What are cookies?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain websites. Cookies enable a website, amongst other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s or their device’s browsing habits and, depending on the information they contain and how you use your device, they can be used to recognise the user.
What types of cookies does this website use?
Depending on who manages them:
First-party cookies: these are sent to the user’s device from a server or domain managed by the website operator itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
Third-party cookies: these are sent to the user’s terminal device from a server or domain not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained via cookies; or cookies installed from a server or domain managed by the publisher itself, but where the information collected is managed by a third party. In this case, cookies from external social media platforms are used, enabling visitors to interact with content on various social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and which are generated solely for users of those social media platforms. The terms of use for these cookies and the information collected are governed by the privacy policy of the relevant social media platform.
Depending on how long they remain active:
Persistent cookies: these are stored on your hard drive and our website reads them every time you visit the site. A persistent cookie has a specific expiry date. The cookie will cease to function after that date.
Session cookies: these are temporary cookies that remain in your browser’s cookie file until you leave the website, meaning none are stored on the user’s hard drive. The information obtained through these cookies is used to analyse traffic patterns on the website. Ultimately, this enables us to provide a better experience by improving the content and making the site easier to use.
By purpose:
Technical cookies: These are cookies that enable the user to navigate a website, platform or application and to use the various options or services available on it, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted- , remember the items included in an order, complete the purchase process for an order, submit a registration or participation request for an event, use security features whilst browsing, store content for the streaming of videos or audio, or share content via social media.
Analytics cookies: These are cookies that enable the data controller to monitor and analyse the behaviour of users on the websites to which they are linked. The information collected via this type of cookie is used to measure the activity on websites, applications or platforms and to create browsing profiles of users of such sites, applications and platforms, with the aim of making improvements based on the analysis of how users utilise the service.
Personalisation cookies: These are cookies that allow the user to access the service with certain predefined general characteristics based on a series of criteria on the user’s device, such as the language, the type of browser used to access the service, the regional settings from which the service is accessed, etc.
Advertising cookies: These enable the most effective possible management of any advertising spaces that the publisher may have included on a website, app or platform from which the requested service is provided, based on criteria such as the content published or the frequency with which adverts are displayed.
PROVIDER COOKIE EXPIRY DATE TYPE OF COOKIE PURPOSE
First-party session id Session Technical Cookie used to obtain or set the session ID for the current session.
Cookies Directive 1 year Personalisation A cookie that remembers whether the user has accepted the use of cookies on the website. Thus, if the user has accepted, the information banner will no longer be displayed until the cookie’s expiry period has elapsed.
DoubleClick IDE 1 year and 2 months Behavioural advertising A cookie used to analyse the performance of advertising campaigns, enabling adverts to be targeted based on content relevant to the user and preventing the display of adverts the user has already seen.
Google _utma 2 years Analytics A cookie used to distinguish between users and sessions. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library is executed and there is no existing _utma cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.
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Session Analytics Cookies that work together to store information about the activity during a visit to our website, primarily the duration of the visit.
_utmt Session Analytics Cookie used to process the type of request made by the user.
_utmz 6 months Analytics A cookie that stores the traffic source or a campaign to explain how the user arrived at the website.
DV Session Analytics Cookie used by Google to provide services and collect anonymous information about browsing behaviour.
OGPC 3 weeks Analytics A cookie used by Google to store the user’s preferences and information whilst viewing pages containing Google Maps.
1P_JAR 1 month Analytics Used to collect information on how visitors use our website. These cookies are linked solely to an anonymous user and their computer or device, without providing any references that would reveal personal data. They record the number of visitors to the site, the duration of visits, the browser, the type of device, the visitors’ location and the pages visited.
CONSENT 18 years and 4 months Analytics JavaScript plugin to alert users to the use of cookies on the website
NID 6 months Personalisation A cookie that enables the display of Google Maps, recording the user’s location of origin. It also counts the number of times the user visits the site.
ANID 1 year and 4 days Advertising A cookie containing a unique, randomly generated value, which enables the platform to distinguish between browsers and devices. This information is used to measure the performance of adverts and provide product recommendations based on statistical data.
We use this information to improve our website, identify new needs and assess potential improvements, with the aim of providing a better service to our visitors.
How to disable cookies?
You can allow, block or delete the cookies stored on your device by adjusting the settings in the browser installed on your computer.
Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Settings.
For further information, please refer to Microsoft Support or the browser’s Help section.
Firefox: Tools > Options > Privacy > History > Custom settings.
For further information, please consult Mozilla Support or the browser’s Help section.
Chrome: Settings > Show advanced options > Privacy > Content settings.
For further information, please consult Google Support or the browser’s Help section.
Safari: Preferences > Security.
For further information, please consult Apple’s support or the browser’s Help section.
What happens if cookies are disabled?
Some features of the services will be disabled, such as staying logged in, receiving location-based information or viewing certain videos