What are cookies?
In English, the term “cookie” means a small biscuit, but in the context of web browsing, a “cookie” is something entirely different. When you access our Website, a small text file called a “cookie” is stored in your device’s browser. This text contains various information about your browsing, habits, preferences, content customization, 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 collectively as “cookies.”
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 are used to remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during browsing and for future visits. The information collected through cookies also helps us improve the website, adapt it to your interests as a user, speed up your searches, etc.
In certain cases, with your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as obtaining 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?
We do not store sensitive personally identifiable information such as your name, address, password, etc., in the cookies we use.
Who uses the information stored in the cookies?
The information stored in the 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 improve the user experience. For example, the statistics gathered about 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 wish to block or allow (in this document we provide extended information about each type of cookie, their purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).
If you have accepted them, we will not ask you again unless you delete the cookies from your device as explained in the following section. If you wish to withdraw your consent, you must delete the cookies and reconfigure them.
How to 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. Please note that the settings vary for each browser.
In the links below, you will find instructions on how to enable or disable cookies in the most common browsers:
What types of cookies are used on this website?
Every website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following:
ACCORDING TO THE ENTITY THAT MANAGES THEM
First-party cookies:
These are those sent to the User’s terminal from a computer or domain managed by the publisher and from which the service requested by the User is provided.
Third-party cookies:
These are those sent to the User’s terminal from a computer or domain not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.
If the cookies are served from a computer or domain managed by the publisher, but the information collected is managed by a third party for their own purposes (e.g., improving the services provided or offering advertising), then these are not considered first-party cookies.
ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE
Technical cookies:
These are necessary for browsing and the proper functioning of our Website. For example, they control data traffic and communication, identify sessions, access restricted areas, submit forms, count visits for software licensing, use security elements, store content for video or audio playback, or enable dynamic content (e.g., loading animation for text or images).
Analytics cookies:
These allow us to quantify the number of users and perform statistical analysis on the use of the Website by users.
Preference or personalization cookies:
These allow remembering information so the User accesses the service with certain characteristics that may differentiate their experience from that of other users, such as language, number of results in a search, or layout/content depending on the browser or region.
ACCORDING TO THE LENGTH OF TIME THEY REMAIN ACTIVE
Session cookies:
These are designed to collect and store data while the User accesses a website.
They are usually used to store information needed only for the provision of the requested service on a single occasion (e.g., a list of purchased products) and disappear when the session ends.
Persistent cookies:
These allow data to remain stored on the terminal and be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie owner, which can range from a few minutes to several years. The necessity of using persistent cookies should be assessed, as privacy risks can be reduced by using session cookies. When persistent cookies are used, their duration should be minimized to what is strictly necessary. According to Opinion 4/2012 of the WP29, for a cookie to be exempt from informed consent, its expiration must be related to its purpose. Therefore, session cookies are more likely to be considered exempt than persistent ones.