GENERAL INFORMATION

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 their visitors, as well as to ensure the correct functioning of the site.

By using these devices, the web server is allowed to remember some data concerning the user, such as their preferences for viewing pages from that server, username and password, products of interest, etc.

Cookies regulated by the legislation and exempt cookies

According to the applicable regulations, cookies that require informed consent from the user are analytics cookies, advertising cookies, and affiliation cookies, with technical cookies and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services expressly requested by the user being exempt.

Types of cookies

According to their functionality

• Necessary cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They do not collect any user data and gather information such as language preference, whether the cookie policy has been accepted, etc.
• Analysis or measurement cookies: These, when treated by us or by third parties, allow us to quantify the number of users and perform the measurement and statistical analysis of the usage made by users of the offered service. This involves analyzing their navigation on our website to improve the offer of products or services we provide.
• Behavioral advertising or personalized marketing cookies: These allow for the most effective management of advertising spaces that the editor may have included on a website, application, or platform from which the requested service is provided. These cookies store information about user behavior obtained through the continuous observation of their browsing habits, allowing the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it. Additionally, when visiting a website or opening an email where an advertisement or promotion about our products or services is published, a cookie may be installed in your browser to later show you advertising related to the search you have made, and to track our ads in relation, for example, to the number of times they are viewed, where they appear, at what time they are seen, etc.

COOKIE DECLARATION

Below are the cookies used on the Website. We also inform you that the use of third-party cookies may involve data transfers outside the European Economic Area. In this regard, you can find more information about the characteristics of these transfers in the linked privacy policies of these third parties.

REVOCATION OF CONSENT TO INSTALL COOKIES

You can accept, reject, or modify your preferences regarding the use of cookies in the settings panel, accessible in the “Cookie Policy” button at the bottom right of your screen.

Internet browsers allow you to view, deactivate, restrict, block, or delete cookies. Here is how you can configure cookies in major browsers, although we recommend checking your browser’s Support or Help for detailed and up-to-date information based on your browser version and device:

• Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Settings. For more information, you can check Microsoft’s support or the browser’s Help. You can also find information on cookies by clicking on the link here.
• Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> Custom Settings. For more information, you can check Mozilla’s support or the browser’s Help. You can also find information on cookies by clicking on the link here.
• Chrome: Settings -> Show advanced settings -> Privacy -> Content settings. For more information, you can check Google’s support or the browser’s Help. You can also find information on cookies by clicking on the link here.
• Safari: Preferences -> Security. For more information, you can check Apple’s support or the browser’s Help. You can also find information on cookies by clicking on the link here.

Also, note that some browsers allow activating a private or Incognito browsing mode where cookies are installed on the device but automatically deleted when the browsing session ends.

If your browser is not listed, refer to the documentation of the installed browser to block, delete, or allow the download of cookies.

Updates and changes to the “Cookies” policy

AGUA, RESIDUOS Y MEDIO AMBIENTE, S.A. may modify the Cookie Policy in whole or in part, publishing any changes in the same way this policy appears, based on legislative or regulatory requirements or to adapt the policy to the instructions of the AEPD. Therefore, we recommend periodic visits to its content.

Last update date: October 2023.