1. Introduction
This document describes the Cookie Policy that regulates the website www.elcierzodeteruel.com with the aim of making users participate in the actions that EL CIERZO ALIMENTARIA S.L. (hereinafter, “EL CIERZO”) carries out for the correct processing of the data collected. In addition, it provides the information required to enable users to exercise their access rights in relation to the processing of cookies by “EL CIERZO”.
2. 2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file that is downloaded to a user’s device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) at the moment certain web pages are accessed. They enable diverse information on users and the devices with which they access the website to be stored and retrieved in order to improve their services and provide a personalised experience in accordance with the user’s browsing habits.
3. What are cookies used for?
Cookies are a tool for administrators and web developers which enables continuous improvement to be made to the dynamics of web content and services offered, in order to optimise the user’s experience. They facilitate identification mechanisms, determination of preferences and technology used, which are considered essential to provide an optimal experience; regardless of the technology, location, or user preferences.
4. Types of cookies
Depending on their nature or functionality, cookies are classified into the following types:
4.1. According to the entity that manages them
Depending on the entity that manages the website from which the cookies are sent, and which processes the data collected, the cookies are classified as:
– Own: These are the ones that are sent to the device of the user accessing the website from the service owner. The management of the cookies and data processing is carried out by the supplier of the web service the user accesses.
– Third-party: These are ones which, although they are sent to the device of the user who is accessing the website, the management of the cookies and the processing of the data is carried out by a third-party company through the cookies. A common example can be found in cookies from third-party advertisements on web pages that allow the manager to the content to adapt them, depending on the web access history, location or other information that can be retrieved from the device.
4.2. According to the period during which they remain active
Depending on the time during which the cookies remain active on the device of the user accessing the website, they can be classified into:
– Session: These are ones whose validity is limited to the duration of the user’s session. In other words, they collect and store the information necessary to provide the web services while the user is browsing.
– Persistent: These are ones that are stored on the user’s access device after the user finishes using the web services. The owner of these cookies can access and process them for an indefinite period of time as long as the user does not delete them from their device. They are often used to store the preferences or the history of a non-authenticated user of the website and are thus able to provide the user with a personalised experience the next time the user accesses it.
4.3. Purpose-specific
Finally, there is one last taxonomy for the cookies depending on their purpose. They fall into five categories:
– Technical: : These are ones that allow the user to navigate through a website and use the various options or services at their disposal. Examples of the use of these types of cookies are: access to restricted access sections, a reminder of the elements that make up an order, to carry out the purchase process of an order, use of features of the characteristics or elements of security, storage of content for the dissemination of images or sound, or exchange of content directly onto social networks.
– Personalisation: These are the ones that allow the user access with a personalised configuration for the website. They can be based on several criteria; for example, the location of the device, the type of browser used, the regional settings from where the service is accessed, etc.
– Analysis: These are the ones that allow the manager of the cookies to track and analyse user behaviour on the website. They make it possible to determine usage trends, website activity, the number of users in each section, etc., to develop profiles of users and enhance their experience. They are also used to determine which sections should be promoted or which require review in order to adapt them to the number of users or the ways they are being accessed.
– Advertisin: these enable efficient use to be made of the advertising spaces included by the owner of the website. The “EL CIERZO” website does not include any type of advertising space.
Behavioural Advertising Cookies: these enable efficient use to be made of the advertising spaces included by the owner of the website and are based on the behaviour of the user accessing the web service. They are updated dynamically based on continued observation of the browsing habits, enabling a specific profile to be developed in order to display targeted and personalised advertising according to the user. The “EL CIERZO” website does not include any type of advertising space.
5. 5. Cookies used by “El Cierzo”
In order to provide an optimal service to its users, from among those specified above, “EL CIERZO” uses the following types of cookies:
If they do not agree with the use made of the cookies by “EL CIERZO” or third parties on its website, the user may block these cookies on their web browser using the procedures indicated below in the chapter: “Browser settings to manage enabled cookies”.
6. Acceptance of the Cookie Policy
The use of the web services provided by “EL CIERZO” requires the acceptance of the policy presented in this document. Through a statement that is displayed when accessing any of its web pages, “EL CIERZO” informs users on the use of cookies to improve and to analyse the experience of users of their services.
The user may accept this statement to make it disappear immediately or continue browsing. In both situations, it is considered that the user accepts the processing of their collected data by “EL CIERZO”, and any third party that may have cookies on its websites.
Below is the information you need to block the use of cookies on the most popular web browsers. However, it is possible that in the event of the use of cookies being disabled, some of the features, content or services provided by “EL CIERZO” may be affected.
7. Browser settings to manage enabled cookies
Current web browsers incorporate measures to maintain the privacy of users who use websites to access web services such as those offered by “EL CIERZO”. In this regard, they provide adjustments to restrict, block or delete cookies installed on the user’s device either manually or automatically. It is possible that, if they are blocked, some services that depend directly on their existence stop working.
Typically, you can manage these features from the “Settings”, “Options” or “Preferences” commands on the web browser. In the major browsers, it is possible to access the features as follows:
· Firefox from here: http://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies-que-los-sitios-we
· Chrome from here: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=es&answer=95647
· Explorer from here: http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-10
· Safari from here: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph17191?locale=es_ES
· Opera from here: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
7.1. Processing of previously collected cookies
In the case of the existence of cookies from the website collected prior to the deactivation of their use by the user through the configuration of the web browser, “EL CIERZO” will be able to use them and process them as long as the user does not oppose their processing in the exercise of their rights. However, any additional cookies that the user has blocked on their web browser will not be collected or processed.
8. Limitation of Liability
“EL CIERZO” will not be held liable, directly or subsidiarily, for any harm or loss that may occur due to the acceptance and use of third-party cookies that are not managed by “EL CIERZO”.
9. Other
If the user has any questions or wishes to query any matter relating to the Cookie Policy presented on this web page, the user can write to the following email address: elcierzo@elcierzoalimentaria.com
10. Validity and modification of this Cookies Policy
The Cookie Policy of the website www.elcierzodeteruel.com is updated as of PROVIDE TIME PERIOD. “EL CIERZO” reserves the right to modify its website’s Cookie Policy in the event of any statutory, doctrinal or case-law change or if advisable according to its own business criteria. In the event of any changes being made to this text, the updated version will be posted on this website.
Website users are recommended to regularly access this Cookie Policy, which they will find available on the website
www.elcierzodeteruel.com.