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The second paragraph of article 22 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on services of the information society and electronic commerce (hereinafter, LSSI), in relation to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the Parliament European and Council, of April 27, 2016, General Data Protection (hereinafter, RGPD) and Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, Data Protection and guarantee of digital rights (hereinafter, LOPDGDD) establishes that:

  • Service providers may use data storage and retrieval devices on recipients' terminal equipment, provided that they have given their consent after they have been provided with clear and complete information on their use, in particular, on the Data processing purposes, in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Data Protection regulations.
  • When technically possible and effective, the consent of the recipient to accept the processing of the data may be provided by using the appropriate parameters of the browser or other applications.
  • The foregoing shall not prevent the possible storage or access of a technical nature for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network or, insofar as it is strictly necessary, for the provision of an information society service. expressly requested by the recipient.

The RGPD, in its recital 30, mentions these technologies and their impact on data protection, indicating that individuals can be associated with online identifiers provided by their devices, applications, tools and protocols, such as internet protocol addresses. , session identifiers in the form of "cookies" or other identifiers, such as radio frequency identification tags. This can leave traces that, in particular, when combined with unique identifiers and other data received by the servers, can be used to create profiles of natural persons and identify them.

This cookie policy has been revised in accordance with the new rules for the use of cookies that the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has published on July 28, 2020, modifying the Guide on the use of cookies to adapt it to the Guidelines on consent modified in May 2020 by the European Data Protection Committee (CEPD) (Guidelines 05/2020) on consent. Specifically, it has taken the technical measures to ensure the option that the "continue browsing" option is not configured as an option to obtain consent, and that "cookie walls" are not implemented.

In compliance with the established regulations, below we indicate the information regarding the "cookies" used.

Information on the use of Cookies

Cookies are small files that some platforms, such as web pages, can install on your computer, smartphone, tablet, connected television, etc., when accessing them. Its functions can be very varied: store your browsing preferences, collect statistical information, allow certain technical functionalities, store and retrieve information about browsing habits or preferences of a user or their equipment to the point, sometimes, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your equipment, if you can recognize it. A cookie is stored on a computer to personalize and facilitate user navigation as much as possible. "Cookies" play a very important role in improving the experience of using the web.

In other words, a cookie is a piece of information sent by a website and stored in the user's browser, so that the website can consult the previous user activity. A cookie does not only identify a person, but can incorporate a combination of computer-browser-user.

What does the website use cookies for?

We inform you that this website to which you have accessed your own and third-party cookies to offer you a better experience and service. When browsing or using our services, the user does not accept our use of 'cookies', but their consent is expressly collected, and without blocking, if rejected, said browsing ability.

Cookies used for any of the following purposes are exempt from compliance with the obligations established in article 22.2 of the LSSI:

  • Only allow communication between the user's computer and the network.
  • Strictly provide a service expressly requested by the user.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small files that some platforms, such as web pages, can install on your computer, smartphone, tablet, connected television, etc., when accessing them. Its functions can be very varied: store your browsing preferences, collect statistical information, allow certain technical functionalities, store and retrieve information about browsing habits or preferences of a user or their equipment to the point, sometimes, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your equipment, if you can recognize it. A cookie is stored on a computer to personalize and facilitate user navigation as much as possible. Cookies play a very important role, by improving the experience of using the web.

In other words, a cookie is a piece of information sent by a website and stored in the user's browser, so that the website can check the user's previous activity. A cookie does not only identify a person, but can incorporate a combination of computer-browser-user.

What does the website use Cookies for?

Cookies are used to differentiate users and to act differently depending on them. One use of cookies is to identify yourself on a website. Users are typically identified by entering their credentials on a validation page; Cookies allow the server to know that the user is already validated or browsing the website, and therefore they can be allowed to access services or perform operations that are restricted to unidentified users.

Why are they important?

  • From a technical point of view, they allow websites to function more agile and adapted to user preferences, such as storing the language, the currency of the country or detecting the access device.
  • They establish levels of protection and security that prevent or hinder cyberattacks against the website or its users.
  • They allow media managers to know statistical data collected in Cookies to improve the quality and experience of their services.
  • They serve to optimize the advertising that we show to users, offering the one that best suits their interests.

Types of cookies

Depending on who is the entity that manages the computer or domain from which the cookies are sent and treats the data obtained, we can distinguish:

  • Own cookies: are 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: are 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 cookies are served 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 if the third party uses them for its own purposes. (for example, the improvement of the services it provides or the provision of advertising services in favor of other entities).
  • Depending on the purpose for which the data obtained through the 'cookies' are processed, the website may use:
    • Technical cookies: are those that allow the user to navigate through a web page, platform or application and the use of the different options or services that exist in it, including those that the editor uses to allow the management and operation of the page web and enable its functions and services.
    • Preference or personalization cookies: they are those that allow the user to remember information so that the user accesses the service with certain characteristics that can differentiate their experience from that of other users, such as, for example, the language, the number of results to be displayed when the user performs a search, the appearance or content of the service depending on the type of browser through which the user accesses the service or the region from which the service is accessed, etc.
    • Analysis or measurement cookies: these are those that allow the person responsible for them to monitor and analyze the behavior of the users of the websites to which they are linked, including the quantification of the impacts of the advertisements. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure the activity of the websites, application or platform, in order to introduce improvements based on the analysis of the usage data made by the users of the service.
    • Behavioral advertising cookies: these are those that store information on the behavior of users obtained through the continuous observation of their browsing habits, which allows the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it.
  • Depending on the expiration, the Cookies used may have the following types of expiration:
    • Session cookies: are those designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page. They are usually used to store information that is only interested in keeping for the provision of the service requested by the user on a single occasion (for example, a list of products purchased) and disappear at the end of the session.
    • Persistent cookies: are those in which the data is still stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed during a period defined by the person responsible for the cookie, which can range from a few minutes to several years. This website uses both temporary session cookies and permanent cookies.

In some cases, if any of these cookies are disabled, you will not be able to correctly receive our content and services. At other times, the website may continue to function. In any case, we wish to inform you that the information captured by these cookies on the use of our website and on the success of the advertisements displayed on it allows us to improve our services and obtain income that allows us to offer you many content in a less expensive way.

In compliance with art. 22.2 of the LSSI-CE, the company indicates that the cookies detailed in the following table are used on this website:

Own Cookies
NameCookie TypePurposeWho use the cookieDuration
PHPSESSIDBasicThis cookie is native to PHP and allows the web to save serialized state data. On this website it is used to establish user sessions by passing status data through a temporary cookie also known as a session cookie. The PHPSESSID cookie has no expiration set since it disappears when the web is closed. Red LeafSession
CookieShowBasicThis cookie lets us know if the user accepted the cookie policy by continuing to visit our site.Red Leaf1 year
CookiePreferencesBasicIn this cookie the preferences of types of cookies are saved.Red Leaf1 year
langcodeBasicPreferred language preferences are saved in this cookie.Red Leaf1 year
Third party cookies
NameCookie TypePurposeWho use the cookieDuration
__cfduidBasicIt is established by the CloudFlare service to identify trusted web traffic and speed up page loading. It does not correspond to any user id in the web application, nor does it save any personally identifiable data.
https://support.cloudflare.com/hc/en-us/articles/200170156-What-does-the-CloudFlare-cfduid-cookie-do-
CloudFlare30 days
_gaAnalyticsAnalytics Associated with Google Universal Analytics, which is a significant update to Google's most widely used analytics service. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a customer identifier. It is included in every page request on a site and is used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. By default, it will expire after 2 years, although website owners can customize it.Google Analytics2 years
_gat_UA-86788267-1AnalyticsThis is a pattern type cookie established by Google Analytics, it is used to limit the percentage of requests.Google Analytics1 minute
_gidAnalyticsAssociated with Google Universal Analytics. This appears to be a new cookie and, as of spring 2017. It is used to distinguish usersGoogle Analytics24 hours
_hjidAnalyticsThis cookie is set when the client first reaches a page with the Hotjar script. It is used to preserve the unique, random user ID of that site in the browser. This ensures that behavior on subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID.HotjarSession
_hjIncludedInSampleAnalyticsThis cookie is associated with the web analytics functionality and services of Hotjar, a company based in Malta. Uniquely identifies a visitor during a browser session and indicates that they are included in an audience sample.HotjarSession
"zld"+<@lsid@>+"state"AnalyticsThis cookie is associated with the chat support from the same website. SalesIQ uses this cookie to save a minimized or maximized state preference.
More info about SalesIQ cookies here.
SalesIQ5 minutes
LS_CSRF_TOKENAnalyticsThis cookie is used for security purposes to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) for AJAX calls made by the visitor.SalesIQSession
  _gcl_auMarketingUsed by Google AdSense to experiment with advertising efficiency on websites that use its servicesGoogle Adsense3 months
_fbpMarketingUsed by Facebook to offer a series of advertising products, such as real-time offers from external advertisersFacebook2 months

No data transfers to third countries

Cookies are not used for profiling

How to disable cookies in the main browsers?

You can allow or block cookies, as well as delete your browsing data (including cookies) from the browser you use. Consult the options and instructions offered by your browser for this. Keep in mind that if you accept third-party cookies, you must delete them from the browser options.

It is possible to stop accepting browser Cookies, or stop accepting Cookies from a particular Service.

Modern browsers allow you to change the cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' of your browser menu. Likewise, you can configure your browser or your email manager, as well as install free add-ons to prevent Web Bugs from being downloaded when opening an email.

Through our website, we offer you guidance on the steps to access the cookie configuration menu and, where appropriate, private browsing in each of the main browsers.

The user may -at any time- choose which cookies he wants to work on this website by:

The browser settings; for example:

- the specific opt-out systems indicated in the table above regarding the cookie in question (these systems may lead to a "rejection" cookie being installed on your computer in order for your deactivation choice to work); or

- Other third-party tools, available online, that allow users to detect cookies on each website they visit and manage their deactivation (for example, Ghostery: https://www.ghostery.com/privacy-statementhttps://www.ghostery.com/faq).

The company is not, in any case, responsible for the content and veracity of the privacy policies of third parties included in this cookie policy.

Acceptance of cookies

We appreciate that you consent to the acceptance of cookies, this helps us to obtain more precise data that allows us to improve the content and design of our web pages and applications to adapt them to your preferences.

In the event that the Company provides some type of special service in which it determines specific provisions different from these in relation to the protection of personal data and the use of cookies, the particular rules indicated for that particular service will prevail over those present. , which will, in any case, obtain the user's consent.

If you consent to the use of cookies, continue browsing or click on a link, it will be understood that you have not consented to our cookie policy and therefore the installation of cookies on your computer or device.

Do we update our Cookies Policy?

Our portal can modify this Cookies Policy based on legislative and regulatory requirements, or in order to adapt said policy to the instructions issued by the Spanish Data Protection Agency, so users are advised to visit it periodically. In relation to the use of personal data, you can consult our privacy policy on the website, as required by the RGPD.

It is possible that we update the Cookies Policy of our Website, among other things based on legislative and regulatory requirements, or in order to adapt said policy to the instructions issued by the Spanish Agency for Data Protection, therefore 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. The Cookies Policy was last updated in October 2020.

If you have questions about this cookie policy, you can contact us at the email address info@red-leaf.com.