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Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy of ctas.es

A cookie is a small text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its purpose is for the website to be able to remember your visit when you browse that page again. Cookies typically store technical information, personal preferences, content customization, usage statistics, links to social networks, access to user accounts, and so on. The aim of the cookie is to tailor the content of the website to your profile and needs; without cookies, the services offered by any page would be significantly reduced. If you wish to learn more about what cookies are, what they store, how to delete them, deactivate them, etc., you can refer to this section.

 

Cookies Used on This Website

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

This website uses the following proprietary cookies:

  • Session cookies, to ensure that users who write comments on the blog are human and not automated applications. This combats spam.

This website uses the following third-party cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Stores cookies in order to compile statistics on traffic and volume of visits to this website. By using this website, you are consenting to the processing of information about you by Google. Therefore, the exercise of any rights in this regard should be done by communicating directly with Google.
  • Social networks: Each social network uses its own cookies so that you can click on buttons like "Like" or "Share."

 

Deactivation or Removal of Cookies

At any time, you can exercise your right to deactivate or delete cookies from this website. These actions are performed differently depending on the browser you are using. Click on this section to get more information. Here we provide a quick guide for the most popular browsers.

 

Additional Notes

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

Additional Information

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a harmless text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its purpose is for the website to remember your visit when you return to that page. Many people don't know this, but cookies have been in use for 20 years since the first browsers for the World Wide Web appeared.

 

What is NOT a cookie?

It's not a virus, trojan, worm, spam, spyware, or a pop-up opener.

 

What information does a cookie store?

Cookies don't usually store sensitive information about you, like credit cards or bank details, photographs, your ID, or personal data. The data they store is technical, personal preferences, content customization, etc.

The web server doesn't associate you as a person, but with your web browser. In fact, if you usually browse with Internet Explorer and then try the same website with Firefox or Chrome, you'll find that the site doesn't recognize you as the same person; it associates with the browser, not the person.

 

What type of cookies exist?

  • Technical cookies: These are basic and, among other things, allow distinction between a human and an automated app, an anonymous user and a logged-in user, essential for any dynamic website.
  • Analysis cookies: These gather information on the kind of browsing you're doing, most used sections, products viewed, usage time, language, etc.
  • Advertising cookies: Display advertising based on your browsing, country of origin, language, etc.

 

What are first-party and third-party cookies?

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

 

What happens if I disable cookies?

  • You won't be able to share content from that website on Facebook, Twitter, or other social networks.
  • The website can't adapt its contents to your personal preferences.
  • You can't access the website's personal areas, like My Account or My Profile.
  • Online shopping will be impossible; purchases will have to be made by phone or visiting the physical store.
  • You can't customize geographical preferences.
  • Websites won't be able to gather metrics on web traffic, affecting their competitiveness.
  • You won't be able to write on a blog, upload photos, post comments, rate, or review content.
  • Advertising won't be targeted, reducing the website's advertising revenues.
  • All social networks use cookies; if disabled, you won't be able to use any.

 

Can cookies be deleted?

Yes, you can delete as well as block them, either generally or specifically for a domain.

To delete cookies from a website, go to your browser settings where you can find and delete them.

 

Cookie Settings for the Most Popular Browsers

Here's how to access a specific cookie in the Chrome browser. Note: these steps might vary depending on the browser version:

  1. Go to Settings or Preferences through the File menu or by clicking on the customization icon located at the top right.
  2. You will see various sections, click on the "Show advanced settings" option.
  3. Navigate to Privacy, then Content settings.
  4. Select "All cookies and site data."
  5. A list will appear with all the cookies sorted by domain. To make it easier for you to find cookies from a specific domain, enter either part or the full address in the "Search cookies" field.
  6. After applying this filter, one or multiple lines will appear on the screen with the cookies from the requested website. Now, all you need to do is select it and press the X to proceed with its deletion.

 

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

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

 

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

  1. Go to Options or Preferences depending on your operating system.
  2. Click on Privacy. 
  3. History, choose "Use custom settings for history."

 

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

  1. Go to Preferences, then Privacy.
  2. Here, you'll see the "Block cookies" option to adjust the kind of blocking you wish to set.

 

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

  1. Go to Settings, then Safari.
  2. Go to Privacy and Security; you'll see the "Block cookies" option to adjust the kind of blocking you wish to set.

 

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

  1. Open the browser and press the Menu key, then Settings.
  2. Go to Security and Privacy; you'll see the "Accept cookies" option where you can enable or disable the checkbox.


 

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

  1. Open Internet Explorer, then More, then Settings. 
  2. Now you can enable or disable the "Allow cookies" checkbox.