WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are files that can be downloaded to your computer through web pages. They are tools that play an essential role in the provision of many information society services. Among other things, they allow a web page to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their computer and, depending on the information obtained, they can be used to recognise the user and improve the service offered.

TYPES OF COOKIES

Depending on the entity that manages the domain from which the cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, two types can be distinguished:

  • First-party cookies: those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
  • Third-party cookies: those sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies.

In the event that cookies are installed from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself but the information collected through them is managed by a third party, they cannot be considered own cookies.

There is also a second classification according to the length 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 website. They are usually used to store information that is only relevant for the provision of the service requested by the user on a single occasion (e.g. a list of products purchased).
  • Persistent cookies: the data remains stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie manager, which can range from a few minutes to several years.

Finally, there is another classification with six types of cookies according to the purpose for which the data obtained is processed.

  • Technical cookies: those that allow the user to navigate through a website, platform or application and use the different options or services that exist therein, such as, for example, controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted areas, remembering the items included in an order, carrying out the purchase process for an order, applying for registration or participation in an event, using security elements during navigation, storing content for the dissemination of videos or sound, or sharing content through social networks.
  • Personalisation cookies: these allow the user to access the service with some general characteristics predefined according to a series of criteria in the user’s terminal, such as the language, the type of browser through which the service is accessed, the regional configuration from which the service is accessed, etc.
  • Analysis cookies: these allow the person responsible for them to monitor and analyse the behaviour of users of the websites to which they are linked. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure the activity of the websites, application or platform and to create navigation profiles of the users of these sites, applications and platforms, in order to introduce improvements based on the analysis of the usage data made by the users of the service.
  • Advertising cookies: these allow the most effective management of advertising spaces.
  • Behavioural advertising cookies: these store information on user behaviour obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, allowing a specific profile to be developed in order to display advertising based on that profile.
  • External social media cookies: these are used to allow visitors to interact with the content of different social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and are only generated for users of those social media platforms. The conditions of use of these cookies and the information collected are regulated by the privacy policy of the corresponding social platform.

DISABLING AND DELETING COOKIES

You have the option to allow, block or delete cookies installed on your computer by configuring the browser options installed on your computer. By disabling cookies, some of the available services may no longer be operational. 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. Users can choose which cookies they want to work on this website at any time.

You can allow, block or delete cookies installed on your computer by configuring the browser options installed on your computer:

In addition, you can also manage the cookie storage in your browser through tools such as the following:

COOKIES USED ON WWW.XORXIOS.COM

The cookies used on this website, their type and function are identified below:

Cookie

PHPSESSID

Type

Own, technical and session

Duration

The duration of the session

Purpose

This cookie is native to PHP and allows the website to store serialised status 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.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE COOKIE POLICY

www.xorxios.com assumes that you accept the use of cookies. However, it displays information about its Cookie Policy at the bottom or top of any page on the portal with each login so that you are aware of it.

Given this information, you can take the following actions:

  • Accept cookies. This notice will not be displayed again when you access any page of the portal during the current session.
  • Close. The notice on this page is hidden.
  • Modify your settings. You can obtain more information about what cookies are, learn about the Cookie Policy of www.xorxios.com and modify your browser settings.