1. What are cookies?
Cookies are files that store and retrieve information about the user's browsing habits. The information obtained is related, for example, to the number of new users, the frequency and recurrence of visits, the duration of the visit, the browser or the computer from which the visit is made or the application is executed. .
2. Types of cookies
According to the entity that manages them:
Own cookies: They are 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: They 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.
According to its purpose:
Strictly necessary cookies: They are those necessary for the website to function and cannot be deactivated in the publisher's systems. They are usually configured to respond to actions made by the user to receive services, such as adjusting their privacy preferences, logging in to the site, or filling out forms. The user can configure their browser to block or alert the presence of these cookies, but some parts of the website will not work.
Performance cookies: They are those that allow to count the visits and sources of circulation in order to measure and improve the performance of the website. They help the editor to know which pages are the most or least popular, and to see how many people visit the site. All the information that these cookies collect is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If the user does not allow these cookies, we will not know when they visited the website.
Functionality cookies: They are those that allow the website to offer better functionality and customization. They can be set by the publisher or by third parties whose services have been added to the website. If the user does not allow these cookies, some services will not work correctly.
Targeted cookies: They are those cookies that can be found throughout the website and are placed by third parties that can use them to create a profile of the user's interests and show relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on the unique identification of the browser and Internet access device. If the user does not allow these cookies, they will have less targeted advertising.
Social media cookies: They are those configured by a series of social network services that are added to the website to allow the user to share the content with their friends and networks. These cookies can track the browser through other sites and create a profile of user interests. This may modify the content and messages that the user encounters on other websites they visit. If the user does not allow these cookies, they will not be able to see or use these sharing tools.
According to the period of time they remain activated:
Session cookies: They are those designed to collect and store data while the user accesses the website. 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: They 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.
3. The cookies we use
The cookies used by ALMAR WATER SOLUTIONS'S Ethical Channel are the following:
Cookie Name: ASP.NET_SessionId
Source: Innova Ibérica - Developer
Type according to its purpose: Cookie strictly necessary
Purpose: This cookie is used on sites developed with Microsoft.Net. When a user starts browsing, a unique session ID is created, which keeps track of all information regarding that session, this information is stored on the web server and identified by a GUID. The GUID is essential for any ASP.NET site to function properly.
Expiration: Session.
4. How to manage cookies?
The user has the option of allowing, blocking or eliminating the cookies installed on their computer by configuring the browser options installed on their terminal:
If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, in the Tools menu option, selecting Internet Options and accessing Privacy.
If you use Firefox, for Mac in the Preferences menu option, selecting Privacy, accessing the Show Cookies section, and for Windows in the Tools menu option, selecting Options, accessing Privacy and then using a custom configuration for the history.
If you use Safari, in the Preferences menu option, selecting Privacy.
If you use Google Chrome, in the Tools menu option, selecting Options (Preferences on Mac), accessing Advanced and then the Content Settings option in the Privacy section, and finally checking Cookies in the Content Settings dialog.
Social media cookies: They are those configured by a series of social network services that are added to the website to allow the user to share the content with their friends and networks. These cookies can track the browser through other sites and create a profile of user interests. This may modify the content and messages that the user encounters on other websites they visit. If the user does not allow these cookies, they will not be able to see or use these sharing tools.
However, disabling cookies could modify the operation of the website. Please, consult the instructions and manuals of your browser to expand this information.
If you block the use of cookies in your browser, some services or functionalities of the website may not be available.
5. To which countries will my data be transferred?
Your data will not be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). However, in the event of an international transfer of your data, such transfer will only take place on the basis of an appropriate decision or any other tool that provides due guarantees.
For the rest of the information of article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD), including the rights of the interested parties, consult our Terms of use