cookie policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s device when they visit a website.

These files may contain information relating to browsing, the User’s preferences, the selected language, the session or certain settings on the Website.

There are also other technologies that work in a similar way and can be used to collect information about browsing activity. For the purposes of this Cookies Policy, all of these are covered by the term “cookies”.

What are cookies used for on this website?

Cookies help to improve the functioning and browsing experience of the website.

They may be used, amongst other purposes, for:

• To remember certain user preferences, such as language.
• To facilitate the proper functioning of and navigation through the Website.
• To analyse, statistically, how users utilise the website.
• To improve the content and services on offer.

Where necessary, cookies will only be installed once the User has given their consent.

What are cookies not used for?

The cookies used on this website do not directly store particularly sensitive information such as passwords, bank details or similar information.

Who uses the information stored in cookies?

The information stored in first-party cookies is used by the Website Owner.

In some cases, third-party cookies may also be used, managed by external organisations that provide certain services, such as analytics and measurement tools or features integrated into the Website.

Where third-party cookies are used, the relevant information will be set out in this Cookies Policy.

Managing and configuring cookies

When accessing the Website, Users can manage their preferences via the cookie banner or settings panel.

From this panel, you will be able to:

• Accept cookies.
• Reject cookies that are not strictly necessary.
• Configure your preferences according to the available categories.
• To amend or subsequently withdraw the consent given.

Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function may be installed without the need for consent.

How to disable or delete cookies from your browser

Users can also restrict, block or delete the cookies stored on their device via their browser settings.

Please note that the procedure may vary depending on the browser used.

You can find further information via the following links:

• Firefox: Configuring and managing cookies in Mozilla Firefox.
• Google Chrome: Configuring and managing cookies in Google Chrome.
• Microsoft Edge: Configuring and managing cookies in Microsoft Edge.
• Safari: Configuring and managing cookies in Safari.

Disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some features of the website.

Types of cookies used

Depending on the organisation that manages them

First-party cookies

These are cookies that are sent to the User’s device from a computer or domain managed by the Data Controller itself, from which the requested service is provided.

Third-party cookies

These are cookies that are sent to the User’s device from a computer or domain managed by an entity other than the Data Controller.

Third-party cookies are also defined as those which, although sent from a domain managed by the Data Controller, allow the information obtained to be processed by a third party for its own purposes.

According to their purpose

Technical or essential cookies

These are the cookies required to enable you to navigate the website and use its various features or services.

They may be used, for example, to manage the session, maintain security, remember certain settings or ensure the Website functions correctly.

Analytics or measurement cookies

They enable the tracking and analysis of website users’ behaviour.

The information collected through these types of cookies is used to measure activity on the site and to improve its content and performance.

Preference or personalisation cookies

They enable information to be stored so that the User can access the service with specific settings, such as their chosen language or other browsing preferences.

Depending on how long they remain active

Session cookies

These are cookies designed to collect and store data whilst the User is accessing the Website.

They usually disappear when the user closes the browser or logs out.

Persistent cookies

These are cookies where the data remains stored on the device and may be processed for a period determined by the controller of the cookie.

The duration can vary from a few minutes to longer periods, depending on the purpose.

Details of the cookies used on this website

This section must include a specific list of the cookies used by the Website, stating, where applicable:

• Cookie name
• Supplier
• Purpose
• Type
• Duration

The list of cookies must be kept up to date in line with the tools and services used on the website.