What are cookies?
In English, the term “cookie” means a 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, personalized content, etc.
There are other technologies that function 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.
Why are cookies used on this website?
Cookies are an essential part of how the website functions. The main purpose of our cookies is to enhance your browsing experience. For example, to remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during browsing and on future visits. The information collected in cookies also allows us to improve the website, tailor it to your interests as a user, 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 obtaining information that enables us to show you advertising based on the analysis of your browsing habits.
What are cookies NOT used for on this website?
The cookies we use do not store sensitive personally identifiable 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 below as “third-party cookies,” which are used and managed by external entities that provide services to enhance the user experience. For example, statistics on the number of visits, popular content, etc., are often managed by Google Analytics.
How can you avoid the use of cookies on this website?
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can DECLINE their use or you can CONFIGURE which ones you want to avoid and which ones you allow (this document provides you with detailed information on each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).
If you have accepted them, we will not ask you again unless you delete the cookies on your device as indicated in the following section. If you want to revoke your consent, you will need to delete the cookies and reconfigure them.
How do I disable and delete the use of cookies?
To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this website (including those used by third parties), you can do so at any time by modifying your browser settings. Please note that these settings vary in each browser.
You will find instructions on how to enable or disable cookies in the most common browsers through the following links:
What types of cookies are used on this website?
Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following:
BASED ON THE ENTITY THAT MANAGES THEM
First-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the website’s editor, providing the requested service to the user.
Third-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the website’s editor but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies.
If the cookies are served from a computer or domain managed by the website’s editor, but the information collected through them is managed by a third party, they cannot be considered as first-party cookies if the third party uses them for its own purposes (e.g., improving the services it provides or providing advertising services on behalf of other entities).
BASED ON THEIR PURPOSE
Technical cookies:
These are necessary for the navigation and proper functioning of our website. For example, they control traffic and data communication, identify sessions, provide access to restricted areas, facilitate the registration or participation in an event, count visits for software license billing purposes, use security elements during browsing, store content for the dissemination of videos or audio, enable dynamic content (e.g., loading animation of text or image), or share content through social networks.
Analytical cookies:
These allow the quantification of the number of users and perform statistical measurement and analysis of user behavior on the website.
Preference or customization cookies:
These allow the website to remember information so that the user can access the service with specific features that differentiate their experience from that of other users. For example, language, the number of search results to display, the appearance or content of the service based on the type of browser through which the user accesses the service or the region from which they access the service, etc.
BASED ON THEIR TIMEFRAME
Session cookies:
These are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page. They are usually used to store information that is only relevant to provide the requested service to the user on a single occasion (e.g., a list of purchased products) and disappear after the session ends.
Persistent cookies:
These cookies store data on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a defined period by the cookie’s controller, which can range from a few minutes to several years. The use of persistent cookies should be carefully considered if their purpose can be achieved with session cookies to reduce privacy risks. In any case, when using persistent cookies, it is recommended to minimize their duration to the minimum necessary based on their purpose. In this regard, Opinion 4/2012 of the WP29 indicated that for a cookie to be exempt from the requirement of informed consent, its expiration must be related to its purpose. Therefore, session cookies are more likely to be considered exempt than persistent cookies.
