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Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that, when visiting a site, are stored on your computer or mobile device through the browser. This way, the next time you visit that site, it can already recognize your device.

The cookies used never store information that identifies the user. They collect general information, such as how users arrive and use the site, the IP address, the server or browser used, etc.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to store information about users’ options. Cookies allow the customization and adaptation of each page to the visitor's preferences. Through their use, we can make site navigation more efficient and enjoyable.

What type of cookies do we use?

We use different types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies – Some cookies are essential in order to access the various areas of a site. They enable site navigation and the use of its applications, as well as access to the site’s secure areas.
  • Analytical cookies – These cookies are used to examine how users use the site and to improve its overall functionality.
  • Functionality cookies – Functionality cookies allow us to remember the user's preferences. This way, the visitor doesn’t need to configure the site each time they visit it.
  • Third-party cookies – These are for measuring the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. Some of our advertising partners also use cookies on this site, such as Google AdSense. The site has no access or control over the cookies used by these partners. You should consult the partners’ respective privacy policies for detailed explanations of their practices.
  • Advertising cookies – These are used to target advertising, depending on the interests of each user, thereby decreasing the number of times ads are viewed. These cookies allow us to evaluate the results of advertising.

Cookies can be:

  • Persistent cookies – These are stored at the Internet browser level on the devices that access the site, and are used whenever the user visits the platform again. Through the use of these cookies, a personalized service according to the user's interests is achieved.
  • Session cookies – These are temporary and therefore are only used by the user until they leave the site. Their purpose is to identify potential problems and enable a better browsing experience.

How to manage cookies?

You have the option of disabling, totally or partially, the use of our cookies (and/or those of our partners) in your browser settings. However, by doing so, you may interfere not only with the way you use this site, but with other sites that you normally visit as well. What may happen is that you will be unable to use some websites or services, such as logging into email accounts or Internet forums.