What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the internet user’s device when visiting a website. It is the website operator who determines what type of information the cookie contains and its purpose, and it can also be used by the web server each time that page is visited. Cookies are used to save time and make the web browsing experience much more efficient. However, they can be used for various different purposes such as remembering login information or what is in your shopping cart.
Types of cookies according to the entity that manages them:
- First-party cookies: these are the ones that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from another machine or domain managed by the editor itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
- Third-party cookies: these are those sent to the user’s terminal equipment from another computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.
Types of cookies according to the period of time they remain active:
- Session cookies: they are a type of cookies designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page.
- Persistent cookies: they are a type of cookie in which the data remains stored on the device and can be accessed and processed over a period defined by the cookie’s owner, which can range from a few minutes to several years.
Types of cookies according to their purpose:
- Technical cookies: They are those that allow the user to navigate through a web page, platform, or application and to use the different options or services that exist within it, such as, for example, controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted access areas, remembering the items that make up an order, completing the purchasing process of an order, submitting a registration or participation request for an event, using security elements during navigation, storing content for the dissemination of videos or sound, or sharing content through social networks.
- Customization cookies: these are the ones that allow the user to access the service with some predefined general characteristics based on a series of criteria on the user’s terminal, such as the language, the type of browser through which the service is accessed, the regional settings from which the service is accessed, etc.
- Analytics cookies: They are those that allow the responsible party to track and analyze the behavior of users on the websites to which they are linked, including quantifying the impacts of advertisements. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure the activity of the websites, applications, or platforms, in order to make improvements based on the analysis of the usage data provided by the service users.
- Behavioral advertising cookies: these are the ones that store information about user behavior obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, allowing for the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it.
What cookies do we use on EUROPUENTE?
Technical cookies:
- moove_gdpr_popup: Check whether to show the cookie notice or not (if it has already been accepted or rejected, it will not be shown again while this cookie persists). Expires in 1 year.
- cpnb_cookiesSettings: Check which categories of cookies are accepted or rejected (for example, analytical cookies, targeted advertising cookies, etc.). Expires in 1 year.
- wordpress_[hash]: Cookie restricted to the administration area (wp-admin). It is not visible on the frontend even when logged in. Save your login details. Session technique. Necessary.
- wordpress_sec_[hash]: The same as the previous one. Necessary.
- wordpress_logged_in_[hash]: Keep who you are while you are logged in and use WordPress for its interface. Session technique. Necessary. .
- wp-postpass_[hash]: Cookie that saves access to password-protected pages. Persistent technique. Default time 10 days .
Analytical cookies:
They are those that, when well handled by us or by third parties, allow us to quantify the number of users and thus carry out the measurement and statistical analysis of the usage made by users of the offered service. To do this, their browsing on our website is analyzed in order to improve the range of products or services we offer.
- _ga: Google Analytics. It is used to distinguish users (expires in 2 years).
- _gid: It is used to distinguish users (expires in 24 hours).
- _gat: It is used to limit the percentage of requests (expires in 1 minute).
More information about these cookies in Google Analytics.
Advertising and social media cookies:
- _fbq: Used by the Facebook pixel to track the visit. Expires in 3 months.
Revocation of consent for the use of Cookies:
If you wish to revoke or reconfigure your consent, you have a permanent floating button located at the bottom right of the screen with access to cookie settings.
How are cookies managed?
Since cookies are normal text files, they can be explored with most text editors or word processing programs. You can click on a cookie to open it. Below is a list of links on how to view cookies in different browsers. If you are using a different browser, check the information about cookies in that browser itself. If you are using a mobile phone, refer to the device manual for more information.
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647&topic=14666&ctx=topic
- Internet Explorer 8-10: https://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph5042
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/Windows/12.00/es-ES/cookies.html
Deactivation/activation or deletion of cookies:
To restrict or block cookies, it is done through the browser settings.
If you do not want websites to place any cookies on your device, you can adjust your browser settings to notify you before any cookie is placed. Similarly, you can configure the settings so that the browser rejects all cookies, or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any cookies that are already on the device. Please note that you will have to separately adjust the settings for each browser and device you use.
Please note that if you do not wish to receive cookies, we can no longer guarantee that our website will function properly. Some site features may be lost and you may no longer be able to view certain websites. Rejecting cookies does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. It simply means that the ads will not be tailored to your interests and will be repeated more frequently.
Each browser has a different method to adjust the settings. If necessary, consult the browser’s help function to set the correct configuration.
To disable cookies on the mobile phone, consult the device manual for more information.
You can find more information about cookies on the Internet, https://www.aboutcookies.org.