Cookies policy

Cookies policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are a set of data that a server deposits in the User's browser and that can be requested later to recognize them over a series of visits. In other words, it is a small text file that is stored on the hard drive of the computer and that serves to identify the User when they reconnect to the website. Its purpose is to record the User's visit and save certain information.

Types of Cookies Used

This website uses its own and third-party cookies. Own cookies are sent to your computer from our own computers or domain. However, in certain cases, we may work together with other third parties to provide services through the website (third-party cookies).

According to the period of time they remain active on the computer, we can distinguish:

  • Session Cookies
    They are a type of cookies designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website. As the name suggests, these cookies are stored on your terminal until the user's browsing session ends.
  • Persistent Cookies
    They are a type of cookies in which the data is still stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie controller, which can range from a few minutes to several years.

According to the purpose for which the data obtained through cookies is processed, we can distinguish between:

  • Technical Cookies
    Technical cookies are those that are essential and strictly necessary for the correct operation of a website and the use of the different options and services it offers.
  • Customization Cookies
    These cookies allow the user to access the service with some predefined general characteristics on their terminal or that the user defines. For example, the language, the type of browser through which they access the service, the selected content design, the geolocation of the terminal, and the regional configuration from which they access the service.
Own and third-party cookies
CookieTypeDurationPurpose
cookie_consentTechnical cookie15 daysStore the user's consent for the use of cookies during the period in which this cookie is valid.
NEXT_LOCALETechnical cookieSessionLanguage selection
cookie_analyticsTechnical cookie15 daysIndicate whether the user has accepted analytics cookies (Google Analytics).

Third-party cookies

On our Website, we use the Google Analytics audience measurement system, a web analysis tool from Google LLC. (“Google”), with headquarters at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043 (USA), which allows us to understand how users interact with our Site. The installation of the analytical cookies of this service together with our server log files allows us to know the total number of users who visit our Website and the most popular parts of it. Thanks to them, we obtain information that can help us improve navigation and provide better service to users and customers. We inform you that Google is adhered to the Privacy Shield of the EU-USA.

Below you can see the detailed list of Cookies installed by the Google Analytics service through our Website:

  • Google Analytics (_ga) → Used to identify and distinguish a user. They store a unique client identifier (client ID), which is randomly generated. It is used to calculate user interactions (visits, user data, sessions, and campaigns) in order to optimize the services they offer. Owner: Google. Duration: 2 years.
  • Google Analytics (_gid) → Used to identify the same user during a single day. Owner: Google. Duration: 2 years.
  • Google Analytics (_gat) → Used to differentiate between the different tracking objects created in the session. The cookie is updated each time it sends data to Google Analytics. Owner: Google. Duration: 1 minute. We include below the link to the Google website where you can consult the description of the type of cookies used by Google Analytics and their expiration period:
    https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage?hl=en.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers accept cookies, but you can change your web browser settings to reject new cookies, disable existing ones, or notify you when someone sends you a new cookie on your device. To change the settings, follow the instructions provided by each browser:

  • Internet Explorer: Tools> Internet Options> Privacy. Or click here for more information.
  • Firefox: Tools> Options> Privacy> History> Custom Settings. Or click here for more information.
  • Chrome: Settings> Show advanced settings> Privacy> Content settings. Or click here for more information.
  • Safari: Preferences> Security. Or click here for more information.
  • Opera: Settings. Or click here for more information.

Blocking the use of cookies in your browsing may cause some services or features of the website to be unavailable.

Changes to the Cookies Policy

We may update the Cookies Policy of our website, so we recommend reviewing this policy each time you access our website to be properly informed about how and why we use cookies.

Additional Information

For more information on the processing of your personal data, you can consult our Privacy Policy.