A cookie is a small text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its usefulness lies in the fact that the website is able to remember your visit when you return to browse that page. Cookies usually store information of a technical nature, personal preferences, customisation of content, usage statistics, links to social networks, access to user accounts, etc. The purpose of cookies is to adapt the content of the website to the user’s profile and needs; without cookies, the services offered by any page would be considerably reduced.
Cookies used on this website
Following the European Union data protection guidelines we detail the use of cookies on this website in order to inform you as accurately as possible.
This website uses the following cookies:
Session cookies, to ensure that users writing comments on the blog are human and not automated applications. This is to combat spam.
This website uses the following third-party cookies:
Google Analytics: stores cookies in order to compile statistics on traffic and volume of visits to this website. By using this website you consent to the processing of your data by Google. Therefore, any rights in this regard must be exercised by communicating directly with Google.
Social networks: Each social network uses its own cookies to enable you to click on buttons such as Like or Share.
Deactivation or deletion of cookies
Users may exercise their right to deactivate or delete cookies from this website at any time. These actions are performed differently depending on the browser used.
Additional notes
Neither this site nor its legal representatives are responsible for the content or accuracy of the privacy policies of the third parties mentioned in this cookie policy. Web browsers are the tools responsible for storing cookies and it is here that the user must exercise their right to delete or deactivate them. Neither this website nor its legal representatives can guarantee the correct or incorrect handling of cookies by these browsers. In some cases it is necessary to install cookies so that the browser does not forget your decision not to accept them. In the case of Google Analytics cookies, this company stores the cookies on servers located in the USA and undertakes not to share them with third parties, except where this is necessary for the operation of the system or where the law requires this. According to Google, it does not store your IP address. Google Inc. has adhered to the Safe Harbour agreement, which guarantees that all transferred data will be treated with a level of protection that complies with European regulations. Detailed information on this can be found at this link. If you would like information on how Google uses cookies, please follow this link. If you have any doubts or questions about this cookie policy, please do not hesitate to contact us via the contact section.
What is NOT a cookie?
They are not viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spam, spyware or pop-up windows.
What information does a cookie store?
Cookies do not usually store sensitive information about the user, such as credit card or bank details, photographs, identity documents or personal information, etc. The data stored are of a technical nature, personal preferences, customisation of content, etc.
The web server does not associate you as a person, but your web browser. In fact, if you usually surf with Internet Explorer and try to surf the same website with Firefox or Chrome, you will see that the web does not realise that you are the same person because it is actually associating the browser, not the person.
What types of cookies exist?
Technical cookies: these are the most basic and allow, among other things, to know when a human user or automated application is browsing, when an anonymous user and a registered user are browsing, operations that are fundamental to the functioning of any dynamic website.
Analysis cookies: they collect information on the type of navigation carried out, the sections most used, the products consulted, time of use, language, etc.
Advertising cookies: display advertisements based on navigation, country of origin, language, etc.
What are first-party and third-party cookies?
First-party cookies are those generated by the page 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 disable cookies?
To help you understand the extent of what can happen if you disable cookies, here are some examples:
You will not be able to share content from this website on Facebook, Twitter or other social networks. The website will not be able to adapt the content to your personal preferences, as is often the case in online shops.
It will not be possible to access the personal area of the website, such as My Account, My Profile or My Orders. Online shops: it will not be possible to shop online, but you will have to do so by phone or by visiting the physical shop, if any.
It will not be possible to customise geographical preferences, such as time zone, currency or language. The site will not be able to perform web analysis on visitors and web traffic, which will make it difficult for the site to compete.
It will not be possible to blog, upload photos, post comments, rate or vote on content. The website will not be able to know whether you are a human being or an automatic application that publishes spam.
It will not be possible to display targeted advertising, which will reduce the website’s advertising revenue. All social networks use cookies, if you disable them you will not be able to use any social network.
Can I delete cookies?
Yes, not only delete them, but also block them, either in general or for a specific domain.
To delete cookies from a website you need to go to your browser settings and there you can search for those associated with the domain in question and delete them.
Configuring cookies for popular browsers
Here is how to access a specific cookie in the Chrome browser. Note: these steps may vary depending on your browser version:
Access Settings or Preferences via the File menu or by clicking on the customisation icon in the top right-hand corner.
Several sections will be displayed, click on Show advanced options. Go to Privacy, Content Settings. Select All Cookies and Site Data.
A list of all cookies sorted by domain will be displayed. To make it easier to search for cookies from a particular domain, enter part or all of the address in the Search for cookies field. After performing this filter, one or more rows with the cookies of the requested website will appear on the screen. Now all that remains is to select it and press X to delete it.
To access the cookie settings of your Internet Explorer browser, follow the steps below (which may vary depending on your browser version):
Go to Tools, Internet Options Click on Privacy. Move the slider to set the desired privacy level.
To access the Firefox browser’s cookie settings, follow the steps below (which may vary depending on your browser version):
Go to Options or Preferences, depending on your operating system.
Click Privacy.
Under History, choose Use custom settings for history.
The option Accept Cookies is then displayed, which can be activated or deactivated according to your preferences.
To access cookie settings in the Safari browser for OSX follow these steps (which may vary depending on your browser version):
Go to Preferences, then to Privacy.
Here you will find the option Block cookies, which allows you to adjust the type of blocking you want.
To access the cookie settings in the Safari browser for iOS, follow these steps (which may vary depending on the browser version):
Go to Settings, then Safari.
Go to Privacy and Security and you will see the option Block cookies to adjust the type of blocking you want to do.
To access the browser’s cookie settings for Android devices, proceed as follows (may vary depending on browser version):
Start the browser and press the Menu button, then Settings.
Go to Security and Privacy and you will see the option Accept Cookies to check or uncheck the box.
To access the browser’s cookie settings for Windows Phone devices, proceed as follows (may vary depending on browser version):
Open Internet Explorer, then More, then Settings You can now check or uncheck the Allow cookies box.
