Knowing Cookies
- Cookies are small text files containing relevant information that your access device (computer, mobile/smartphone or tablet) loads, via your internet browser, when a website is visited by the User.
- The placement of cookies will not only help the website to recognize the user's device the next time the user visits it, but will also, frequently, be indispensable for the functioning of the website. The cookies used by Andrade & Gondar, in all of its websites, do not collect personal information that allows for the identification of the user. They store generic information, namely the form or place/country of access of the Users and the way they use the websites, among others. Cookies only retain information related to your preferences.
- The User may, at any time and through their internet browser, decide to be notified about the receipt of cookies, as well as block their entry into their system. It should be noted, however, that refusal to use cookies on the website may result in the impossibility of accessing some of its areas and not allow the whole browsing experience.
Cookie Functionality
In general, cookies are used to improve the User's browsing experience by increasing the speed and efficiency of response. They eliminate the need to repeatedly enter the same information and help determine that the advertising messages you see are relevant and tailored to your interests, i.e. the usefulness, interest and number of uses of websites.
Different Types of Cookies
Each cookie used has a function and an expiration date.
Regarding function, the cookies used can be:
Essential Cookies - Some cookies are essential to access specific areas of the websites, allowing navigation on the website and use of its applications, such as access to secure areas of the website by logging in. Without these cookies, services that require them cannot be provided.
Functionality Cookies - Functionality cookies allow us to remember your preferences regarding the navigation on the website. So you don't need to reconfigure and personalize it every time you visit.
Analytical Cookies - These cookies are used to analyze how Users use the website, allowing us to highlight articles or services that may be of interest to Users, and to monitor the performance of the website by learning which pages are most popular, which method of linking pages is most effective, or to determine why some pages are receiving error messages.
These cookies are only used for the purpose of creation and statistical analysis, without ever collecting information of a personal nature. Thus, Andrade & Gondar can provide a high quality experience by customizing its offer and quickly identify and correct any problems that arise.
Regarding the expiration date, the cookies used can be:
Permanent Cookies - They are stored on your access devices (computer, mobile/smartphone or tablet) at browser level and are used each time you visit the website again. In general, they are used to direct navigation according to the User's interests, allowing a more personalized service to be provided.
Session Cookies - They are temporary, cookies are generated and are available until you log out. The next time you access your internet browser the cookies are no longer stored. The information obtained allows managing sessions, identifying problems and providing a better browsing experience.
Block the use of cookies
The User may disable all or part of the cookies at any time by following the instructions on the "Managing the use of cookies" page. Although disabling cookies does not prevent the user from accessing the services and content of the website, it may reduce the quality of its operation.
Cookies when opening newsletters/emails
The newsletters/emails may, for statistical purposes, contain a small image that allows to know if they are opened and to verify the clicks through links or advertisements within the newsletter. The User always has the possibility to deactivate the sending of the newsletter/email through the specific option in the footer of the newsletter/email.
Changes and Updates
Andrade & Gondar may modify this Cookies Policy on its websites, due to legal and regulatory requirements, or with the purpose of adapting it to the recommendations issued by the National Commission for Data Protection, being therefore advised to all users to periodically review it.