Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

In English, the term “cookie” means a 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 information about your browsing, habits, preferences, content customizations, etc.

There are other similar technologies that also collect data about your browsing activity, and we refer to all of these technologies as “cookies” collectively.

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 the website functions. The main purpose of our cookies is to improve your browsing experience. For example, they remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) during your browsing session and for future visits. The information collected by cookies also allows us to improve the website, tailor it to your interests as a user, speed up searches you perform, etc.

In certain cases, if we have obtained your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as obtaining information that allows us to display advertising based on the analysis of your browsing habits.

What are cookies NOT used for on this website?

The cookies we use do not store sensitive personally identifiable 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, Google Analytics typically manages the statistics collected about the number of visits, popular content, etc.

How can you avoid the use of cookies on this website?

If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can REJECT their use or CONFIGURE which ones you want to avoid and which ones you allow (this document provides detailed information about each type of cookie, its purpose, recipient, duration, etc.).

If you have accepted them, we will not ask again unless you delete the cookies on your device as indicated in the following section. If you wish to revoke your consent, you will need to delete the cookies and reconfigure them.

How can you disable and delete the use of cookies?

The website displays information about its cookie policy in the cookie banner accessible on all pages of the website. The cookie banner provides essential information about data processing and allows the user to perform the following actions:

• ACCEPT or REJECT the installation of cookies or withdraw previously given consent.
• Change cookie preferences from the “Customize Cookies” page, accessible from the Cookie Notice or the Customize Cookies page.

To restrict, block, or delete cookies from this website (including those used by third parties), you can do so at any time by modifying your browser settings. Please note that these settings are different for each browser.

The following links provide instructions on how to enable or disable cookies in the most common browsers.

• Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari

What types of cookies are used on this website?

Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following cookies:

ACCORDING TO THE ENTITY THAT MANAGES THEM

First-party cookies:

These are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the website editor, from which the requested service is provided.

Third-party cookies:

These are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the website editor but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies.

If cookies are served from a computer or domain managed by the website editor, but the information collected through them is managed by a third party, they cannot be considered first-party cookies if the third party uses them for its own purposes (e.g., improving the services it provides or providing advertising services on behalf of other entities).

ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE

Technical cookies:

These are necessary for the navigation and proper functioning of our website. For example, they control traffic and data communication, identify sessions, access restricted areas, handle registration or participation requests for an event, count visits for software licensing billing purposes, use security elements during navigation, store content for video or audio streaming, enable dynamic content (e.g., loading animation for text or image), or share content through social media.

Analytics cookies:

These allow us to quantify the number of users and statistically analyze how they use the website.

Preferences or customization cookies:

These allow us to remember information so that the user can access the service with specific features that differentiate their experience from other users. For example, language, number of search results displayed, appearance or content of the service based on the type of browser used or the region from which the service is accessed, etc.

ACCORDING TO THE TIME THEY REMAIN ACTIVATED

Session cookies:

These are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website.

They are usually used to store information that is only relevant to provide the requested service to the user on a single occasion (e.g., a list of purchased products) and disappear when the session ends.

Persistent cookies:

These are stored on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a defined period by the cookie’s controller, which can range from a few minutes to several years. In this regard, it should be specifically assessed whether the use of persistent cookies is necessary, as privacy risks could be reduced by using session cookies. In any case, when installing persistent cookies, it is recommended to minimize their duration to the necessary minimum based on the purpose for which they are used. In this regard, Opinion 4/2012 of the WP29 stated that for a cookie to be exempt from the requirement of informed consent, its expiration should be related to its purpose. Therefore, session cookies are much more likely to be considered exempt than persistent cookies.

Details of cookies used on this website: