What is a cookie?
A cookie is a harmless file that is downloaded onto your computer when you visit certain websites. Cookies enable a website, among other things, to store and recover information on the browsing habits of a user or their device and, depending on the information contained and the manner in which the device is used, they can be used to recognise the user.
Thus, there are cookies that obtain information on the number of pages visited, the city assigned to the IP address used for the connection, the number of new users, the frequency and recurrence of visits, the duration of the visit, the browser, the operator or the type of device from which access is made.
What a cookie IS NOT
It is not a virus, or a Trojan, or a worm, or spam, or spyware, nor does it open pop-up windows.
What information is stored by a cookie?
Cookies do not usually store sensitive information about you, such as credit cards or bank details, photographs, your personal identity document or personal information, etc. The data stored are of a technical nature, personal preferences, content personalisation, etc.
The web server does not identify you as a person, but rather your web browser. In fact, if you usually browse with Internet Explorer and you try to browse on the same website with Firefox or Chrome, you will see that the website does not realise that you are the same person, because it is actually identifying the browser, not the person.
What happens if I disable cookies?
So that you can understand the scope of what happens if you disable cookies, we will show you some examples:
- You will not be able to share content from the website on Facebook, Twitter or any other social network.
- The website will not be able to adapt the contents to your personal preferences, as is usually the case on online stores.
- You will not be able to access the personal area of the website, such as My account, My profile or My orders.
- Online stores: It will be impossible for you to make online purchases; any purchases will have to be made by telephone or by visiting the physical store, if one is available.
- It will not be possible to personalise your geographic preferences, such as time zone, currency or language.
- The website will not be able to perform web analytics on visitors and web traffic, which will make it more difficult for the website to be competitive.
- You will not be able to write on the blog, upload photos, post comments, evaluate or score contents. It will not be possible for the website to know if you are human or an automated application that publishes spam.
- It will not be possible to show sector-specific advertising, which will reduce the website’s advertising income.
- All social networks use cookies, if you disable them you will not be able to use any social network.
What types of cookies are there?
- The following types of cookies exist, depending on the entity that manages the device or the domain from which the cookies are sent and the data obtained are processed:
- First-party cookies: These cookies are sent to the user’s device from a device or domain managed by the actual publisher, from which the service requested by the user is provided.
- Third-party cookies: These cookies are sent to the user’s device from a device or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but rather from the entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.
In the event that the cookies are installed from a device or domain managed by the actual publisher but the information collected is managed by a third party, they cannot be considered first-party cookies.
Third-party cookies
In certain cases, we share information on the visitors to this website on an anonymous or aggregate basis with third parties such as advertisers, sponsors or auditors, with the sole purpose of improving our services. All such processing tasks will be regulated in accordance with legal rules and all data protection rights will be respected according to current regulations.
This website measures traffic with different solutions that may use cookies or web beacons to analyse what takes place on our pages. We currently use the following solutions to measure traffic on this website. You can see more information on the privacy policy of each of the solutions used for this purpose:
- How Google uses the data collected on websites
- Google (Analytics): Privacy Policy of Google Analytics (if you wish, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through this browser add-on offered by Google)
What types of cookies are used on this website?
By accessing the spidiaplaya.com website we hereby inform you that, if you continue to browse, certain first-party cookies will be installed on your device, as well as third-party cookies corresponding to web analytics (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to help the website analyse your use of the website and to improve the usability thereof. Under no circumstances will they be associated to data that may identify you. The data stored are of a technical nature, personal preferences, content personalisation, etc. The web server does not identify you as a person, but rather your web browser.
This website uses first-party and third-party cookies so that you can enjoy a better browsing experience, share content on social media, leave comments and to obtain statistics on our users.
As a user, you can reject the processing of data or information by blocking these cookies through the appropriate settings on your browser. However, you must be aware that if you do so, this website may not work correctly.
That is why it is important for you to read this cookies policy and to understand that if you continue to browse, it will be deemed as acceptance of their use. You can change your browser settings to be notified of the receipt of cookies on your device or, if you wish, disable the ability to store said cookies on your device.
You can also modify your settings using the following link: Revise cookies and privacy settings
The following table is included below, for illustration purposes only, identifying the most relevant cookies used on this website, whether they are first-party or third-party cookies (including identification of the third party contracted or whose services are used) and their purpose:
| First-party cookies | ||
| Cookies | Information (*) | Purpose |
| Strictly necessary | User input cookie Session authentication or user identification cookie User security cookie Multimedia player session cookie Load-balancing session cookie User interface customisation cookie | They are used to offer services or remember settings to improve your browsing experience on our website. |
| Third-party cookies | ||
| Cookies | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga, _gat, _gid, _gali | Google Analytics. They analyse browsing behaviour and enable the preparation of traffic statistics. | Persistent _ga: 2 years _gat: 10 min. _gid: 1 day Session _gali |
How are cookies managed?
Given that cookies are normal text files, they can be viewed with the majority of text editors or text processing programmes. You can click on a cookie to open it. Below is a list of links showing how to view cookies on different browsers. If you use a different browser, check the information on cookies in the actual browser. If you use a mobile telephone, check the device manual for further information.
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647&topic=14666&ctx=topic
- Internet Explorer 8-10: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/12.00/es-ES/cookies.html
Cookies settings for the most popular browsers
Below, we will show you how to access a specific cookie from the Chrome browser. Note: These steps may vary depending on the version of the browser:
- Go to Settings or Preferences through the File menu or by clicking on the personalisation icon appearing at the top right of the page.
- You will see different sections, click on the option Show advanced options.
- Go to Privacy, Content settings.
- Select See all cookies and site data.
- A list will appear with all the cookies ordered by domain. To make it is easier to find cookies from a certain domain, insert the address either partially or totally in the Find cookies field.
- After applying this filter, one or several lines will appear on the screen with the cookies used by the website in question. Now simply select and press the X to proceed with their deletion.
To access the cookies settings of the Internet Explorer browser, follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):
- Go to Tools, Internet Options
- Click on Privacy.
- Move the slider until setting the desired level of privacy.
To access the cookies settings of the Firefox browser, follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):
- Go to Options or Preferences according to your operating system.
- Click on Privacy.
- In History choose Use custom settings for history.
- There you will find the option Accept cookies, which you can enable or disable according to your preferences.
To access the cookies settings of the Safari for OSX browser, follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):
- Go to Preferences, then Privacy.
- Here, you will see the option Block cookies, where you can set the type of block that you wish to implement.
To access the cookies settings of the Safari for iOS browser, follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):
- Go to Settings, then Safari.
- Go to Privacy and Security. Here, you will see the option Block cookies, where you can set the type of block that you wish to implement.
To access the cookies settings of the browser for Android devices, follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):
- Run the browser and press the Menu button, then Settings.
- Go to Security and Privacy, where you will see the option Accept cookies, which you can select or deselect.
To access the cookies settings of the browser for Windows Phone devices, follow these steps (they may vary depending on the browser version):
- Open Internet Explorer, then More, then Settings.
- Now you can select or deselect the Enable cookies box.
Additional notes
Neither this website nor its legal representatives will be held liable for the content or accuracy of the privacy policies of the third parties mentioned in this cookies policy.
Web browsers are the tools responsible for storing cookies, from which you can exercise your right to remove or disable them. Neither this website nor its legal representatives can guarantee the correct or incorrect use of cookies by the aforementioned browsers.
In certain cases, it is necessary to install cookies so that the browser does not forget your decision not to accept them.
In the case of Google Analytics cookies, this company stores cookies on servers located in the United States and undertakes not to share information with third parties, unless it is necessary for the functioning of the system or when thus obliged by law. According to Google, your IP address is not saved. Google Inc. is a company that adheres to the Safe Harbour Agreement that guarantees that all data transferred will be processed with a level of protection that is in line with European regulations.
For any queries or doubts regarding this cookies policy, do not hesitate to contact us through the contact section.