INFORMATION ABOUT COOKIES
Due to the entry into force of Article 22 of the Law on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI), in relation to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 adopted on May 4, 2020, it is mandatory to obtain the express consent of the user of all websites that use non-essential cookies before they browse them.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies and other similar technologies such as local shared objects, flash cookies, or pixels are tools used by web servers to store and retrieve information about their visitors, as well as to ensure the proper functioning of the site.
The use of these devices allows the web server to remember certain information about the user, such as their preferences for viewing the pages on that server, their name and password, the products they are most interested in, etc.
COOKIES AFFECTED BY THE REGULATION AND EXEMPT COOKIES
According to Article 22 of the LSSI, it will be necessary to inform and obtain consent for the use of cookies that are not technical: user login, authentication or identification, user security, media player session, load balancing session, user interface customization, plug-in for exchanging social content.
It will be necessary to require informed consent from the user for all other cookies.
There are five main types of cookies:
- Analytical cookies: these collect information on how the website is used.
- Social cookies: these are necessary for external social networks.
- Affiliate cookies: these allow visits from other websites with which the website has an affiliate agreement (affiliate companies) to be tracked.
- Advertising and behavioral cookies: these collect information about the user’s personal preferences and choices (retargeting).
- Technical and functional cookies: these are strictly necessary for the use of the website and for the provision of the contracted service.
COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE
- Technical: Strictly necessary for the functioning of the website. They are deleted when the browser is closed.
- Google Analytics: We only use cookies that are necessary to compile internal statistical reports that help us to identify the most popular visits and pages on our website, always anonymously and without identifying users. The cookies used on this website are:
| Cookie | Duración | Descripción |
| _ga | 2 years | Used to distinguish users |
| __utma | 2 years from configuration or update |
Used to distinguish users and sessions: The cookie is created when the JavaScript library is executed and there is no cookie__utma. The cookie is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmb | 30 minutes from setup or update |
Used to determine new sessions or visits. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library is executed and there is no cookie__utmb. The cookie is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics. |
| __utmc | End of browser session | Not used in ga.js. Configured to interact with urchins.js. Previously, this cookie worked in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine whether the user was in a new session or visit. |
You can allow, block, or delete cookies installed on your computer by configuring the browser options installed on your computer: Chrome, Explorer, Firefox, Safari.
HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES?
Most browsers allow you to manage your preferences regarding the use of cookies. Please consult your browser’s instructions and manuals for further information:
If you have any questions about this cookie policy, you can contact email at: info@biocross.es
