What is a cookie?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when accessing certain websites. Cookies allow a website to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or their device. Depending on the information they contain and how the device is used, they can be used to recognize it.
However, these tools only gather information related to the number of pages visited, the approximate location assigned to the IP address from which the site is accessed, the number of new users, the frequency and number of visits, the duration of visits, the browser or the operator or type of device used. In no case is information such as the user’s name, surname, postal address, or any other personal data of the connected user obtained.
What types of cookies exist?
This section provides an overview of the types of cookies that can be used in an online environment.
Depending on the cookie owner:
- First-party cookies: These are cookies for which the editor is responsible and are generally sent to the user’s device from a system or domain managed by the editor, providing the service requested by the user.
- Third-party cookies: These are cookies for which a third party, other than the editor, is responsible and are generally sent to the user’s device from a system or domain not managed by the editor but by another entity handling the data collected through the cookies.
Depending on how long the cookies remain active:
- Session cookies: These cookies are designed to collect and store data while the user is on a website.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies store data on the device and can be accessed and processed over a defined period, ranging from a few minutes to several years.
Depending on the purpose of the cookies:
- Strictly necessary or technical cookies: These allow the user to navigate the website, load content correctly, and use the different options or services available.
- Functionality or customization cookies: These remember information so the user can access the site with certain features, making their experience different from others.
- Analytics or measurement cookies: These allow the responsible party to track and analyze the behavior of users on the websites linked to them, including measuring the impact of advertisements.
- Advertising cookies: These store information on users’ behavior, obtained by continuously observing their browsing habits, allowing the development of a specific profile for displaying ads based on this data.
For more information, you can refer to the Spanish Data Protection Agency’s cookie guide. (URL: https://www.aepd.es/guias/guia-cookies.pdf)
Who is responsible for processing cookies on this website?
The responsible party for processing personal data obtained through cookies installed on this website is the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), with Tax ID Q-2891005-G and located at C/ Edison nº 4, 28006 Madrid, Spain. Contact: +34 915851500.
Which cookies does this website use and what are they for?
Technical cookies
Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like navigation, access to secure areas of the site, or remembering preferences such as cookie acceptance.
Features:
- Mandatory for site operation.
- No user consent required.
- Cannot be disabled.
Functional cookies
Purpose: Improve the user experience on the website by remembering settings or preferences that are not essential.
Features:
- They are not strictly necessary for the operation of the site, but they make the experience more personalized and enjoyable.
- They usually require the user’s consent.
- Example: Cookies that remember the preferred language, the selected currency or the visual theme chosen by the user.
Cookie: pll_language
- Type: Functional
- Duration: 1 year
- Description: Polylang sets this cookie to remember the user’s selected language when returning to the website.
- Additional: Polylang is a plugin, not a third-party entity, and no external data is collected or transferred.
Cookie: cookieyes-consent
- Type: Technical
- Duration: 1 year
- Description: CookieYes sets this cookie to remember consent preferences. It does not collect or store any personal information of website visitors.
- Additional: CookieYes is a plugin, not a third-party entity, and no external data is collected or transferred.
How long are cookies stored?
Session cookies are stored for the duration of the session, meaning while the user is navigating the site, and are automatically deleted once the browser is closed. Technical or functional cookies with a defined duration are stored for one year.
What is the legal basis for using cookies?
For technical cookies, which are essential for navigating this website and receiving the services offered, the legal basis for their use is the agreement you enter when you decide to access the information and services provided.
For other cookies (functional cookies), the legal basis is user consent, requested upon accessing the website, and can be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the ability to navigate the website and use its services, but processing of data done before consent is revoked remains valid.
Who will have access to the cookies?
This website uses necessary technical and functional cookies. These cookies are not shared with third parties and have no purpose beyond what is explained above.
How can I manage the use of cookies?
In the cookie settings panel on this website, you can find all information about the cookies used on the site and activate or deactivate those that are not strictly necessary for website operation.
You can also disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser and device has a different settings panel. Below are the instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
Are international data transfers made?
The National Securities Market Commission does not transfer personal data collected through cookies outside the European Economic Area.
Updates
This cookie policy may be modified based on legal, regulatory requirements, or changes aimed at improving user experience.