A cookie is a small text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its main purpose is to allow the website to remember your visit when you return to browse that page. Cookies typically store technical information, personal preferences, content personalization, usage statistics, links to social networks, user account access, and more. The goal of a cookie is to adapt the web content to your profile and needs; without cookies, the services offered by any website would be significantly diminished.
More information about cookies
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a harmless text file stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its main purpose is to enable the website to remember your visit when you browse that page again. Although many people are unaware of this, cookies have been in use for over 20 years, emerging alongside the very first browsers for the World Wide Web.
What is NOT a cookie?
It is not a virus, a trojan, a worm, spam, spyware, nor does it open pop-up windows.
What information does a cookie store?
Cookies do not typically store sensitive information about you, such as credit card or bank details, photographs, your ID card, or personal information. The data they store is technical in nature, consisting of personal preferences, content personalization, etc.
The web server does not associate this data with you as an individual, but rather with your web browser. In fact, if you regularly browse with Internet Explorer and try browsing the same website with Firefox or Chrome, you will see that the website does not realize you are the same person, because it is identifying the browser, not the individual.
What types of cookies exist?
- Technical cookies: These are the most basic and allow, among other things, the website to know whether a human or an automated application is browsing, or whether an anonymous or registered user is browsing. These are fundamental tasks for the operation of any dynamic website.
- Analytical cookies: These collect information on the type of browsing you are doing, the sections you use the most, products viewed, time of use, language, etc.
- Advertising cookies: These display advertising based on your browsing habits, your country of origin, language, etc.
What are first-party and third-party cookies?
- First-party cookies are generated by the page you are currently visiting.
- Third-party cookies are generated by external services or providers such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.
What happens if I disable cookies?
To help you understand the impact of disabling cookies, here are a few common examples:
- You will not be able to share content from that website on Facebook, Twitter, or any other social network.
- The website will not be able to adapt its content to your personal preferences, as is common in online stores.
- You will not be able to access personal areas of the website, such as My Account, My Profile, or My Orders.
- Online Shopping: It will be impossible to make online purchases; you would have to order by phone or visit the physical store if one exists.
- It will be impossible to customize your geographical preferences, such as time zone, currency, or language.
- The website will not be able to perform web analytics on visitors and traffic, making it harder for the site to remain competitive.
- You will not be able to write on the blog, upload photos, post comments, or rate content. The website will also be unable to verify whether you are a human or an automated bot posting spam.
- Targeted advertising cannot be displayed, which will reduce the website’s ad revenue.
- All social networks use cookies; if you disable them, you will not be able to use any social network.
Can cookies be deleted and/or blocked?
Yes, cookies can be deleted and blocked. Below are links to the cookie settings for the most commonly used browsers so you can adjust them according to your preferences:
- Google Chrome: Chrome Support
- Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Support
- Safari: Safari Support
- Microsoft Edge: Edge Support
- Internet Explorer: IE Support
What types of cookies does this website use?
Cookies used on this website
Following the guidelines of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), we proceed to detail the use of cookies on this website to inform you as accurately as possible.
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies are fundamental for the basic functions of the website; without them, the website will not function as intended. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Stores the user’s consent preferences and prevents the cookie banner from being displayed on every visit. | 6 months | Necessary |
| pll_language | Polylang | Stores the language selected by the user to display the website in the corresponding language version. | 1 year | Functional |
| __Secure-ENID | Stores user preferences and enhances the security of Google services integrated into the website. | 13 months | Necessary |
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide metrics such as visitor count, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and collects statistics about website usage. | 13 months | Analytics |
| _ga_5ST4KRMZBC | Google Analytics | Maintains the session state and records user interactions to generate usage reports. | 13 months | Analytics |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Stores the user identifier to analyse browsing behaviour across sessions. | 1 year | Analytics |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Groups a user’s page views within the same session for behavioural analysis. | 1 day | Analytics |
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver customized advertisements to visitors based on the pages they have previously visited, and to analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and attributes conversions to ads. | 3 months | Advertising |
International Data Transfers
We inform you that the aforementioned International Data Transfers are not based on an adequacy decision by the European Commission, nor on the offer of appropriate safeguards; therefore, they do not have an ideal level of protection in accordance with the provisions of the GDPR. For all relevant purposes, we inform you that this fact may entail certain risks for the protection of your personal data. These associated risks may include the absence of an equivalent supervisory data protection authority, and/or equivalent data processing protection principles, and/or equivalent data subject protection rights.
For more information, please visit our Privacy Policy.
Disabling or Deleting Cookies
Regarding the use of cookies on this website, the user authorizes and consents to their use in the following manner:
Furthermore, regarding add-ons from external entities (such as services from Google Inc.) used on our web portal, we recommend that all users review the privacy policies of each service provider to obtain further information:
Additional Notes
- Neither this website nor its legal representatives are responsible for the content or accuracy of the privacy policies that third parties mentioned in this cookie policy may have.
- Web browsers are the tools responsible for storing cookies, and you must exercise your right to delete or disable them directly through your browser. Neither this website nor its legal representatives can guarantee the correct or incorrect handling of cookies by the aforementioned browsers.
- In some cases, it is necessary to install cookies so that the browser does not forget your decision not to accept them.
- If you have any doubts or questions about this cookie policy, please do not hesitate to contact us through our contact section.
