What are Cookies?
A cookie is a file or device that is downloaded onto a user’s terminal equipment for the purpose of storing data that can later be updated and retrieved by the entity responsible for its installation. In other words, it is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain websites. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or those of their device and, depending on the information they contain and the way the user uses their device, they may be used to recognize the user.
Their main functions are:
User management: when a user enters their username and password, a cookie is stored so that they do not have to re-enter them for every page on the server. However, a cookie does not identify only one person, but rather a combination of computer, browser, and user.
Obtaining information about the user’s browsing habits, as well as spyware attempts by advertising agencies and others. This may cause privacy concerns and is one of the reasons why cookies have their critics. There are different types of cookies depending mainly on the purpose for which they are used. Among others, the following can be distinguished:
- Analytics cookies: these cookies are used to analyze the behavior and actions of users on the website, as well as to create browsing profiles in order to make technical improvements to the website’s operation and services.
- Advertising cookies: these allow the efficient management of advertising spaces based on a series of criteria, for example, verifying whether the user has already accessed a news item in order to update it with a new one.
- Behavioral advertising cookies: these cookies store information about users’ behavior, focusing on their browsing habits. This makes it possible to create user profiles based on their behavior and use them to personalize the advertising displayed.
If the user wishes to obtain more information about cookies, they may consult the following website:
What types of cookies does this website use?
This website uses cookies that make it easier for users to browse and use the site, ensure access to certain services, and improve the website’s functional configuration.
Specifically, this website uses the following cookies:
| Type | Name | Session/Persistent | Own/Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Persistent | Third Party |
How to manage your cookie settings
This section provides a brief explanation of how to view and configure the cookie system in the most common and widely used web browsers.
In this regard, virtually all browsers allow users to obtain general information about the cookies installed on a website, specifically to verify their existence, duration, and deletion method. For informational purposes, the following related links are provided:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
In addition, users may allow, block, or delete the cookies installed on their device by modifying their browser settings in accordance with the instructions provided by the browser. For informational purposes, cookie settings are usually configured in the “Preferences” or “Tools” menu of each browser. In any case, users can always consult their browser’s help section to resolve any questions they may have.
Please note that if the installation of all cookies is prevented, the website’s content, as well as certain features and services provided by the website, may be affected.
