Cookies policy
In accordance with Spanish regulations governing the use of cookies in relation to the provision of electronic communications services, as set out in Royal Decree-Law 13/2012 of March 30, we inform you about the cookies used on the GAPSA website (also the service provider) and the reason for their use. Furthermore, we inform you that by browsing the website you are consenting to their use.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain websites. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or their device, and, depending on the information they contain and how you use your device, they can be used to recognize the user. Cookies are associated only with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide any information that would allow the identification of your personal data.
COOKIES AFFECTED BY REGULATIONS AND EXEMPT COOKIES
According to the EU directive, cookies that require informed consent from the user are analytics cookies and advertising and affiliate cookies, while technical cookies and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services expressly requested by the user are exempt.
TYPES OF COOKIES
a) Depending on the entity that manages them, there are first-party cookies (those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided) and third-party cookies (those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies).
b) Depending on how long they remain active, there are session cookies (designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website) and persistent cookies (in which the data is stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie owner – it can range from a few minutes to several years).
c) According to the purpose for which they process the information they collect, they can be:
– Technical cookies (necessary for the use of the website and the provision of the contracted service),
– Personalization cookies (which allow the user to access the service with predefined characteristics, such as language, type of
browser, regional settings, etc.)
– Analytics cookies (collect information on website usage),
– Advertising cookies (collect information about users’ preferences and personal choices),
– Affiliate cookies (allow tracking of visits from other websites with which this website has an affiliate agreement).
TYPES OF COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE
The cookies used on our website are session and third-party cookies. They allow us to store and access information related to language, browser type, and other general user-defined characteristics, as well as to track and analyze user activity in order to improve and provide our services more efficiently and in a more personalized way. These cookies are temporary and solely intended to enhance browsing efficiency. Under no circumstances do these cookies themselves provide personal data, nor are they used to collect such data.
The use of cookies offers advantages, such as:
– facilitating user navigation and access to the various services offered by this website;
– preventing users from having to configure predefined general settings each time they access the website; and
– improving the operation and services provided through this website, following the analysis of information obtained through the installed cookies.
By accessing our website, you are informed that if you continue browsing, various third-party cookies will be installed. By doing so, you consent to the installation of certain cookies whose sole purpose is to record access to our website for the creation of anonymous statistics on visits, always collecting information anonymously. You are not required to accept the installation of these cookies; you can still browse our entire website.
In various sections of our website, social media cookies may be installed, specifically the following:
• Twitter cookie, as set out in its privacy and cookie policy.
• Facebook cookie, as set out in its cookie policy.
• LinkedIn cookie, as set out on its page regarding the use of cookies.
• Google+ and Google Maps cookies, as set out on their page regarding the types of cookies they use.
REVOCATION
At any time you can access your browser settings to accept or reject all cookies, or select which cookies you allow and which you do not, by following one of the procedures below, depending on the browser you use:
Google Chrome (in the Tools Menu):
Configuration > Show advanced options > Privacy (Content settings) > Cookies: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktopandhl=es
Microsoft Internet Explorer (in the Tools Menu):
Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced:
https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Firefox:
Options > Privacy > Cookies:
https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies-sitios-web-rastrear-preferencias
Safari, iPad y iPhone:
Preferences > Privacy:
https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=es_ES
Opera:
Configuration > Options > Advanced > Cookies: http://help.opera.com/Windows/12.00/es-ES/cookies.html
These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that these instructions will be completely accurate for your browser version. You may also be using a different browser not listed here, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid these discrepancies, you can access the settings directly through your browser’s options, usually found in the “Options” menu under the “Privacy” section. (Please consult your browser’s help for more information.)
DISABLING/ACTIVATING AND DELETING COOKIES
To restrict or block cookies, you can do so through your browser settings.
If you do not want websites to place any cookies on your computer, you can adjust your browser settings to notify you before any cookie is placed.
Similarly, you can adjust the settings so that your browser rejects all cookies, or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any cookies that are already on your computer. Please note that you will have to adjust the settings separately for each browser and device you use.
Please note that if you choose not to accept cookies, we can no longer guarantee that our website will function properly. Some site features may be lost, and you may no longer be able to view certain websites. Furthermore, rejecting cookies does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. The ads simply won’t be tailored to your interests and will appear more frequently.
Each browser has a different method for adjusting these settings. If necessary, consult your browser’s help function to configure the correct settings.
To disable cookies on your mobile phone, please consult your device’s manual for more information.
You can find more information about cookies online at http://www.aboutcookies.org/.
Given how the internet and websites work, we don’t always have information about the cookies placed by third parties through our website. This is especially true when our website contains what are called embedded elements: text, documents, images, or short videos that are stored elsewhere but displayed on or through our website.
Therefore, if you encounter this type of cookie on this website and it is not listed above, please let us know. Alternatively, you can contact the third party directly to ask about the cookies they place, their purpose and duration, and how they ensure your privacy.