Cookies policy

A cookie  is a small text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any web page. Its usefulness is for the website to be able to remember your visit when you browse that page again. Cookies usually store technical information, personal preferences, content customization, usage statistics, links to social networks, access to user accounts, etc. The objective of the cookie is to adapt the content of the website to your profile and needs. Without cookies, the services offered by any page would be significantly reduced. Consult here for more information about what cookies are, what they store, how to delete them, deactivate them, etc.

Cookies used on this website

Following the guidelines of the Spanish Data Protection Agency, we proceed to detail the use of  cookies  made by this website in order to inform you as accurately as possible.

This website uses the following  cookies :

  • Session cookies, to ensure that users writing comments on the blog are human and not automated applications. This is how  spam is combated .
Cookie Name Purpose
Session PHPSESSID This cookie is used by the PHP encryption language to allow SESSION variables to be saved on the web server. These cookies are essential for the functioning of the website.
Technique cookie_consent This cookie is used to manage whether or not the cookie policy is accepted to eliminate the navigation notification banner.

This website uses the following  third-party cookies :

  • Google Analytics: Stores  cookies  to be able to compile statistics on the traffic and volume of visits to this website. By using this website you consent to the processing of data about you by Google. Therefore, the exercise of any right in this regard must be done by communicating directly with Google.
  • Social networks: Each social network uses its own  cookies  so that you can click on  Like  or  Share buttons .
Cookie Cookie ID Description Duration
_utma Third parties (Google Analytics) Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library is executed and there is no __utma cookie. The cookie is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics. Two years from configuration or update
_utmb Third parties (Google Analytics) Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library is executed and there is no __utma cookie. The cookie is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics. Two years from configuration or update
_utmc Third parties (Google Analytics) Not used in ga.js. It is configured to interact with urchin.js. Previously, this cookie acted in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine if the user was in a new session or visit. End of browser session
__utmt Third parties (Google Analytics) Used to limit the percentage of requests. 10 minutes
_utmz Third parties (Google Analytics) Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user arrived at the site. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library is executed and is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics. Six months from configuration or update
_ga Third parties (Google Analytics) It is used to distinguish users. Two years

Deactivation or deletion of cookies

At any time you may exercise your right to deactivate or delete cookies from this website. These actions are performed differently depending on the browser you are using.

Additional notes

  • Neither this website nor its legal representatives are responsible for the content or veracity of the privacy policies that the third parties mentioned in this cookie policy may  have .
  • Web browsers are the tools in charge of storing  cookies  and from this place you must exercise your right to eliminate or deactivate them. Neither this website nor its legal representatives can guarantee the correct or incorrect handling of  cookies  by the aforementioned browsers.
  • In some cases it is necessary to install  cookies  so that the browser does not forget its decision not to accept them.
  • In the case of  Google Analytics cookies  , this company stores the  cookies  on servers located in the United States and undertakes not to share them with third parties, except in cases where it is necessary for the operation of the system or when the law requires such effect. According to Google, it does not store your IP address. Google Inc. is a company adhered to the Safe Harbor Agreement that guarantees that all transferred data will be treated with a level of protection in accordance with European regulations. You can consult detailed information in this regard  at this link . If you want information about how Google uses cookies,  we attach this other link .
  • For any questions or queries about this  cookie policy  , do not hesitate to contact us through the contact section.

More information about cookies

What is a cookie?

A  cookie is a harmless  text file   that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. The usefulness of the  cookie  is that the website is able to remember your visit when you browse that page again. Although many people do not know it,  cookies  have been used for 20 years, when the first browsers for the World Wide Web appeared.

What IS NOT a cookie?

It is not a virus, nor a Trojan, nor a worm, nor spam, nor spyware, nor does it open pop-up windows.

What information does a  cookie store ?

Cookies   do not usually store sensitive information about you, such as credit card or bank details, photographs, your ID or personal information, etc. The data they store is of a technical nature, personal preferences, content customization, etc.

The web server does not associate you as a person but with your web browser. In fact, if you usually browse with Internet Explorer and try to browse the same website with Firefox or Chrome, you will see that the website does not realize that you are the same person because it is actually associating the browser, not the person.

What type of  cookies  exist?

  • Technical cookies  : They are the most basic and allow, among other things, to know when a human or an automated application is browsing, when an anonymous user and a registered user are browsing, basic tasks for the operation of any dynamic website.
  •  Analysis cookies : They collect information about the type of browsing you are doing, the sections you use most, products consulted, time zone of use, language, etc.
  • Advertising cookies  : They show advertising based on your browsing, your country of origin, language, etc.

What are   first-party and third-party cookies ?

Own cookies are   those generated by the page you are visiting and  third-party cookies  are those generated by external services or providers such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.

What happens if I disable  cookies ?

So that you understand the scope that disabling  cookies can have  , we show you some examples:

  • You will not be able to share content from that website on Facebook, Twitter or any other social network.
  • The website will not be able to adapt the content to your personal preferences, as is often the case in online stores.
  • You will not be able to access the personal area of ​​that website, such as  My account , or  My profile  or  My orders .
  • Online stores: It will be impossible for you to make purchases online, they will have to be made by telephone or by visiting the physical store if you have one.
  • It will not be possible to customize your geographic preferences such as time zone, currency or language.
  • The website will not be able to perform web analytics on visitors and traffic on the website, which will make it difficult for the website to be competitive.
  • You will not be able to write on the blog, you will not be able to upload photos, post comments, rate or rate content. The website will also not be able to know if you are a human or an automated application that publishes  spam .
  • Sectorized advertising cannot be displayed, which will reduce the website’s advertising revenue.
  • All social networks use  cookies , if you deactivate them you will not be able to use any social network.

Can  cookies be deleted ?

Yes. Not only delete, but also block, in a general or particular way for a specific domain.

To delete  cookies  from a website you must go to your browser settings and there you can search for those associated with the domain in question and proceed to delete them.

Here’s how to access a  specific Chrome  browser  cookie . Note: These steps may vary depending on the browser version:

  1. Go to Settings or Preferences through the File menu or by clicking the personalization icon that appears at the top right.
  2. You will see different sections, click on the  Show advanced options option .
  3. Go to  Privacy ,  Content Settings .
  4. Select  All cookies and site data .
  5. A list will appear with all the  cookies  ordered by domain. To make it easier for you to find  cookies  from a certain domain, enter part or all of the address in the  Search cookies field .
  6. After performing this filter, one or more lines will appear on the screen with the  cookies  of the requested website. Now you just have to select it and press the  X  to proceed to delete it.

To access the  cookie settings of the Internet Explorer  browser,   follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):

  1. Go to  Tools ,  Internet Options
  2. Click on  Privacy .
  3. Move the slider to adjust the privacy level you want.

To access the  cookie settings of the Firefox  browser,   follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):

  1. Go to  Options  or  Preferences  depending on your operating system.
  2. Click on  Privacy .
  3. Under  History  choose  Use custom settings for history .
  4. Now you will see the option  Accept cookies , you can activate or deactivate it according to your preferences.

To access the  cookie settings  of the Safari browser  for OSX,  follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):

  1. Go to  Preferences , then  Privacy .
  2. Here you will see the  Block cookies option  so you can adjust the type of blocking you want to perform.

To access the  cookie settings  of the Safari browser  for iOS,  follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):

  1. Go to  Settings , then  Safari .
  2. Go to  Privacy and Security , you will see the  Block cookies option  so you can set the type of blocking you want to do.

To access the   browser  cookie settings for Android devices  , follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):

  1. Launch the browser and press the  Menu key , then  Settings .
  2. Go to  Security and Privacy , you will see the Accept cookies option   so you can check or uncheck the box.

 To access browser  cookie settings  for Windows Phone devices  , follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):

  1. Open  Internet Explorer , then  More , then  Settings
  2. You can now check or uncheck the  Allow cookies box .