Cookie policy

Cookie Policy

BACKGROUND

In accordance with Spanish regulations governing the use of cookies in relation to the provision of electronic communications services, as set out in Royal Decree Law 13/2012 of March 30, we inform you about the cookies used on the website of Margarita Ramos Topham (also the provider) and the reason for their use. Likewise, you are informed that by browsing the Website you are giving your consent to use them.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or their computer and, depending on the information they contain and how you use your computer, can be used to recognize the user. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide references that allow us to know their personal data.

COOKIES AFFECTED BY REGULATIONS AND EXEMPT COOKIES

According to EU directive, cookies requiring informed consent from the user are analytical cookies and advertising and affiliation cookies, except for technical cookies and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services expressly requested by the user.

TYPES OF COOKIES

a) Depending on the entity that manages them, there are 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) and 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).

b) Depending on how long they remain active, there are session cookies (designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page) and persistent cookies (in which data is stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the person responsible for the cookie – it can range from a few minutes to several years).

c) Depending on the purpose for which they process the information they collect, they can be:

Technical cookies (necessary for the use of the website and the provision of the contracted service),
Personalization cookies (which allow the user to access the service with predefined features, such as language, browser type, regional settings, etc.)
Analysis cookies (collect information on the use made of the website),
Advertising cookies (collect information about the preferences and personal choices of users),
Affiliate cookies (allow tracking visits from other websites, with which the website establishes an affiliation contract).

TYPES OF COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE

The cookies used on our website are session and third-party cookies, and they allow us to store and access information related to the language, the type of browser used, and other general characteristics predefined by the user, as well as to track and analyze the activity carried out to improve and provide our services in a more efficient and personalized manner. The cookies used are, in any case, temporary, with the sole purpose of making navigation more efficient. Under no circumstances do these cookies provide personal data by themselves and are not used for the collection of such data.

The use of cookies offers advantages, such as:

It facilitates user navigation and access to the different services offered by this website;
It prevents the user from having to configure the general characteristics predefined each time they access the website; and
It favors the improvement of the operation and the services provided through this website, after the corresponding analysis of the information obtained through the installed cookies.

When accessing our website, you are informed that if you continue browsing, various third-party cookies will be installed, thus consenting to the installation of certain cookies that will have the sole purpose of registering access to our website for the performance of anonymous statistics on visits, always collecting information anonymously. It is not necessary to accept the installation of these cookies; you can browse our entire website anyway.

In various sections of our website, social network cookies may be installed, specifically the following:

Twitter cookie, as provided in its privacy and cookie use policy.
Facebook cookie, as provided in its cookie policy.
Linkedin cookie, as provided on its page about the use of cookies.
Google+ and Google Maps cookie, as provided on their page about what type of cookies they use.

REVOCATION

At any time you can access the configuration of your browser by accepting or rejecting all cookies, or select those whose installation you admit and which not, following one of the following procedures, which depends on the browser you use:

Google Chrome (in the Tools Menu):

Settings > Show advanced options > Privacy (Content settings) > Cookies: Google Chrome Support

Microsoft Internet Explorer (in the Tools Menu):

Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced: Microsoft Support

Firefox:

Options > Privacy > Cookies: Mozilla Support

Safari, iPad, and iPhone:

Preferences > Privacy: Apple Support

Opera:

Settings > Options > Advanced > Cookies: Opera Help

These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that they fully conform to the version of your browser. You may also use another browser not covered in these links such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid these mismatches, you can access directly from the options of your browser, usually in the “Options” menu in the “Privacy” section. (Please consult your browser’s help for more information).

DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION AND DELETION OF COOKIES

To restrict or block cookies, this is done through the browser settings.

If you do not want websites to place any cookies on your computer, you can adapt your browser settings so that you are notified before any cookies are placed. Similarly, you can adapt the settings so that the browser rejects all cookies, or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any of the cookies that are already on your computer. Keep in mind that you will have to adapt the settings separately for each browser and computer you use.

Please note that if you do not want to receive cookies, we can no longer guarantee that our website will function properly. Some functions of the site may be lost, and you may no longer be able to view certain websites. In addition, rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see advertisements. The ads simply will not be tailored to your interests and will be repeated more frequently.

Each browser has a different method for adapting the settings. If necessary, consult the help function of your browser to set the correct settings.

To disable cookies on your mobile phone, consult the device manual for more information.

You can get more information about cookies on the Internet at About Cookies.

Taking into account the way the Internet and websites work, we do not always have information on cookies placed by third parties through our website. This especially applies to cases where our web page contains what are known as embedded elements: texts, documents, images, or short films that are stored elsewhere but are displayed on our website or through it.

Therefore, if you encounter this type of cookies on this website and they are not listed in the previous list, please let us know. Or contact the third party directly to ask for information about the cookies they place, the purpose and duration of the cookie, and how they have ensured your privacy.