WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files that are received on the user’s device from the website visited and are used to record certain browsing interactions on a website by storing data that can subsequently be updated and retrieved. These files are stored on the user’s computer and contain anonymous data that is not harmful to their device. They are used to remember user preferences, such as the selected language, login details or page customization. Cookies may also be used to record anonymous information about how a visitor uses a website. For example, the page from which they accessed the website or whether they used an advertising banner to reach it.

WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

We use cookies that are strictly necessary and essential for the use of our websites, allowing users to navigate freely, access secure areas, use personalized options, etc. In addition, we use cookies that collect data relating to website usage analysis. These are used to help improve customer service by measuring the use and performance of the website in order to optimize and personalize it. Our websites may also contain links to social networks (such as Facebook or Instagram). VIVALTUS does not control the cookies used by these external websites. For more information about cookies used by social networks or other third-party websites, we recommend reviewing their respective cookie policies. This website uses “cookies” as follows:
Google ANALYTICS cookie: Google ANALYTICS is a free service provided by Google Inc. that collects information about the pages visited on the website, the time of access, the web browser used, etc. This information is subsequently sent to Google Inc. servers in the United States.
Cookies de aplicación “Add-this”: Add-this es un servicio gratuito que le permite compartir páginas de este sitio web por distintos medios (correo electrónico, redes sociales, etc.). Add-this compila información estadística de su navegación para proporcionar publicidad adaptada a sus hábitos de navegación en este sitio web o en cualquier otro sitio.

HOW DO WE USE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES?

According to their purpose:
Technical cookies: Technical cookies are essential and strictly necessary for the proper functioning of a website and for the use of the various options and services it offers. For example, they are used to maintain sessions, manage response times, monitor performance or validate options, use security features, share content on social networks, etc.
Personalization cookies: These cookies allow users to specify or customize certain features of the website’s general settings, such as language, regional settings or browser type.

Analytics cookies: Analytics cookies are used by our website to create browsing profiles and understand users’ preferences in order to improve our range of products and services. For example, an analytics cookie may be used to identify the geographical areas of greatest interest to a user, determine which products are most popular, etc..

Advertising cookies: Advertising cookies enable the management of advertising spaces based on specific criteria, such as frequency of access, content viewed, etc. Through advertising management, these cookies make it possible to store information about user behavior by observing browsing habits, analyzing visits and creating a profile of user preferences in order to display advertising related to their interests.
According to their duration:

Session cookies: Session cookies remain active for as long as the user is browsing the website and are deleted when the session ends.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored on the user’s device for a longer period, making it easier to retain the selected preferences without having to set certain parameters again each time the website is visited.
These cookies must comply with the GDPR (EU) 2016/679, Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD), and the regulations of the Spanish Law on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE).

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR EXPLICIT CONSENT TO USE THEM?

Judgment of the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 1 October 2019 and the AEPD Guide on the Use of Cookies, July 2020. The judgment of the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 1 October 2019 must be interpreted as meaning that consent is not validly given when the storage of information through cookies, or access to information already stored on the device of a website user, is authorized by means of a checkbox selected by default, which the user must deselect in order to refuse its use. Therefore, authorization must be based on explicit consent through a checkbox for express acceptance, an option for the user to reject cookies, and another option providing further information about the cookies concerned. Furthermore, this interpretation does not vary depending on whether or not the information stored or accessed on the device of a website user constitutes personal data. The Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union also states in this judgment that the information which the service provider must provide to the user of a website must include the period during which cookies will remain active and whether third parties may have access to the information stored by them. This requirement is established by the version amended by Directive 2009/136, which modifies Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC, as well as by the AEPD Guide of July 2020.

Regarding the possibility of users rejecting the use of cookies, please note that if you reject or delete cookies while browsing the website, we will not be able to retain your preferences, some features of the website may not function properly, we will not be able to offer you personalized services, and each time you visit our website we will have to ask for your consent to the use of cookies again.

If you nevertheless decide to change your website access settings, you should be aware that you can delete cookies or prevent this information from being stored on your device at any time by changing your browser settings:

Internet Explorer cookie settings.
Firefox cookie settings.
Google Chrome cookie settings.
Safari cookie settings.
These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that these instructions fully correspond to your browser version. You may also be using another browser not covered by these links, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid any discrepancies, you can access the relevant settings directly through your browser options, generally found in the Options menu under the “Privacy” section. (Please consult your browser’s help section for further information.)

WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

You can find more information about cookies at:
www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.com