What are cookies and why they are used?

What are cookies and why are they used?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the user's device when accessing certain websites to store and retrieve information about the navigation that is carried out from their computer.

Cookies allow this website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the user's decisions and habits. Some of the cookies used on the website are necessary for its operation.

It is important to emphasize that the use of cookies does not provide personal data of the user.

This website uses its own and third-party cookies which are detailed below, please note that the installation of some of the cookies that appear on the website are necessary for operation and their installation does not require consent.

What types of cookies exist?

Cookies, depending on the time they are activated, can be divided into session or permanent cookies: Session cookies: the data collected and stored by these cookies are collected while the user is browsing the Web and are deleted when closing the browser They are usually used to store information that is important to keep for the provision of the service for the user who requests it on time. Persistent cookies: with these cookies the data continues to be stored on the user's computer for a certain period of time , thus facilitating the control of the preferences chosen by the user without having to repeat certain parameters each time he visits the Web. Additionally, according to the entity that manages them, cookies can be classified as own or third-party: Cookies own: these cookies are sent to the user's computer from a domain or terminal by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by Third-party cookies is provided: these cookies are sent to the computer of the user from a computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but is managed by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies. Regarding the purpose, the cookies can be: Technical cookies: these cookies allow traffic and data communication to be controlled Personalization cookies: these cookies allow access to users according to some specific characteristics that are collected (browser, language, etc.).Cookies of analysis: these cookies allow the person in charge of these, the monitoring and analysis of the behavior of the users of the websites and allow the elaboration of a user profile. Advertising cookies: these cookies collect data on the management of the advertising spaces on the website.

Which cookies does the website use?

The user can consult and configure the use of cookies on the website in CONFIGURATION OF COOKIES It is important for the user to bear in mind that despite configuring the cookies of the website, some of the cookies installed are necessary to be able to use the website correctly, these cookies do not require your consent or management.

Cookie	type	duration	Description
cookiesAccepted	persistent	12 months	The cookie is defined by the GDPR cookie consent plugin and is used to store whether or not the user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
_ga	persistent	2 years	It is used to distinguish users.

How to enable cookies in your browser?

The configuration of cookies is reflected in the browser used by the user, although the user is informed how he can allow, block or delete cookies on his computer by configuring the options of his browser chosen to navigate. Read carefully the browser's help section to learn in detail how to activate "private mode" or unblock certain cookies. Depending on the browser used by the user and its functionality, it may involve the installation of cookies which are considered by third parties. For example, if the user uses the Google browser and uses the option to translate the language of the website, Google installs cookies on the user's computer that are not managed by the person responsible for This website and for which you are not responsible. Here are the links to the browser cookie configuration instructions: Information about cookies for Internet Explorer. Information about cookies for Mozilla Firefox. Information about cookies for Opera. Information about cookies for Google Chrome. Information about cookies for Safari. Additional information For more information on the use of cookies and how to block them, access www.allaboutcookies.org, www.youronlinechoices.eu. If you have any questions or comments about our use of cookies, please contact us via email at info@eurecat.org as the person responsible for the website or as the provider of the management service of this website.