What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files received on the terminal from the visited website. They are used to record certain browsing interactions on a website, storing data that can 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 information or page customization.

THE cookies may also be used to record anonymous information about how the visitor uses the site, for example, from which web page they accessed it or whether they used an advertising banner to get there.

Why does this website use cookies?

THIS WEBSITE uses strictly necessary and essential cookies to allow the user to access our websites, navigate freely, use secure areas, configure personalized options, etc. In addition, it uses cookies that collect data related to the analysis of the use of the website. These cookies are used to improve the service by measuring the use and performance of the site, in order to optimize and personalize it.

Our sites may also contain links to social networks (such as Facebook or Twitter). THIS WEBSITE does not control cookies used by these external sites. For more information about cookies from social networks or other third-party sites, we recommend that you consult their own cookie policies.

What types of cookies do we use?

According to their purpose:

• Technical cookies
  These cookies are essentials and strictly necessary for the proper functioning of a website and the use of the various options and services it offers.
  Example : cookies that are used for session management, response time, performance, validation of options, use of security elements, sharing of content with social networks, etc.

• Personalization cookies
  These cookies allow the user to specify or customize certain general characteristics of the website.
  Example : set language, regional configuration or browser type.

• Analytical cookies
  These cookies are used to establish browsing profiles and analyze user preferences in order to improve the offer of products and services.
  Example : An analytical “cookie” could identify a user’s geographic areas of interest or the most popular products.

• Advertising cookies
  These cookies allow advertising spaces to be managed according to specific criteria (frequency of access, edited content, etc.).
  They also allow information to be stored on the user's behavior, observing their browsing habits in order to offer them advertising adapted to their profile.

According to their duration:

• Session cookies
  They are active only while browsing the website and are deleted when the user closes their browser.

• Persistent cookies
  They remain stored on the user's device for a longer period of time, facilitating the management of preferences without requiring reconfiguration at each visit.

What happens if I don't want to accept these cookies?

In accordance with current legislation, we must obtain your consent to manage cookies. If you choose to not to allow their use, only technical cookies will be used, as they are essential to browse our site. No other cookies will be stored.

If you continue to browse our site without refusing cookies, this means that you accept their use.

Attention :
If you reject or delete cookies, we will not be able to save your preferences, some features of the site will be disabled and we will not be able to offer you personalized services. Each time you visit, we will have to ask you again for your permission to use cookies.

If you wish to change your browser settings to block or delete cookies, here's how to do it:

• Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
• Cookie settings in Firefox
• Cookie settings in Google Chrome
• Cookie settings in Safari

As these browsers are updated regularly, we cannot guarantee that the instructions above will exactly match your current version. If you are using another browser (Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc.), check the privacy options in its configuration menu.

Is the data collected by cookies used on external sites?

Some of our cookies may be used to generate advertising on third party networks or to perform analyses via external tools. However, the cookies used are uniquely by THIS WEBSITE and its group of companies, and are not marketed in any way.

We work with trusted partners which help us manage and personalize our web pages.

What does this cookie policy mean for you?

If you accept our cookies, you allow us to improve THIS WEBSITE in order to offer you optimized navigation and more personalized service.

You can also configure your browser to allow cookies only from sites you trust or only from pages you visit at any given time.

With this policy, THIS WEBSITE complies with current legislation regarding cookies and provides you with clear information about their use so that you can make an informed decision.

This policy is regularly updated to ensure compliance. We recommend that you consult it frequently to be informed of any changes.

Where can I get more information?

If you would like to know more about the Cookie Directive, you can consult the Official Journal of the Spanish State of March 31, 2012, where the European directives on electronic communications are transposed.

You can also consult the directive on the website of theInformation Commissioner's Office (in English).

In addition, theSpanish Data Protection Agency provides the educational videos explaining step by step how to configure privacy for the most common browsers, social networks and mobile operating systems.