Cookies Policy
i) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files with relevant information that are downloaded onto the user’s access device (computer, mobile phone/smartphone, or tablet) through the browser when a website is visited by the user.
The use of cookies not only enables the website to recognize the user’s device the next time he/she visits it, but also improves the operation and experience of this website.
The cookies used by the Entities on their websites do not collect personal information that could identify the user. They only process and keep general information, namely the form or place of origin of the users’ access and the way that they use Group’s websites, among other aspects.
The cookies only keep demographic data and information related to the users’ preferences.
The users may, at any time, through their browser, decide to be notified of the reception of cookies, and may block their entry into their system. However, it should be highlighted that rejection of the use of cookies on the Group’s websites could result in precluding access to some of their areas and not permitting the entire browsing experience on Group’s websites.
ii) What are cookies used for?
Cookies are used to help determine the usefulness, interest and number of uses of websites, enabling faster and more efficient browsing, and eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
iii) What type of cookies do we use?
Each cookie used has a function and an expiry date. Regarding function, the cookies used may be:
Essential cookies – Some cookies are essential to access specific areas of the Entities’ websites. These enable browsing website and using their applications, such as access to secure areas of Group’s websites through login. Without these cookies, the services requiring them cannot be made available.
Functional cookies – These cookies enable remembering the user’s preferences relative to browsing on Group’s website. Accordingly, the users do not need to reset and personalize it each time they visit it.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
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_icl_visitor_lang_js |
Functional cookies |
Record the last language used for the next time the user returns to the Entities websites. |
1 Month |
Analytical cookies – These cookies are used to analyze the way that the Entities websites are used, enabling the highlighting of articles or services that could be of interest to the users, the monitoring of the websites performance, and knowledge of which are the most popular pages, what is the most effective method of links between pages or to determine the reason why some pages are receiving error messages. These cookies are used for purposes of creation and statistical analysis only, and never collect information of personal nature. This means that the Group can provide a high-quality experience by personalizing its offer and rapidly identify and correct any problems that may arise.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
_ga |
Analytical cookies |
Record a single ID that is used as statistical data of the Client’s visit. |
2 Years |
|
_gid |
Analytical cookies |
Record a single ID that is used as statistical data of the Client’s visit. |
Session |
Regarding expiry date, the cookies used may be:
Permanent cookies – These are stored on the user’s access devices (computer, mobile phone/smartphone, or tablet), at browser level, and are used whenever the user returns to the Entities websites. They are used to direct the browsing according to the user’s interests, enabling the Group to provide a more personalized service.
Session cookies – These are temporary cookies available until the session is closed. Next time the users access their browser, these cookies will no longer be stored. The information obtained by these cookies enables managing the sessions, identifying problems and providing a better browsing experience.
iv) Blocking the use of cookies
All browsers enable the user to accept, refuse or delete cookies. This can be done by selecting the appropriate definitions in the browser. Users are thus allowed to partially or completely deactivate the cookies used on Entities’ websites at any given time. For further information, see the instructions and manuals of the actual browser.
Nevertheless, the Entities inform that by deactivating the cookies on their websites they might not function properly.
Further information on cookies in www.allaboutcookies.org
