What are cookies?

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that websites can store on your device. These files play a crucial role in providing various online services, as they allow websites to store and retrieve information about your browsing habits. Depending on the data collected, cookies can be used to recognize you and improve the services offered to you.

Types of cookies

Cookies can be classified according to who manages them and their storage duration:

By Managing Entity:

  • First-party cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting and managed directly by the website owner.
  • Third-party cookies: These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, usually by a third party that processes the data.

By duration:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that only remain active during your browsing session and are deleted once you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain stored on your device for a specified period, allowing websites to recognize you on subsequent visits.

By Purpose:

  • Technical Cookies: Essential for browsing the website and using its features, such as accessing secure areas, managing orders, or using security features.
  • Personalization cookies: These allow websites to remember your preferences, such as language or regional settings.
  • Analytical cookies: Used to analyze user behavior on websites, helping to improve the user experience based on the data collected.
  • Advertising cookies: These facilitate the management of advertising spaces on the website.
  • Behavioral advertising cookies: These store information about user behavior, allowing the creation of specific profiles for targeted advertising.
  • Social media cookies: These allow interaction with social media platforms and are usually set when a user logs into a social network.

Managing and deleting cookies

You can manage, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain services. Each browser has a different method for managing cookies, usually found under “Tools” or “Options.” See the following guides for more information:

  • Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge: Block or allow cookies.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Prevent sites from saving your preferences
  • Google Chrome: Manage cookies
  • Safari: How to manage cookies
  • Opera: Manage cookies

Additionally, tools like Ghostery and Your Online Choices allow you to manage cookies in your browser.

Cookies used on www.pcclave.es

The following cookies are used on our site, each of which performs a specific function:

  • Used to track visits in Google Analytics.
  • PHPSESSID: Validates client data for server identification.

Acceptance of the cookie policy

By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies. We display information about our Cookie Policy at the top or bottom of each page to keep you informed. You can choose between:

  • Accept Cookies: This notice will not appear again during the current session.
  • Close: The notice will be hidden on the current page.
  • Change settings: Learn more about cookies, our Cookie Policy, and adjust your browser settings accordingly.

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