What are cookies?
In English, the term “cookie” means biscuit, but in the context of web browsing, a “cookie” is something completely different.
When you access our website, a small amount of text called a “cookie” is stored in your device’s browser. This text contains various types of information about your browsing, habits, preferences, content customizations, etc.
There are other technologies that work in a similar way and are also used to collect data about your browsing activity. We will refer to all these technologies as “cookies.”
The specific uses we make of these technologies are described in this document.
What are cookies used for on this website?
Cookies are an essential part of how our website works. The main purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, they help remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during navigation and future visits. The information collected by cookies also allows us to improve the website, tailor it to your interests, speed up your searches, etc.
In certain cases, if we have obtained your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as collecting information to display advertising based on your browsing habits.
What are cookies NOT used for on this website?
The cookies we use do not store sensitive personal identification information such as your name, address, password, etc.
Who uses the information stored in cookies?
The information stored in the cookies on our website is used exclusively by us, except for those identified as ‘third-party cookies,’ which are used and managed by external entities that provide services to enhance the user experience. For example, statistics about the number of visits and the most popular content are typically managed by Google Analytics.
Third-party cookies are also commonly used to ensure secure payment transactions through the website.
How can I avoid the use of cookies on this website?
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can REFUSE their use or CONFIGURE which cookies you want to allow or block (this document provides detailed information about each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).
If you have already accepted them, we will not ask you again unless you delete the cookies on your device, as explained in the next section.
If you want to revoke your consent, you will need to delete the cookies and reconfigure them.
How do I disable and delete cookies?
To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this website (and those used by third parties), you can do so at any time by modifying your browser settings. Please note that the procedure varies depending on the browser, but you will usually find the cookie settings in the ‘Preferences,’ ‘Tools,’ or ‘Options’ menu, followed by “Privacy and Security” or “Clear browsing data.”
For more details on cookie settings for each browser, you can check the browser’s ‘Help’ menu.
What types of cookies are used on this website?
Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following:
ACCORDING TO WHO MANAGES THEM
First-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain managed by the website’s owner and from which the requested service is provided.
Third-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain that is not managed by the website’s owner, but by another entity that processes the data collected through cookies.
If cookies are served from a computer or domain managed by the website owner, but the collected information is handled by a third party for their own purposes (e.g., advertising services), they are not considered first-party cookies.
ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE
Technical cookies:
These are necessary for browsing and for the website to function correctly. For example, they help control traffic and data communication, identify user sessions, access restricted areas, remember items in a shopping cart, manage payments, prevent fraud related to security, register for events, count visits for software licensing purposes, use security features, store content for multimedia playback, enable dynamic content (e.g., text or image loading animations), or share content on social networks.
Analytics cookies:
These allow us to quantify the number of users and measure and analyze how users interact with our services. This helps us improve our product and service offerings.
Preference or personalization cookies:
These store information that allows the user to access the service with certain personalized features, such as language selection, the number of search results displayed, or the appearance and content of the service depending on the type of browser or region from which the service is accessed.
Behavioral advertising cookies:
These, whether managed by us or third parties, allow us to analyze your browsing habits to display advertising relevant to your profile.
ACCORDING TO THE DURATION OF THEIR ACTIVITY
Session cookies:
These are designed to collect and store data while the user is on the website. They are typically used to store information needed only for a single service request (e.g., a list of purchased products) and disappear when the session ends.
Persistent cookies:
These store data on the user’s device, which can be accessed and processed for a defined period by the cookie’s owner. This period can range from a few minutes to several years. The use of persistent cookies should be carefully considered, as they may pose privacy risks.
