INFORMATION ABOUT COOKIES
In compliance with the modification of the “Law on Information Society Services” (LSSICE), established by Royal Decree 13/2012, it is mandatory to obtain the user’s explicit consent on all websites using non-essential cookies before the user navigates them.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies and similar technologies, such as local shared objects, flash cookies, or pixels, are tools used by web servers to store and retrieve information about visitors, ensuring the site functions properly.
These tools allow the server to remember data such as viewing preferences, login details, and items of interest.
COOKIES AFFECTED AND EXEMPTED BY THE REGULATION
The EU directive requires user consent for:
- Analytical cookies.
- Advertising and affiliation cookies.
Exempt cookies include:
- Technical cookies.
- Necessary cookies for website functionality or requested services.
WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES EXIST?
- Analytical cookies: Collect website usage data.
- Social cookies: Required for external social networks.
- Affiliate cookies: Track visits from affiliated websites.
- Advertising and behavioral cookies: Gather preferences and habits (retargeting).
- Technical and functional cookies: Essential for the website and contracted services.
COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE
- PHPSESSID: Technical and necessary, identifies the session. Deleted when the browser closes.
- _lang: Technical and necessary, identifies the session language. Deleted when the browser closes.
- ac_cookies: Technical and necessary, records cookie consent. Expires in 1 year.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _gat, _utma, etc.): Analytical cookies for visitor tracking. Expire between 10 minutes and 2 years.
- Social Media Cookies: Cookies from Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Google+ for integrations.
REVOKING CONSENT
Users can revoke consent and delete cookies through their browser settings. Refer to the specific browser instructions for details:
- Chrome: Instructions
- Internet Explorer: Instructions
- Firefox: Instructions
- Safari: Instructions
- Opera: Instructions
For other browsers, consult the relevant documentation.
