Cookie policy
BACKGROUND
In accordance with Spanish regulations on the use of cookies in relation to the provision of electronic communications services, which can be found in Royal Decree Law 13/2012 of March 30th, this policy details the cookies used on the website of Innovant Publishing (also the provider) and the reason they are used. By visiting this website, you consent to the use of these cookies.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded onto your computer when you visit certain websites. Cookies allow websites to, among other things, store and retrieve information about a user or device’s browsing habits, and depending on the information contained and how they are used on your device, they can also be used to recognize a user. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide reference information that can be used to access personal data.
COOKIES COVERED BY THE REGULATIONS AND COOKIES THAT ARE EXEMPT
According to the EU directive, the cookies that require a user’s informed consent are analytical cookies and advertising and affiliate cookies. Cookies of a technical nature or those needed to operate the website or provide services expressly requested by the user are exempt.
TYPES OF COOKIES
- a) Cookies can be divided based on the organization that manages them into first-party cookies (cookies sent to the user’s end device from a device or domain managed by the editor and used to provide the service requested by the user) and third-party cookies (cookies sent to the user’s end device from a device or domain that is not managed by the editor, but rather by another organization, which processes the data collected via the cookies).
- b) Cookies can be divided based on the time they remain active into session cookies (which are designed to collect and store data while the user is visiting a web page) and persistent cookies (in which the data are stored on the device and can be accessed and processed for a set period as determined by the party responsible for the cookie, usually ranging from several minutes to several years).
- c) Cookies can be divided based on the purpose for processing the information collected into:
– Technical cookies (which are necessary to use the website and provide the requested service),
– Personalization cookies(which allow the user to access the service with predefined characteristics, such as language, browser type, regional configuration, etc.)
– Analytical cookies (which collect information on how the website is used),
– Advertising cookies (which collect information about users’ preferences and personal choices),
– Affiliate cookies (which allow tracking of visitors coming from other websites with which the website has an affiliation agreement).
TYPES OF COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE
Our website uses session and third-party cookies, which allow us to store and access information related to language, browser type and other general characteristics predefined by the user as well as to monitor and analyze the activities carried out by the user, so that we can improve our services and provide them in a more efficient and more personalized manner. All cookies used are temporary and are used solely to make browsing more efficient. In no cases do these cookies provide personal data on their own, and they are not used to collect personal data.
The use of cookies entails advantages, such as:
- making it easier for users to browse and access the various services offered by this website,
- preventing users from having to configure the predefined general settings each time they visit the site,
- favoring improvements to the functionality and services offered on this website following analysis of the information collected from the cookies installed.
We would also like to inform you that by accessing this website, several third-party cookies will be installed, and you thus consent to the installation of certain cookies whose sole purpose is to record access to the website and collect anonymous statistics about visits. This information is always collected anonymously. You do not have to accept installation of these cookies and can still browse our entire website.
In various sections of our website, social media cookies may be installed, more specifically as follows:
- Twitter cookie, in accordance with its privacy and cookie policy.
- Facebook cookie, in accordance with its cookie policy.
- LinkedIn cookie, in accordance with the details on its page concerning the use of cookies.
- Google+ and Google Maps cookie in accordance with the details on its page about the type of cookies used.
WITHDRAWING CONSENT
You can access your browser settings at any time and accept or reject all cookies or individually select cookies that you accept and cookies that you do not. The specific steps depend on the browser you are using and are as follows:
Google Chrome (in the Tools menu):
Settings > Show advanced options > Privacy (content settings) > Cookies:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
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/en-US/kb/Enabling%20and%20disabling%20cookies?redirect=no
Safari, iPad and iPhone:
Preferences > Privacy
https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=es_ES
Opera:
Settings > Options > Advanced > Cookies
https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Because these browsers are subject to updates and modifications, we cannot guarantee that these instructions will fully match those of your browser version. You may also be using another browser not listed above, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. If so, you can access the settings directly from your browser options, generally in the “Options” menu in the “Privacy” section. (Please view the help section in your browser for more information.)
Deactivating, activating and deleting cookies
Users can restrict or block cookies via their browser settings.
If you do not want websites to install cookies on your device, you can adjust your browser settings to be notified before a cookie is installed. Similarly, you can configure your browser to reject all cookies or to reject only third-party cookies. You can also delete any cookies that are already on your device. Remember that the settings will need to be adjusted separately for every browser and device you use.
Keep in mind that if you do not wish to receive cookies, we cannot guarantee that our website will work 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 you will no longer see advertising. The advertisements will simply not be adapted to your interests and will repeat more frequently.
Every browser has a different method for changing the settings. If necessary, view the browser’s help section to configure the correct settings.
To deactivate cookies on a mobile telephone, view its user manual for more information.
You can find more information about cookies on the Internet at http://www.aboutcookies.org/.
Given how the Internet and websites work, we do not always have information about the cookies that third parties install via our website. This applies in particular to cases where our website contains so-called integrated elements: text, documents, images or short videos that are stored elsewhere but are shown on or via our website.
If you find these types of cookies on this website and they are not included in the list above, we kindly ask you to let us know. Alternately, contact the third party directly to request information about the nature, purpose and duration of the cookies installed and how they are guaranteeing your privacy.
