What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a file or device that is downloaded to a user’s terminal equipment for the purpose of storing data that can be updated and retrieved by the entity responsible for its installation. In other words, it is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages.
Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or their device and, depending on the information they contain and how the device is used, they can be used to recognize the user.
Types of Cookies
There are different types of cookies depending primarily on their nature. For illustrative purposes, cookies can be classified as follows:
According to Duration:
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Session Cookies: These are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website. They are typically used to store information that is only needed for the provision of the requested service on a single occasion (e.g., a list of purchased products) and are deleted once the session ends.
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Persistent Cookies: These store data on the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie controller, which may range from a few minutes to several years.
According to Purpose:
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Technical Cookies: These allow the user to browse through a website, platform, or application and use the different options or services available, including those used by the website owner to manage and operate the site and enable its functions and services (e.g., controlling traffic and data communication, identifying sessions, accessing restricted areas, and similar technical functions).
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Personalization Cookies: These store information so that the user can access the service with certain characteristics that may differentiate their experience from that of other users, such as language, the number of results shown when performing a search, appearance or content of the service based on the type of browser or region from which the user accesses the service.
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Analytics Cookies: These allow the controller to monitor and analyze the behavior of users on websites to which they are linked, including measuring the impact of advertisements. The data collected is used to measure website, application, or platform activity to improve services based on the usage data analysis.
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Behavioral Advertising Cookies: These store information on user behavior obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, enabling the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it.
According to the Managing Entity:
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First-Party Cookies: These are sent to the user’s terminal from a device or domain managed by the website owner and from which the requested service is provided.
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Third-Party Cookies: These are sent to the user’s terminal from a device or domain that is not managed by the website owner but by another entity that processes data obtained through the cookies.
What Type of Cookies Does This Website Use?
This website uses cookies to facilitate user navigation and use, ensure access to specific services, and improve the website’s functional configuration.
Cookie Summary
| Type | Name | Session/Persistent | First/Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | pll_language | 1 year | First-Party |
| Analytics | _ga | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days | First-Party |
| Analytics | ga* | 1 year, 1 month, 4 days | First-Party |
How to Manage Cookie Settings
Below is a brief explanation of how to check and configure the cookie settings in the most commonly used browsers.
Most browsers allow users to get general information about cookies on a website, specifically verify their presence, duration, and removal method. For your reference, here are links related to cookie settings:
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Google Chrome
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Mozilla Firefox
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Internet Explorer
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Safari
Users can allow, block, or delete cookies installed on their device by modifying the browser settings according to the instructions provided. Typically, cookie settings are found in the “Preferences” or “Tools” menu of each browser. If in doubt, users can consult the browser’s help section for assistance.
Please note: Blocking all cookies may affect website content, as well as certain functionalities and services.
Retention Period
Data collected through cookies will be stored only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, without prejudice to legal obligations.
For more information on personal data processing, please consult our Privacy Policy.