1. What are cookies

A cookie is a file or device downloaded to a user’s terminal equipment for the purpose of storing data that may subsequently be updated and retrieved by the entity responsible for installing it. In other words, it is a file downloaded to your computer when you access certain webpages. Cookies enable a webpage, among other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or those of the user’s equipment and, depending on the information they contain and how the equipment is used, may be used to recognise the user.

2. Use declared in the source document

(h) BG Abogados & Consultores may use cookies while providing the Portal service. Cookies are automated procedures for collecting information relating to preferences identified during a user’s visit to a particular webpage. This information is recorded in small files that are stored imperceptibly on the relevant user’s computer equipment. Each time the user returns to the website concerned, these files are automatically activated so that the website is configured in accordance with preferences recorded on previous visits. In short, cookies are physical files containing personal information stored on the user’s own device and unequivocally associated with that device. Cookies cannot read cookie files created by other providers.

(i) The User may configure the browser so as to prevent cookie files from being created or to be warned when this occurs. The Portal can be accessed without cookie-related options being enabled, although disabling them may prevent the proper operation of security mechanisms for exclusive services or certain services requiring a higher level of security. As a general rule, the purpose of the Portal’s cookie files is to facilitate the User’s navigation. The domain name of the server that transmits and activates the automated procedures is available to interested persons, and the cookies remain valid for 12 months, after which they are automatically deleted.

Cookies or web bugs shall under no circumstances be used to collect personally identifying data concerning the User. Cookies or web bugs are used exclusively to facilitate the User’s access to the website (user preferences and browsing patterns). Session cookies, where used, are not permanently stored on the User’s computer and disappear when the browser is closed; their use shall be limited to collecting technical information to identify the session in order to facilitate secure and efficient browsing of the website. If you do not wish to allow the use of the elements referred to above, configure your browser to reject cookies and/or delete existing cookies and disable JavaScript in your browser’s security settings.

3. Types and categories described

This website uses cookies that facilitate use and navigation by the User, ensure access to certain services and improve the website’s functional configuration.

First-party cookies:
cookies sent to the User’s terminal equipment from equipment or a domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the User is provided.

Third-party cookies:
cookies sent to the User’s terminal equipment from equipment or a domain not managed by the publisher but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

Session cookies:
designed to collect and store data while the User accesses the website.

Persistent cookies:
designed to collect and store data for a specified period of time.

Technical cookies:
used to enable the User to navigate through the website, platform or application.

Analytics cookies:
these cookies are used to analyse the behaviour and actions of website users and to create browsing profiles in order to make technical improvements to operation and service.

Advertising cookies:
these enable advertising spaces to be managed efficiently according to a series of criteria, for example by checking whether the User has already accessed a news item so that it can be updated with a new one.

Behavioural advertising cookies:
these cookies store information about users’ own behaviour, focusing on their browsing habits. This enables user profiles to be created on the basis of behaviour and used to personalise the advertising displayed.

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5. Cookie management and settings

This section provides a brief explanation of how to view and configure the cookie system in the browsers most commonly used by users.

Virtually all browsers allow the User to obtain general information about cookies installed by a webpage, in particular to check whether they exist, their duration and how they can be deleted. For information purposes, the following related links are provided:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Internet Explorer

In addition, the User may allow, block or delete cookies installed on the User’s equipment by changing the browser settings in accordance with the instructions provided in the browser. For information purposes, cookie settings are usually found in each browser’s ‘Preferences’ or ‘Tools’ menu. In all cases, the User may consult the browser’s help function to resolve any questions in this regard.

Please note that preventing installation of all cookies may affect the website’s content and certain functions and services provided through it.