What are cookies?

In English, the term “cookie” refers to a biscuit, but in web browsing, a “cookie” is something entirely different. When you access our Website, a small amount of text is stored in your device’s browser, known as a “cookie.” 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 of these technologies are described in this document.

What are cookies used for on this website?

Cookies are an essential part of how the Website functions. The main purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, they help remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during browsing and for future visits. The information collected by cookies also allows us to improve the website, adapt 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 to obtain information that allows 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 personal identification information such as your name, address, password, etc.

Who uses the information stored in cookies?

The information stored in the 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 services to improve the user experience. For example, statistics on the number of visits, the most liked content, etc.

How can you avoid the use of cookies on this Website?

If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can REFUSE their use or CONFIGURE which ones you want to avoid and which ones you allow (this document provides detailed information about each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).

If you have accepted cookies, we will not ask you again unless you delete the cookies from your device as indicated in the next 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?

The Owner displays information about its Cookie Policy in the cookie banner accessible on all pages of the Website. The cookie banner provides essential information about data processing and allows the User to take the following actions:
– ACCEPT or REJECT the installation of cookies, or withdraw previously granted consent.
– Change cookie preferences from the page.
– Customize Cookies, which you can access from the Cookie Notice or the Customize Cookies page.
– Obtain additional information on the Cookie Policy page.

To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this Website (and those used by third parties), you can do so at any time by modifying your browser settings. Please note that this configuration is different in each browser.

In the following links, you will find instructions on how to enable or disable cookies in the most common browsers:
– Firefox
– Google Chrome
– 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:

Depending on the entity that manages them

• First-party cookies: These are sent to the User’s terminal from a computer or domain managed by the website owner and used to provide the requested service.
• Third-party cookies: These are sent to the User’s terminal from a device or domain not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies. If the cookies are served from a device or domain managed by the website owner but the information collected is handled by a third party for their purposes (such as improving services or providing advertising services), these are considered third-party cookies.

According to their purpose

• Technical cookies: These are necessary for browsing and the proper functioning of our Website, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted areas, submitting registration forms or event participation, counting visits for software license billing, using security features during browsing, storing content for video or audio distribution, and enabling dynamic content (e.g., text or image loading animations).
• Analysis cookies: These allow the quantification of users and enable the measurement and statistical analysis of how users interact with the Website.
• Preference or customization cookies: These allow for the storage of information to enable the User to access the service with certain characteristics that differentiate their experience from other users, such as language preferences, the number of results shown during searches, the appearance or content of the service based on the browser used, or the region from which the service is accessed.

Depending on the duration of activity

• Session cookies: These are designed to collect and store data while the User accesses a web page. They are typically used to store information that is only relevant for providing the requested service once (e.g., a list of purchased products) and disappear when the session ends.
• Persistent cookies: These store data in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a defined period by the cookie manager, ranging from a few minutes to several years. It is important to assess whether persistent cookies are necessary, as privacy risks can be reduced by using session cookies. In any case, when persistent cookies are installed, it is recommended to limit their duration to the minimum necessary for their purpose. The GT29 Opinion 4/2012 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 exempt than persistent ones.