COOKIE POLICY
Information about the use and management of cookies
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to the user's device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when accessing certain websites. These files store and retrieve information about their browsing habits and can improve the user's interaction with the website. Cookies are generally anonymous and do not collect information that can personally identify the user, unless expressly stated. However, users can always manage and block cookies through their browser settings.
2. What cookies does the data controller use and why?
In accordance with Article 22 of the Spanish Information Society Services Act (LSSI-CE) and Recital 30 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), this website uses cookies and similar technologies to monitor user interactions with its services. Cookies allow recognition of the user's browser and device and help adapt the website experience for returning users. They serve various purposes, including improving site performance, analyzing user behavior, and providing personalized advertising.
3. Types of cookies used on this website
By ownership:
- First-party cookies:
- Installed by the website owner.
- Third-party cookies:
- Installed by third-party services or partners, such as Google or Facebook.
By duration:
- Session cookies:
- Temporary cookies that are deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies:
- Remain on the device until expiration or manual deletion.
By purpose:
- Strictly necessary:
- Required for the basic functioning of the site.
- Functional:
- Enhance user experience (e.g., location-based content).
- Analytics:
- Collect anonymized data about site usage to improve content and structure.
- Personalization:
- Adapt content according to user preferences.
- Advertising:
- Enable personalized advertising based on user interests and browsing habits.
4. Legal basis (Article 6 of GDPR)
Each cookie used on the site must have a defined legal basis, as required by GDPR. Typically, this is explicit user consent (Article 6.1.a), except for strictly necessary cookies which are based on legitimate interest (Article 6.1.f). A detailed table associating each cookie name with its purpose, retention period, and legal basis must be included in the policy.
5. Consent and granular control
Users must have a mechanism to give, withdraw, or modify their consent at any time. Consent must be granular, allowing users to accept or reject each category of cookies. The website must incorporate a cookie management banner aligned with the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) v2.2 of IAB Europe or an equivalent standard.
6. How to disable cookies
Cookies that are not strictly necessary can be disabled through the 'Cookie Settings' link available in the footer of this website. In addition, all modern browsers allow users to manage cookies through their settings panel. Consult your browser's official help documentation for more detailed steps.
7. Mobile devices
Cookie usage also applies to mobile devices. Users can manage or disable cookies from their mobile browser settings. Consult your mobile browser provider's support pages for instructions.
8. Data retention
Cookies collect data for specific purposes and retain it for defined durations. Analytics cookies, for example, may store information for up to 18 months. This data is used only for the stated purposes and is anonymized or deleted after expiration.