What is a cookie?

A cookie is a harmless text file which is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. The use of the cookie is that the website is able to remember your visit when you return to the page. Although many people are not aware of it, cookies have been used since 20 years ago when the first World Wide Web browsers appeared. What is a cookie NOT? It is not a virus, a trojan, a worm, spam, spyware, or a pop-up.

What information does a cookie store?

Cookies do not usually store sensitive information about you, such as credit card or bank details, photographs, your DNI identity number or personal information, etc. The data that they store are technical, about personal preferences, customisation of content, etc. The web server does not associate with you as a person, but rather with your web browser. In fact, if you usually browse with Internet Explorer and try to navigate on the same website with Firefox or Chrome you will see that the website does not realise that you are the same person because in reality it is associating with the browser, not the person.

What types of cookies exist?

Technical cookies: They are the most basic and allow, among other things, to know when a human or an automated application is browsing, when an anonymous or registered user is browsing, and basic functions for the function of any dynamic website. Analysis cookies: They collect information about the type of browsing being carried out, the sections used most, products viewed, time zone, language, etc. Advertising cookies: Show advertisements according to browsing, country, language, etc.

What are own and third party cookies?

Own cookies are those generated by the website that you are visiting and third party cookies are those generated by external services or providers such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.

What happens if I deactivate cookies?

So that you understand the effect that deactivating cookies can have we will give some examples: You will not be able to share content from the website on Facebook, Twitter or any other social network. The website will not be able to adapt its content to your personal preferences, as tends to happen in online shops. You will not be able to access the personal section of the website, for example, such as My account, My profile, or My orders. Online shops: It will be impossible for you to make purchases online; they will have to be made by telephone or by visiting the physical shop if one exists. It will not be possible to customise your geographical preferences such as time zone, currency or language. The website will not be able to carry out web analysis on visitors and web traffic, which will make it difficult for the website to be competitive. You will not be able to write in the blog, upload photos, post comments, or evaluate or vote on content. The website will also not know whether you are a human or an automated application which publishes spam. You will not be able to be shown sectored advertising, which will reduce the advertising revenue of the website. All social networks use cookies, and if you deactivate them you will not be able to use any social network.

Can you remove cookies?

Yes. Not only remove, but also block, generally or individually for a specific website. To remove the cookies from a website you must go to your browser’s settings and search for the cookies associated with the website in question and proceed to remove them.

Cookie configuration for the most popular browsers.

Below we will describe how to access a specific cookie from the Chrome navigator. Note: these steps may vary depending on the version of the browser: Go to Configuration or Preferences through the Archive menu or by clicking on the customisation icon which appears at the top right. You will see different sections, click on the option Show advanced options. Go to Privacy, Content Settings. Select All cookies and site data. A list of all cookies ordered by website will appear. To make it easier to find the cookies of a specific website, enter the address partially or fully in the Search cookies field. After applying this filter, one or various lines with the cookies of the requested website will appear. Now you just have to select it and click the X to proceed with its removal.

To access cookie configuration from the Internet Explorer browser, follow these steps (they may vary depending on the version of the browser):

Go to Tools, Internet Options Click on Privacy Move the scroll bar to adjust the level of privacy that you desire.

To access cookie configuration from the Firefox browser follow these steps (they may vary depending on the version of the browser):

Go to Options or Preferences, depending on your version. Click on Privacy. In History choose Use custom settings for history. Now you will see the Accept cookies option, and can activate or deactivate it according to your preferences.

To access cookie configuration from the Safari for OSX operating system follow these steps (they may vary depending on the version of the browser):

Go to Preferences, then Privacy. Here you will see the Block cookies option to adjust the type of block you wish to carry out.

To access cookie configuration from the Safari for iOS browser follow these steps (they may vary depending on the version of the browser):

Go to Settings, then Safari. Go to Privacy and Security, you will see the Block cookies option to adjust the type of block you wish to carry out.

To access cookie configuration for the browser for Android devices follow these steps (they may vary depending on the version of the browser):

Open the browser and click Menu, then Settings. Go to Security and Privacy, you will see the option Accept cookies and be able to select or deselect the check box.

To access cookie configuration for the browser for Windows Phone follow these steps (they may vary depending on the version of the browser):

Open Internet Explorer, then More, then Configuration. Now you can select or deselect the Allow cookies check box.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small text file which is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. The use of the cookie is that the website is able to remember your visit when you return to the page. Cookies tend to store technical information, personal preferences, customisation of content, usage statistics, links to social networks, access to user accounts, etc. The purpose of the cookie is to adapt the content of the website to your profile and needs, and without them the services offered by any website would be noticeably reduced. If you would like more information about what cookies are, what they store, how to remove them, deactivate them, etc., please follow this link.

Cookies used on this website

This website uses the following own cookies: Session cookies, to guarantee that users who write comments on the blog are humans and not automated applications. This is how we combat spam. This website uses the following third party cookies: Google Analytics: Stores cookies to gather statistics on traffic and volume of visits to this website. By using this website you are consenting to Google using this information about you. Therefore, the exercise of any right in this sense must be made through communicating directly with Google. Social networks: Each social network uses its own cookies so that you can click buttons such as Like or Share.

Deactivation or removal of cookies

At any time you can exercise your right to deactivate or remove cookies from this website. These actions are made differently depending on the browser that you are using. Here is a quick guide for the most popular browsers.

Additional notes

Neither this website nor its legal representatives are responsible for the content or the authenticity of the privacy policies which third parties mentioned in this cookie policy may have. Web browsers are tools which store cookies and from them you can exercise your right to remove or deactivate them. Neither this website nor its legal representatives can guarantee the correct or incorrect use of cookies by the aforementioned browsers. In some cases it is necessary to install cookies so that the browser does not forget your decision to not accept them. In the case of Google Analytics cookies, this company stores cookies on servers located in the Italy and commits to not sharing them with third parties, except in cases when it is necessary for the function of the system or when the law deems it necessary. According to Google it does not store your IP address. Google Inc. is a company which adheres to the Safe Harbour Agreement which guarantees that all data transferred will be treated with a level of protection consistent with European regulations. You can find detailed information on this through this link. If you would like information about Google’s use of cookies please follow this link http://www.google.it/intl/en/policies/privacy/partners/. For any other question or query about this cookie policy, don’t hesitate to contact us through the contact section.