COOKIE POLICY
What are cookies?
In English, the term “cookie” means biscuit, but in the context of web browsing, a “cookie” is something completely different. When you access our Website, a small amount of text called a “cookie” is stored in your device’s browser. This text contains various information about your browsing, habits, preferences, content customizations, etc.
There are other technologies that work similarly and are also used to collect data about your browsing activity. We will refer to all these technologies as “cookies” collectively.
The specific uses we make of these technologies are described in this document.
What are cookies used for on this website?
Cookies are an essential part of how this Website functions. The main purpose of our cookies is to enhance your browsing experience. For example, they help remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during your visit and for future visits. The information collected in cookies also allows us to improve the website, tailor it to your interests, speed up your searches, etc.
In certain cases, if we have obtained your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as collecting data that allows us to display advertising based on an analysis of your browsing habits.
What are cookies NOT used for on this website?
The cookies we use do not store sensitive personal identification information such as your name, address, password, etc.
Who uses the information stored in cookies?
The information stored in cookies on our Website is used exclusively by us, except for those identified as “third-party cookies,” which are used and managed by external entities that provide us with services to improve the user experience. For example, statistics on the number of visits and the most popular content are usually managed by Google Analytics.
How can you prevent the use of cookies on this Website?
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can DECLINE them or CONFIGURE which ones you want to block and which ones you allow (in this document, we provide detailed information about each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).
If you have already accepted them, we will not ask you again unless you delete the cookies from your device as explained in the following section. If you want to withdraw your consent, you must delete the cookies and reconfigure your preferences.
How do I disable and delete cookies?
The Website displays information about its Cookie Policy in the cookie banner, which is accessible on all pages of the Website. The cookie banner provides essential information about data processing and allows the User to perform the following actions:
- ACCEPT or DECLINE the installation of cookies, or withdraw previously granted consent.
To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this Website (and those used by third parties), you can modify your browser settings at any time. Keep in mind that this configuration differs depending on the browser.
Here are links with instructions to enable or disable cookies in the most common browsers:
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
What types of cookies are used on this website?
Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following:
ACCORDING TO THE ENTITY THAT MANAGES THEM
First-party cookies:
These are sent to the User’s device from a system or domain managed by the website owner and used to provide the requested service.
Third-party cookies:
These are sent to the User’s device from a system or domain that is not managed by the website owner but by another entity that processes the data collected through cookies.
If cookies are sent from a system or domain managed by the website owner but the data collected is managed by a third party for their own purposes (e.g., improving their services or offering advertising to other companies), they are considered third-party cookies.
ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE
Technical cookies:
These are necessary for browsing and for the proper functioning of the Website. For example, they help control data traffic and communication, identify sessions, access restricted areas, register for events, count visits for software license billing, use security elements while browsing, store content for video or audio playback, enable dynamic content (e.g., text or image loading animations), or share content on social networks.
Analytics cookies:
These allow us to count users and measure and analyze how users interact with the Website.
Preference or customization cookies:
These allow the Website to remember information that customizes the User’s experience, such as language, number of search results displayed, the appearance of the service depending on the browser type, or the region from which the service is accessed.
Behavioral advertising cookies:
These, whether managed by us or third parties, analyze your browsing habits to display ads related to your browsing profile.
ACCORDING TO THEIR DURATION
Session cookies:
These are designed to collect and store data while the User is on a website.
They are usually used to store information that only needs to be kept for the duration of a session (e.g., a shopping cart) and disappear when the session ends.
Persistent cookies:
These store data on the user’s device, which can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie’s controller. This period can range from a few minutes to several years.
When using persistent cookies, it is advisable to minimize their duration to what is strictly necessary, considering their purpose. According to the WP29 Opinion 4/2012, for a cookie to be exempt from the informed consent requirement, its expiration should be related to its purpose. Therefore, session cookies are more likely to be exempt than persistent cookies.