COOKIE POLICY
On any website that uses “cookies”, there must be a “Cookie Policy” to clearly inform users about what cookies are, what they are used for, the type of data they collect, how this data is gathered and used, how long it is stored, etc.
It’s important to obtain user consent before they start browsing the site. To do this, the COOKIE NOTICE must include a direct link to the COOKIE POLICY. This consent must be informed, which is why this Cookie Policy provides the full details that any website is required to give its users.
Below is an example text that you can adapt according to the cookies used on your website.
In English, the word “cookie” usually refers to a biscuit, but in the context of web browsing, a “cookie” is something completely different.
When you visit our site, a small piece of text called a “cookie” is stored in your browser. This text contains various information about your browsing activity, habits, preferences, content settings, and more.
There are also other technologies that work in a similar way and are used to collect data about your browsing activity. We refer to all these technologies collectively as “cookies”.
The specific ways in which we use these technologies are described in this document.
Cookies are an essential part of how our website works. Their main purpose is to improve your browsing experience. For example, they help remember your preferences (language, country, etc.) while you browse and on future visits. The information collected through cookies also helps us improve the website, tailor it to your interests, speed up your searches, and more.
In some cases, if we have obtained your prior informed consent, we may use cookies for other purposes, such as gathering information that allows us to show you advertising based on your browsing habits.
The cookies we use do not store sensitive personal information that could identify you, such as your name, address, or passwords.
The information stored in the cookies on our site is used exclusively by us, except for those identified later as “third-party cookies”, which are used and managed by external organisations that provide services aimed at improving the user experience. For example, statistics about visit numbers or the most popular content are usually managed through GOOGLE ANALYTICS.
Third-party cookies are also commonly used to ensure secure payment operations made through the website.
If you prefer to avoid the use of cookies, you can REJECT them or CONFIGURE which ones you want to block and which you want to allow (in this document you’ll find detailed information on each type of cookie, its purpose, the recipient, how long it is stored, etc.).
If you have accepted cookies, we won’t ask you again unless you delete them from your device as explained in the following section.
If you want to withdraw your consent, you will need to delete the cookies and set them again.
To restrict, block, or delete this website’s cookies (including those used by third parties) you can do so at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Keep in mind that each browser works differently, although you’ll usually find the cookie settings in the “Preferences”, “Tools”, or “Options” menu, and then under “Privacy and Security” or “Clear browsing data”.
For more details on configuring cookies in each browser, check the browser’s “Help” menu.
Each website uses its own cookies. On our website, we use the following:
ACCORDING TO THE ENTITY THAT MANAGES THEM
• First-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain managed by the website owner, which provides the service requested by the user.
• Third-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain that is not managed by the website owner, but by another organisation that processes the data collected through the cookies.
If cookies are sent from a computer or domain managed by the website owner, but the information collected is handled by a third party for their own purposes (for example, to improve services or provide advertising services), then these are not considered first-party cookies.
ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE
• Technical cookies:
These are necessary for browsing and for the website to function properly. For example: traffic control, data communication, session identification, access to restricted areas, remembering order items, processing orders, managing payments, preventing fraud, signing up for events, counting visits for software licence billing, security elements, storing video/audio content, enabling dynamic content, or sharing content on social networks.
• Analytics cookies:
These allow us to measure and analyse how users interact with the site. We analyse browsing behaviour to improve the products or services we offer.
• Preference or customisation cookies:
These allow the website to remember certain information so the user accesses the service with specific features—such as language, number of results shown, layout of content, or the region from which the user accesses the service.
• Behavioural advertising cookies:
These, whether managed by us or by third parties, allow us to analyse your browsing habits online so we can show you ads tailored to your browsing profile.
ACCORDING TO HOW LONG THEY REMAIN ACTIVE
• Session cookies:
Designed to collect and store data only while the user is on the website. They are commonly used to store information required for a single interaction (such as a shopping basket) and disappear when the session ends.
• Persistent cookies:
These store data on the device and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie owner, which may range from a few minutes to several years. Their duration should be minimised based on their purpose. Session cookies are generally more likely to be exempt from requiring informed consent.
Technical cookies (essential)
Cookies | Purpose | Duration | Managed by
User identification | Used to identify the user, contains technical session data, connection timeout, etc. | Session | First-party
Browsing status | Identifies the user’s current browsing state (first page, first access, etc.) | Session | First-party
User selections | Saves user-selected values such as language, currency, products, size, etc. | Session | First-party
Favourites and last selections | Stores user’s favourite choices or most recent selections | Persistent | First-party
Shopping basket | Stores basket information and user identification linked to it | Session | First-party
Protocols | Manages domain changes between secure (http) and non-secure (https) | Session | First-party
Purchase device | Used to provide guarantees during purchases. Never includes sensitive information like card details | Persistent | Third-party
Analytics cookies
Google Analytics | Tracks user activity through Google Analytics to gather information such as number of visits, first and last visit dates, length of visits, and origin page. Data is transmitted and stored by Google Inc. (USA). Cookie settings are predetermined by Google. | Persistent | Third-party
Optimizely | Cookies from optimizely.com allow us to optimise the look and user experience of the website. Stored data includes page updates viewed and segmented visitor info (e.g., browser used). Cookie settings are predetermined by Optimizely Inc. (USA). | Persistent | Third-party
Purchase device | Identifies the device used for purchases for later analysis. No sensitive info included. | Persistent | Third-party