1. What are Cookies?
Mario Polaino Maezo is responsible for the website mpmarquitecto.com and uses cookies and/or other files of similar functionality (hereinafter “Cookies”).
A cookie is a text file that a website, application or other platform stores on your device, such as your computer, tablet or smartphone. It contains information about your browsing or usage, like a tag that identifies your device. Cookies are necessary to facilitate browsing and to understand how users interact with websites, which allows improvements to be made. They are also useful for personalising advertising according to your preferences and for other purposes detailed below. Cookies do not damage your device.
2. Types of Cookies
Please review this section, which provides a general overview of the different types of cookies that may be used in an online environment.
According to the owner of the cookies, they can be classified as:
First-party cookies: These cookies are sent to the user’s computer or device from the equipment or domain managed by the publisher itself, which provides the website or service requested by the user.
Third-party cookies: These cookies are sent to the user’s computer or device from equipment or a domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.
Depending on the purpose of the Cookie, they can be classified as:
Strictly necessary (technical) cookies are those that allow the user to browse a website, platform or application and use the different options or services offered on them. These cookies perform essential functions, such as controlling traffic, identifying data or sessions, accessing restricted sections, remembering items in an order, managing payments, ensuring service security, allowing participation in events, storing multimedia content and sharing content on social networks. These technical cookies are downloaded automatically when the website is displayed or the service requested by the user is provided.
Functionality or personalisation cookies are those that allow information to be remembered in order to provide the user with a service or platform with specific features that differentiate their experience from that of other users. These features may include language, the number of results displayed in a search, the appearance or content of the service depending on the browser used or the region from which the service is accessed, among others. Not accepting these cookies may result in slow website performance or inappropriate recommendations.
Analytics cookies are used to collect information about the number of users, the sections of the website visited and their interaction with it. This data is used to carry out a statistical analysis of users’ use of the service, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement based on usage patterns.
Behavioural advertising cookies record and store information about users’ browsing habits, which facilitates the creation of specific profiles to display personalised advertisements. These cookies allow efficient management of the advertising spaces that the publisher has included, either directly or in collaboration with third parties.
3. Purpose of Cookies on our website
Cookies play a fundamental role in the functioning of our website. Their main purpose is to enable more comfortable and efficient browsing. For example, they are used to remember your preferences during browsing and on future visits.
They also help us to personalise advertising based on your browsing habits. The information collected through cookies allows us to make statistical estimates and usage analyses, such as the number of visits and the most frequently consulted sections. This allows us to improve our services and adapt the platform to your individual interests.
On some occasions, we use cookies to collect information that allows us to display advertising based on your browsing habits on our platform and other third-party platforms.
The following details both the third parties that may configure and access Cookies on your device, and the purposes for which the information they store is used.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | CookieYes | Remembers the user’s consent preferences. | 1 year | Necessary |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google Recaptcha | Identifies bots and protects against spam attacks. | 6 months | Necessary |
| rc::a | Google Recaptcha | Identifies bots and protects against spam attacks. | Never expires | Necessary |
| rc::f | Google Recaptcha | Identifies bots and protects against spam attacks. | Never expires | Necessary |
| rc::c | Google Recaptcha | Identifies bots and protects against spam attacks. | Session | Necessary |
| rc::b | Google Recaptcha | Identifies bots and protects against spam attacks. | Session | Necessary |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page visits. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Calculates visitor and session data anonymously. | 2 years | Analytics |
4. Managing Cookies on our website
In the cookie settings panel, which you can access at any time on our platform, you will find detailed information about the cookies we use. It specifies their purpose, duration and who manages them (us or third parties). This panel allows you to manage the activation and deactivation of those cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the platform, as well as to change your consent at any time.
You can access the Cookie settings by clicking on the floating button with the icon of a “cookie”, to change your preferences or withdraw your consent.
On the other hand, you also have the option to disable the use of cookies in your browser while browsing the Internet. Below we show you how to carry out this configuration in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Opera
You can exercise this option to avoid the use of Cookies at any time. Please note that the management of the Cookie settings panel and the option to reject them are specific to each browser you use.
Therefore, if you configure Cookies in a certain way on one device and wish for that option to be applied in a similar way on another device, you will need to activate the same option on that other device.
The user should be aware that some features of the content on our website are only available if the installation of Cookies in their browser is permitted. If you decide not to accept or to block certain Cookies (depending on their purpose), this may affect, in whole or in part, the normal functioning of the Website or prevent access to some of its services.
5. Use of information stored in Cookies
The information stored in the Cookies on our website is used solely by us. However, some third-party Cookies, managed by external entities, may be used to provide us with additional services. For more details, please consult our Cookie settings panel, accessible at all times on our website.
We suggest that you review our Privacy Policy on our website for detailed information on how your personal data is processed in our collaboration with third parties, as well as in international data transfers. We also recommend that you consult the privacy policies and privacy settings of these external partners through their own platforms.
6. Updates and changes to the Cookie Policy
Mario Polaino Maezo may modify this Cookie Policy in response to new legislative or regulatory requirements, or in order to adapt said policy to the instructions issued by the Spanish Data Protection Agency.
If you would like more information about how we use Cookies, you can send us an email to: info(at)mpmarquitecto.com