Cookie concept
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the browsing device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) when accessing certain web pages. Cookies are usually used mainly 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 the computer is used, they can be used to recognize the user.
Cookie classification
A) Depending on the owner of the cookie:
Depending on who is the entity that manages the domain from which the cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, two types can be distinguished:
Own 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.
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 cookies. In the event that the cookies are installed from a computer or domain managed by the editor itself, but the information collected through them is managed by a third party, they cannot be considered as own cookies.
B) Depending on the duration of the cookie:
There is also a second classification according to the period of time they remain stored in the client's browser, which may be:
- Session cookies: designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page.
- Persistent cookies: the data continues to be stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the person responsible for the cookie, which can range from a few minutes to several years.
C) Depending on the purpose of the cookie:
Finally, there is another classification according to the purpose for which the data obtained is processed:
- Technical or necessary cookies: those that allow the user to navigate through a web page, platform or application and use the different options or services that exist there, such as, for example, controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, access restricted access parts, make a request for registration or participation in an event, use security elements while browsing, store content for the dissemination of videos or sound or share content through social networks.
- Personalization cookies: they allow the user to access the service with some general characteristics predefined based on a series of criteria on the user's terminal, such as the language, the type of browser through which the service is accessed, the configuration regional from where you access the service, etc.
- Analysis cookies: they allow the person responsible for them to monitor and analyze the behavior of the users of the websites to which they are linked. The information collected through this type of cookies is used to measure the activity of the websites, applications or platforms and to prepare navigation profiles of the users of said sites, applications and platforms, in order to introduce improvements in based on the analysis of usage data made by users of the service.
- Advertising cookies: they allow the management, in the most efficient way possible, of advertising spaces.
- Behavioral advertising cookies: they store information on user behavior obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, which allows the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it.
- Cookies from external social networks: they are used so that visitors can interact with the content of different social platforms (facebook, youtube, twitter, linkedin, etc.) and are generated only for the users of said social networks. The conditions of use of these cookies and the information collected are regulated by the privacy policy of the corresponding social platform.
- Plug-in cookies: Plug-in cookies are those that are generated when using plug-ins from external content providers and that allow users to access content or services provided by third parties, such as, for example, locations on Google Maps, connection to networks. social networks or access to YouTube.
- Media player cookies: Content player cookies allow audio or video playback. Suppose a user is scrolling through a website and finds an auto-playing video file. Media player cookies allow that video to play.
Cookies used on this site
This website, https://datos.arona.org/, uses cookies for the correct functioning and visualization of the content by the user and for the collection of statistics.
What happens if cookies are disabled?
Some features of the contents of this website are only available if you allow the use of cookies in your browser. Therefore, if you decide not to accept or block certain cookies, this may affect, in whole or in part, the normal functioning of the website or prevent access to some of its services.
Deactivation or deletion of cookies
It is possible to configure or reject cookies in the configuration panel accessible at each login to the website.
Alternatively, it is possible to disable the use of Cookies in your browser. The way to disable cookies is different for each browser, but it can usually be done from the Tools or Options menu. You can also consult the browser's Help menu where you can find instructions:
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/windows/eliminar-y-administrar-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies-sitios-web-rastrear-preferences
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=es
- Safari: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/es/cookies/
The possibility of avoiding the use of Cookies can be carried out at any time. Please note that both your management of the Cookies configuration panel and your option to reject Cookies are specific to each browser you are using. Therefore, if you choose to set Cookies in one way on one device and you want your option to apply in a similar way to another device, you will need to activate the same option for that other device.
Cookie policy update
We may update the Cookies Policy on our website, so we recommend that you review this policy each time you access our website in order to be adequately informed about how and why we use cookies.
