WHAT ARE COOKIES AND WHY DO WE USE THEM ON OUR WEBSITE?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the user’s device when accessing certain web pages to store and retrieve information about the browsing activity carried out from that device.
Cookies allow the website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the user’s decisions and habits.
It is important to highlight that the use of cookies does not provide personal data about the user.

WHAT TYPE OF COOKIES DOES THE WEBSITE USE?

Cookies, depending on how long they remain active, can be divided into session cookies or persistent cookies. The only type used on the website is:

• Persistent cookies: The data remains stored on the device and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie’s responsible party, ranging from a few minutes to several years.

 

Additionally, depending on the entity managing them, cookies can be classified as first-party or third-party cookies. This website only uses:

• First-party cookies: These are cookies sent to the user’s device from a system or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the requested service is provided.
• Third-party cookies: These are cookies sent to the user’s device from a system or domain not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

 

Regarding their purpose, the three types of cookies used on the website are:

• Technical cookies, which allow the user to navigate through a website, platform, or application and use the different options or services available, such as controlling data traffic and communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted areas, remembering the items in an order, completing a purchase process, signing up for or participating in an event, using security features during navigation, storing content for video or audio distribution, or sharing content through social media.
• Customization cookies, which allow the user to access the service with predefined general characteristics based on a set of criteria on the user’s device, such as language, browser type, regional settings, etc.
• Analytics cookies, which allow the responsible party to track and analyze the behavior of website users linked to these cookies. The information collected through these cookies is used to analyze the origin of web traffic, study and apply these data for better positioning, and gather navigation data or fields filled out by the user.

 

HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES IN THE BROWSER?

Users can configure their browser not to accept cookies, in which case the personalization of their experience would not apply. If this setting is selected, some parts of the website may not be accessible, as it could result in less efficient browsing.
Most browsers currently allow users to configure whether they wish to accept cookies and which ones. These settings are typically found in the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ menu of the browser.
Here are the instructions for configuring cookies in major browsers:
• Chrome: Settings -> Show advanced settings -> Privacy -> Content settings. For more information, you can consult Google support or the browser’s Help.
• Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> Use custom settings. For more information, you can consult Mozilla support or the browser’s Help.
• Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Settings. For more information, you can consult Microsoft support or the browser’s Help.
• Safari: Preferences -> Security. For more information, you can consult Apple support or the browser’s Help.

Additional information

For further information on the use of cookies and how to block them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu. If you have any questions or comments about our use of cookies, please contact us.