Cookies policy

Cookies policy

What are cookies, and why are they used?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the user’s device when accessing certain websites to store and retrieve information about the browsing done from their computer.

Cookies allow this website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the user’s decisions and habits. Some of the cookies used on the website are necessary for it to function.

It is important to note that the use of cookies does not provide personal data of the user.

This website uses own and third party cookies which are detailed below, please note that the installation of some of the cookies contained on the Web are necessary for the operation and its installation does not require consent.

What types of cookies are there?

Cookies, depending on how long they are activated, can be divided into session or permanent cookies:

  • Session cookies: the data collected and stored by these cookies are collected while the user browses the website and are deleted when the browser is closed. They are usually used to store information that is of interest to keep for the provision of the service requested by the user on a timely basis.
  • Persistent cookies: with these cookies, the data continues to be stored on the user’s computer for a certain period of time, thus facilitating the control of the preferences chosen by the user without having to repeat certain parameters each time the user visits the website.

In addition, depending on the entity that manages them, cookies can be classified as own or third party:

  • Own cookies: these cookies are sent to the user’s computer from a domain or terminal managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
  • Third-party cookies: these cookies are sent to the user’s computer from a computer or domain that is not managed by the editor, but is managed by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

In terms of purpose, cookies can be:

  • Technical cookies: these cookies allow traffic control and data communication.
  • Personalisation cookies: these cookies allow access to users according to certain characteristics that are collected (browser, language, etc.).
  • Analysis cookies: these cookies allow the party responsible for them to monitor and analyse the behaviour of website users and to draw up a user profile.
  • Advertising cookies: these cookies collect data on the management of advertising space on the website.

What cookies does the website use?

The user can consult and configure the use of cookies on the website.
It is important for the user to bear in mind that despite configuring the cookies on the website, some of the cookies installed are necessary to be able to use the website correctly; these cookies do not require the user’s consent or management.

How to disable cookies in your browser?

The configuration of cookies is reflected in the browser chosen by the user, additionally additional information is provided to the user on how you can allow, block or delete cookies installed on your computer by configuring the browser options installed on your computer. Please read the help section of your browser carefully to learn more about how to activate the ‘private mode’ or unblock certain cookies.

Additional information

For more information about the use of cookies and how to block them go to www.allaboutcookies.org, www.youronlinechoices.eu. If you have any questions or comments about our use of cookies, please contact us via email at legal@eurecat.org as the webmaster or web management service provider.