
  • Social cookies: These are set by social media platforms on the services to allow you to share content with your friends and networks. Social media platforms have the ability to track your online activity outside these services. This may affect the content and messages you see on other services you visit.
  • Affiliate cookies: allow you to track visits from other websites, with which the website establishes an affiliation contract (affiliate companies).
  • Security cookies: they store encrypted information to prevent the data stored in them from being vulnerable to malicious attacks from third parties.

 

According to the property

 

  • Own cookies: are those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the editor itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
  • Third-party cookies: are those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the editor, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies.

 

According to the conservation period

 

  • Session cookies: are a type of cookies designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page.
  • Persistent cookies: are a type of cookie in which the data continues to be stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the person responsible for the cookie, which can range from a few minutes to several years.

How to manage cookies from the browser

Delete cookies from the device: Cookies that are already on a device can be deleted by clearing the browser history, thereby deleting cookies from all websites visited. However, some saved information (for example, login data or website preferences) may also be lost.

 

Manage site-specific cookies: To have more precise control over site-specific cookies, users can adjust their privacy and cookie settings in the browser.

 

Block cookies: Although most modern browsers can be configured to prevent cookies from being placed on devices, this may require you to manually adjust certain preferences each time you visit a site or page. Additionally, some services and features may not work correctly (for example, profile logins).

How to delete cookies from the most common browsers

Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=es

Internet Explorer. Version 11: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/help/278835/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer

Firefox. Version 65.0.1: https://www.mozilla.org/es-ES/privacy/websites/#cookies

Safari Version 5.1: https://support.apple.com/es-es/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/security-and-privacy/#clearBrowsingData

 

Each browser has a different method to adapt the settings. If necessary, consult the browser’s help function to configure the correct settings.

 

To disable cookies on your mobile phone, consult the device manual for more information.

List of used cookies on this website

Cookie Type Duration Purpose
cookie_notice_accepted permanent cookie 1 month Show the cookie acceptance message to users who have not accepted it.
_utma third party cookie 2 years Count the visits that users make to the website. It also records when it will be the first and last time you visit the website.
_utmb third party cookie 30 minutes Calculate when a session has ended. Register your arrival time on the website.
_utmc third party cookie It is deleted at the end of the session Calculate when a session has ended. Check if a new session should be created or if it should be kept open.
_utmt third party cookie It is deleted at the end of the session Register the type of request made by the user.
_utmz third party cookie 6 months Record user origin and keywords.
Calculate when a session has ended. Check if a new session should be created or if it should be kept open.
wp-wpml_current_language third party cookie It is deleted at the end of the session Register the navigation language for the user.

Processing of personal data

The owner of this website is responsible for the processing of the personal data of the interested party (user) and informs you that these data will be processed in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, of April 27, 2016 (GDPR). And Organic Law 3/2018 of December 5, 2018 (LOPDGDD), therefore the following treatment information is provided:

 

Purposes of processing: as specified in the cookies section used on this website.

 

Legitimation of the processing: the legitimation for the use of strictly functional cookies is given because the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation and for our legitimate interest. The legitimacy of the use of cookies for analytical, optimization, personalization, behavioral advertising and valuation purposes is based on the consent of the interested party.

 

Data conservation criteria: as specified in the section on cookies used on the website.

 

Communication of data: data will not be communicated to third parties, except in cookies owned by third parties or by legal obligation.

 

Rights that assist the interested party

 

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time.
  • Right of access, rectification, portability and deletion of your data; and limitation or opposition.
  • Right to file a claim with the Control Authority (www.aepd.es) if you consider that the treatment does not comply with the regulations.

 

Contact information to exercise your rights: You can consult how to exercise your rights in our privacy policy.