Cookies policy
INFORMATION ABOUT COOKIES
Due to the entry into force of the relevant modification of the “Law on Information Society Services” (LSSICE) established by Royal Decree 13/2012, it is mandatory to obtain the express consent of the user of all web pages that use non-essential cookies, before they browse them.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies and other similar technologies, such as local shared objects, flash cookies, or pixels, are tools used by web servers to store and retrieve information about their visitors, as well as to ensure the proper functioning of the site.
By using these devices, the web server can remember certain user data, such as their preferences for viewing the server’s pages, username and password, products of interest, etc.
COOKIES AFFECTED BY REGULATIONS AND EXEMPT COOKIES
According to the EU directive, cookies that require informed consent from the user are analytics cookies and advertising and affiliate cookies, while technical cookies and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services expressly requested by the user are exempt.
WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES EXIST?
Regarding the types of cookies, there are five main groups:
- Analytical cookies: collect information about how the website is used.
- Social cookies: These are cookies necessary for external social networks.
- Affiliate cookies: allow tracking of visits from other websites, with which the website establishes an affiliate agreement (affiliate companies).
- Advertising and behavioral cookies: collect information about the user’s personal preferences and choices (retargeting).
- Technical and functional cookies: these are strictly necessary for the use of the website and for the provision of the contracted service.