Cookie policy


The following information on our Cookie Policy reflects the commitment of ANECOOP S. COOP. (hereinafter, “ANECOOP”) as the data controller to use cookies and similar technologies while safeguarding the right to privacy of the users of our services. This section outlines how we use cookies and similar technologies in connection with the services provided.

1. DESCRIPTION OF COOKIES

A cookie is a small text file which a website places on a user’s browser to help them browse a web page. They are essential for the operation of the Internet.

Cookies are used, for example, to remember user preferences on the website, their language and browser, to analyse user habits and behaviour to enhance the services delivered, and to mould the contents of a website to the visitor’s preferences.

2. THE TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

BY THE ENTITY MANAGING THEM

  • First-party cookies: they are sent to a user’s computer from our own computers or domains where we provide the service requested.
  • Third-party cookies: they are sent to a user’s computer from a computer or domain which is not managed by us but rather by another partner entity. They include, for example, cookies used by social media sites or external content.

BY HOW LONG THEY ARE ENABLED

  • Session cookies: these are temporary cookies that remain in the browser’s cookie file until the website is exited, meaning they are not stored on the computer’s hard drive. The information collected through these cookies is used to analyse website traffic patterns. Over time, this helps improve the user experience by enhancing content and making the site easier to navigate.
  • Persistent cookies: these cookies are stored on the hard drive and are accessed by the website upon each return visit. They have a specific expiry date and become inactive after that date. Persistent cookies are generally used to facilitate functions such as shopping or registration services.

BY THEIR PURPOSE

  • Strictly necessary: these cookies are necessary for browsing our website and ensure that the content loads efficiently, ensuring the use of the site’s options or services such as completing a purchase process or preventing fraud in relation to the security of the service. These include analytics and additional cookies to count site traffic and pages visited.
  • Analytics and optimisation: these cookies are first-party or third-party cookies which enable us to optimise the user experience on the website by evaluating its performance and improving it by adding new features.
  • Personalisation: they enable us to store user preference information to improve the quality of our services and offer a better experience through recommended products. Some may be cross-device cookies.
  • Behavioural advertising: these cookies are used to store information on user behaviour gained through continuous observation. They enable us to learn about user browsing habits on the website and display advertising related to their browsing profile.

Below are the types of cookies we use and their purposes, with further information on each of them and their duration in the following list:

Cookies: _ga                      Duration: 2 years

Purpose: cookie associated with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to monitor user activity.

Cookies: _gat                     Duration: 10 minutes

Purpose: cookie used by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and according to the documentation it is used to throttle the request rate, restricting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. It expires after 10 minutes.

Cookies: _gid                     Duration: 24 hours

Purpose: differentiates users

Cookies: AEC                     Duration: 6 months

Purpose: cookie associated with Google to detect spam, fraud and abuse to ensure that advertisers are not mistakenly charged for fraudulent or invalid impressions or interactions with ads.

Cookies: SOCS                   Duration: 13 months

Purpose: cookie associated with Google to store user cookie choices.

Cookies: COOKIE CONSENT         Duration: 1 year

Purpose: stores the user’s cookie consent status.

Cookies: DV        Duration: 24 hours

Purpose: cookie associated with Google Analytics to quantify the number of users and thus measure and perform statistical analysis on the use of our services to improve what we offer.

3. LAWFUL BASIS FOR OUR USE OF COOKIES

Our use of strictly functional cookies is lawful because the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Law 34/2002 on Information Services and Electronic Commerce.

Our use of cookies for analytical purposes in behavioural advertising personalisation optimisation and assessment is based on the consent requested pursuant to Article 6.1.a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/679.

4. HOW LONG WE KEEP THE INFORMATION

We keep the information for as long as it is needed to provide the requested service, until the user objects or withdraws their consent. In these cases, the information will be duly blocked and we will not be able to use it unless it is required for the exercise or defence of legal or contractual claims. Once this period of time has ended, data will be permanently deleted.

In cases where we automatically gather data through cookies, please note that some cookies may be set for years. However, their use can be restricted use over time by deleting them from browsers or devices.

5. WAYS TO BLOCK AND RESTRICT THE USE OF COOKIES

These technologies are not intrusive as all the information gathered through cookies is completely anonymous and in no case can it be associated with a specific, identified user. This information enables us to tailor and improve our services to meet the interests of our users. However, the placement of cookies can be blocked by selecting the appropriate settings in the browser. Please note that disabling cookies may result in slower browsing performance.

All browsers allow cookie settings to be modified to deactivate their use. These settings are typically found in the “options” or “preferences” menu. The links below provide instructions on how to disable cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Google Analytics cookies can be blocked by installing a plug-in in the browser by following the instructions at this link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.

Consent settings can also be changed using the plug-in on the website.

6. MORE INFORMATION

For more information on our data processing, it is recommended to consult the Privacy Policy for further details. Any questions regarding these technologies may be directed to RESPONSABLE.PRIVACIDAD@ANECOOP.COM