Cookies are data storage and retrieval devices that can be downloaded to users' end devices (computers, mobile phones, tablets, etc.) through their browser.
Cookies are tools that play an essential role in the provision of numerous information society services. Among various purposes, they can store and retrieve information about a user's or their device's browsing habits and, depending on the information they contain and the way the device is used, recognize the user each time they access the website, so it operates more efficiently, personalizing its content and improving user interaction and the service offered.
Below is a classification of cookies based on a series of categories. However, note that a single cookie can be included in more than one category.
Depending on the entity that manages the equipment or domain from which the cookies are installed and who processes the data obtained, we can distinguish:
If cookies are served from a device or domain managed by the publisher but the information collected is managed by a third party, they are not considered own cookies if the third party uses them for their own purposes.
Depending on how long they remain active on the user's device, we can distinguish:
Depending on the purpose of the data processing obtained through cookies, the purposes may include:
The use of some cookies is exempt from the obligation to obtain user consent. For non-exempt cookies, informed and free consent is always required. Specific uses of cookies by Alfanar and other third-party publishers are described below.
This Website specifically uses the following cookies:
| Cookie name | Ownership | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users' consent preferences, ensuring they are respected in subsequent visits. It does not collect or store any personal information from site visitors. | 1 year |
This cookie is essential and strictly necessary for the Website to function properly, allowing us to track and remember user consent preferences. Therefore, it is always active and is not subject to Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002 of July 11 on information society services and e-commerce ("LSSI-CE"). Nonetheless, Alfanar chooses to inform users of its use for transparency, emphasizing that it does not collect or store personal data.
| Cookie name | Ownership | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wp-wpml_current_language | WordPress | The WordPress multilingual plugin sets this cookie to store the current language setting. | Session |
This cookie allows us to remember information so the user can access the service with personalized characteristics. It enables the Website to remember the user’s language preference. While this cookie may also be exempt from the obligations of Article 22.2 LSSI-CE and thus always active without user consent, Alfanar chooses, for transparency, to inform the user and provide the option to deactivate it.
Based on the information provided in this Cookies Policy, we offer details on how to manage cookies used by the Website through our cookie settings center and various browser options (Explorer, Firefox, Chrome).
You can accept or reject cookies through our cookie settings center, accessible via the cookie banner upon your first visit, the always-available button at the bottom left, or via the following link.
In the cookie settings center, you can consent to, withdraw, or modify your preferences at any time.
Note: if all cookies are blocked, some functionalities and content of the Website may be affected.
To disable, restrict, block, or delete cookies, change your browser settings on the device used to access the Website. Generally, browsers offer these options:
Consult your browser's instructions for details:
Note: some Website features may only be available if cookies are allowed. Blocking certain cookies may affect functionality or access to services.
This Cookies Policy may be modified to comply with legal and/or regulatory requirements or to adapt it to instructions from the Spanish Data Protection Agency. Therefore, users are advised to review it periodically. Significant changes will be communicated by reasonable and proportional means, such as via the Website.
Furthermore, the inclusion of new cookies (unless exempt under Article 22.2 LSSI-CE) or the use of existing cookies for different purposes will require prior user consent.
Last update: September 2024