Cookies policy
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Spanish regulations governing the use of cookies in relation to the provision of electronic communications services, contained in Royal Decree Law 13/2012 of 30 March, we hereby inform you about the cookies used on the website www.igan.es and the reason for their use. We also inform you that by browsing the Website you are giving your consent to use them.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their computer and, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your computer, they can be used to recognise the user. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide references that allow their personal data to be known.
COOKIES AFFECTED BY THE REGULATION AND EXEMPT COOKIES
According to the EU directive, the cookies that require the informed consent of the user are analytical cookies and advertising and affiliation cookies, with the exception of those of a technical nature and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services expressly requested by the user.
TYPES OF COOKIES
a) Depending on the entity that manages them, there are first-party cookies (those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the editor itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided) and third-party cookies (those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the editor, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies).
b) Depending on how long they remain active, there are session cookies (designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page) and persistent cookies (in which the data is stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the party responsible for the cookie, which can range from a few minutes to several years).
c) Depending on the purpose for which they process the information they collect, they may be:
– Technical cookies (necessary for the use of the website and the provision of the contracted service),
– Personalisation cookies (which allow the user to access the service with predefined characteristics, such as language, browser type, regional configuration, etc.).
– Analysis cookies (which collect information on the use made of the website),
– Advertising cookies (collect information on the preferences and personal choices of users),
– Affiliate cookies (allow tracking of visits from other websites, with which the website establishes an affiliation contract).
TYPES OF COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE
Necessary (1)
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Cookie / Domain / Type /Description / Duration
_GRECAPTCHA / www.google.com / Necessary / This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks / 5 months
Statistics (3)
Statistical cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by gathering and providing information in an anonymous form.
Cookie / Domain / Type /Description / Duration
_ga / www.igan.es / Analytics / The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors / 2 years
_gid / www.igan.es / Analytics / Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website’s performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. / 1 day
_gat / www.igan.es / Analytics / This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites / 1 minute
REVOCATION
You can access your browser settings at any time by accepting or rejecting all cookies, or by selecting which cookies you accept and which you do not, by following one of the following procedures, depending on the browser you are using:
Google Chrome (in the Tools Menu):
Settings > Show advanced options > Privacy (Content settings) > Cookies: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktopandhl=es
Microsoft Internet Explorer (in the Tools Menu):
Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Firefox:
Options > Privacy > Cookies: https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies-sitios-web-rastrear-preferencias
Safari, iPad and iPhone:
Preferences > Privacy: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=es_ES
Opera:
Settings > Options > Advanced > Cookies: http://help.opera.com/Windows/12.00/es-ES/cookies.html
These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that they will fully match your browser version. It may also be that you use another browser not covered by these links, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid these mismatches, you can access them directly from your browser options, usually in the «Options» menu in the «Privacy» section. (Please consult your browser’s help for more information).
DISABLING/ENABLING AND DELETING COOKIES
To restrict or block cookies, you do this through your browser settings.
If you do not want websites to place any cookies on your computer, you can adapt your browser settings so that you are notified before any cookies are placed. Similarly, you can adjust your browser settings so that your browser rejects all cookies, or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any cookies that are already on your computer. Please note that you will need to adjust the settings separately for each browser and computer 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 functions of the site may be lost and you may no longer be able to view certain websites. Also, rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see advertisements. Advertisements will simply not be tailored to your interests and will be repeated more frequently.
Each browser has a different method of adjusting your settings. If necessary, consult your browser’s help function to set the correct settings.
To disable cookies on your mobile phone, please refer to your device’s manual for more information.
You can learn more about cookies on the Internet at http://www.aboutcookies.org/
Considering the way the Internet and websites work, we do not always have information about cookies placed by third parties through our website. This applies especially to cases where our website contains so-called embedded elements: texts, documents, images or short films that are stored elsewhere, but are displayed on or via our website.
Therefore, should you encounter such cookies on this website and they are not listed above, please let us know. Alternatively, please contact the third party directly to request information about the cookies it sets, the purpose and duration of the cookie, and how it has ensured your privacy.
