Modification of the Information Society Services Act (LSSICE)

With the entry into force of Royal Decree 13/2012, which amends the ‘Ley de Servicios de la Sociedad de la Información’ (LSSICE), it is compulsory to obtain the express consent of users before they browse websites that use non-essential cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies and other similar technologies, such as local shared objects, flash cookies or pixels, are tools used by web servers to store and retrieve information about visitors. These technologies are essential to ensure the proper functioning of websites.

Thanks to the use of cookies, the web server can remember certain user data, such as your page viewing preferences, name and password, products of interest, among others.

Cookies affected by the regulation and exempt cookies

In accordance with European regulations, the user's informed consent is required for analytical, advertising and affiliation cookies. On the other hand, technical cookies that are necessary for the operation of the website or for the provision of services specifically requested by the user are exempt.

Types of cookies

Cookies are divided into five main categories:

1. Analytical cookies: Collect information about how the website is used.
2. Social cookies: Necessary to interact with external social networks.
3. Affiliate cookies: Allow tracking of visits from other pages with which the website has affiliation agreements.
4. Advertising and behavioural cookies: These collect data on user preferences and choices (retargeting).
5. Technical and functional cookies: These are essential for the use of the website and the provision of requested services.

Cookies used on this website:

• PHPSESSID: Essential technical cookie that stores the session identifier. It is deleted when the browser is closed.
• _lang: Essential technical cookie that stores the session language. It is deleted when the browser is closed.