Cookies policy
What are cookies?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their computer and, depending on the information they contain and how they use their equipment, they can be used to recognise anonymous users.
Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer and do not provide information that can be used to discover the user’s personal data.
Registered Users, who have registered or logged in, may benefit from more personalised services that are tailored to their profile, thanks to the combination of the data stored in the cookies and the personal data used at the time of registration. These Users expressly authorise the use of this information for the aforementioned purpose, without prejudice to their right to refuse or disable the use of cookies.
Types, purpose and functioning of cookies in general
Types of cookies based on the length of time they remain active
Depending on the length of time they remain active in the terminal equipment, we can distinguish: Session Cookies: These are a type of cookie designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page.
They are usually used to store information that is only needed to provide the service the user is requesting at the time (e.g. a list of products purchased). Persistent cookies: These are a type of cookie in which the data continues to be stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed during a period defined by the person responsible for the cookie. This period can range from a few minutes to several years.
Types of cookies according to the entity that manages them
Depending on the entity that manages the equipment or domain from which the cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, we can identify: First-party cookies: These 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: These 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 the cookies. Types of cookies according to their purpose.
Types of cookies according to their purpose
Depending on the purpose for which the data obtained through the cookies are processed, we can distinguish between:
– Technical cookies: These allow the user to browse a website, platform or application and make use of the different options or services offered there, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing areas with restricted access, remembering the elements that make up an order, carrying out the purchasing process for an order, signing up to attend or participate in an event, using security elements during the session, storing content for playing videos or sound, or sharing content via social media.
– Personalisation cookies: These allow the user to access the service with some predefined general characteristics based on a series of criteria in the user’s terminal, such as the language, the type of browser through which the service is accessed, the regional configuration from where the service is accessed from, etc.
Analytical cookies: These allow the party responsible for them to monitor and analyse the behaviour of users of the websites to which they are linked. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure activity on websites, applications and platforms, and to create browsing profiles for the users of these websites, applications and platforms in order to make improvements regarding how users use this service.
– Advertising cookies: These allow for the management, in the most efficient way possible, of the advertising spaces that, where applicable, the creator has included on a website, application or platform from which the requested service is provided, based on criteria such as the content posted or the frequency with which ads are shown.
– Behavioural advertising cookies: These cookies allow for the management, in the most efficient way possible, of the advertising spaces that, where applicable, the creator has included on a website, application or platform from which the requested service is provided. They store information about the user’s activity, obtained by continuously monitoring (tracking) their browsing habits, which makes it possible to create user-specific profiles and display advertisements related to these.
Consent and Authorisation for the use of cookies
When you access this website for the first time, you will see a space or banner where you are informed of the use of cookies and where you can view this cookie policy through a link. If you consent to the use of cookies, continue browsing using the scroll bar or click on a link (accept) where available. By doing this it will be understood that you have consented to our cookie policy and, therefore, accepted the installation of cookies on your computer or device, unless you have modified the configuration of your browser to reject their use.
What types of cookies does this particular website use?
Definition, identification and purpose of the cookies on this website that are not excluded by the Information Society Services Act.
– Analytical cookies: These are processed either by us or by third parties, allowing us to quantify the number of users and from this take measurements and carry out statistical analyses of how the service is used. To do this, browsing habits on our website are analysed in order to enhance the products and services that we offer.
Advertising cookies: These cookies, whether processed by us or by third parties, allow us to manage in the most effective way possible the advertising spaces on the website, tailoring ad content to the contents of the requested service or to the use of our website. To do this, we can analyse your browsing habits on the Internet, and we can show you advertising related to your browsing profile.
Cookie identification table and purpose