What are cookies?

In English, the term “cookie” means a biscuit, but in web browsing, a “cookie” is something entirely different.

When you access our website, a small piece 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 refer to all these technologies collectively as “cookies.”

The specific purposes for which we use these technologies are described in this document.

What are cookies used for on this website?

Cookies are an essential part of how our website functions. The primary purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, they help remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during your visit and for future visits. The information collected by cookies also helps us improve the website, tailor it to your interests, speed up your searches, and more.

In certain cases, if we have obtained your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for additional purposes, such as showing you advertising based on an analysis of your browsing habits.

What are cookies NOT used for on this website?

We do not store sensitive personal identification information in the cookies we use, 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 providing services that improve the user experience. For example, Google Analytics usually handles statistics on the number of visits and the most popular content.

Third-party cookies are also typically used to ensure payment transactions made through the website.

How can I avoid the use of cookies on this website?

If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can DECLINE their use or CONFIGURE which cookies 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 explained in the following section.

If you wish to revoke your consent, you will need to delete the cookies and reconfigure your preferences.

How do I disable and delete the use of cookies?

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. Note that the configuration may differ depending on the browser, but it is usually found in the “Preferences,” “Tools,” or “Options” menus, and then under “Privacy and Security” or “Clear browsing data.” Ten en cuenta que esta configuración es diferente en cada navegador, si bien es habitual encontrar la configuración de cookies en el menú ‘Preferencias’ ‘Herramientas’ “Opciones” y después en “Privacidad y Seguridad” ó en “borrar datos de navegación”, etc…

For more details on configuring cookies in each browser, you can check the browser’s “Help” section.

What types of cookies are used on this website?

Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following types:

Depending on the entity that manages them

• First-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by the website’s owner and used to provide the requested service.
• Third-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a domain not managed by the website’s owner but by another entity that processes the data collected through cookies.
  If the cookies are served from a domain managed by the website’s owner but the data collected is handled by a third party for their own purposes (e.g., improving services or providing advertising for other entities), they are considered third-party cookies.

Depending on their purpose

• Technical cookiesNecessary for website navigation and functionality, such as controlling data traffic and communication, identifying sessions, accessing restricted areas, remembering items in a shopping cart, processing payments, managing security-related fraud, registering for events, counting visits for billing software licenses, using security elements, storing multimedia content, and sharing content on social media.
• Analytical cookies: Allow us to quantify the number of users and perform statistical analysis of how users interact with the website. This helps us improve the products and services we offer. Para ello se analiza su navegación en nuestra página web con el fin de mejorar la oferta de productos o servicios que le ofrecemos.
• Preference or customization cookies: These remember information that enables users to access the service with certain personalized features, such as language settings, search result preferences, or region-based content.
• Behavioral advertising cookies: These, processed by us or third parties, analyze users’ browsing habits to show personalized advertising based on their profile.

Depending on the duration of activation

• Session cookies: Designed to collect and store data while users access a website. These cookies are often used to store information relevant to providing a service during a single session (e.g., items in a shopping cart) and are deleted when the session ends.
• Persistent cookies: These store data in the user’s device for a defined period set by the cookie’s owner, which can range from minutes to several years. It’s important to assess whether persistent cookies are necessary, as session cookies typically pose fewer privacy risks. Persistent cookies should have the shortest duration possible to fulfill their purpose. According to the WP29 Opinion 4/2012, cookies may be exempt from the informed consent requirement if their expiration aligns with their purpose. For this reason, session cookies are more likely to be considered exempt compared to persistent cookies.