1.- What are cookies?

Cookies are files or archives that are downloaded to the User’s computer/smartphone/tablet when accessing certain web pages and applications that allow storing the User’s browsing preferences, making the interaction between the User and the Website faster and easier.

The information collected by cookies is anonymous and does not contain any sensitive information as they do not collect data that can personally identify the User. In any case, the User may access the configuration of your browser to modify and / or block the installation of cookies sent from the Website, without this preventing access to the contents.

What does CERTITUR use cookies for?

In accordance with Article 22 of the Law on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, as well as Recital (30) of the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter, “GDPR“), this Website uses cookies or other information storage and retrieval devices to track Users’ interactions with the services offered on the Website.

Cookies make it possible to recognize a User’s browser, as well as the type of device from which the Website is accessed, and are used to facilitate the User’s next visit and make the Website more useful. 

CERTITUR uses cookies to:

  1. Optimize User navigation by tracking the session.
  2. Collect information to optimize navigation and improve the Website.

The Website uses the following types of cookies:

  • Mandatory : Cookies strictly necessary to provide a service or content requested by the user. These are responsible for technical aspects such as identifying records and manage tool preferences in the use, interaction and location of access to content.

 

Name Purpose Expiration Supplier
__stripe_mid This cookie is set by Stripe, a payment processing service, to provide secure and reliable online payment transactions. The __stripe_mid cookie is used to identify and distinguish users in order to prevent fraudulent activities during payment sessions. It allows Stripe to remember users for recurring payments or when navigating between different pages of the site. The cookie does not store any sensitive or personal data and typically expires after one year. Session Stripe
__stripe_sid This cookie is set by Stripe, a payment processing service, to manage and maintain secure online payment transactions. The __stripe_sid cookie is used to track a user’s session during payment activities, ensuring that transactions are processed smoothly and securely. It helps Stripe identify users and prevent fraudulent activities. This cookie is session-based and expires after the user’s session ends, typically within a few minutes. Session Stripe
at This cookie is used to maintain your session with our backend services while you navigate through our website. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status) across different pages, ensuring a seamless and secure experience. The session cookie is essential for the website’s functionality and security, helping to verify your identity and manage your connection to our servers. This cookie is temporary and will be deleted automatically when you close your browser. 3 days Certitur
CookieConsent Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain 3 days Certitur

 

  • Functional : Functional cookies give the user information that enriches the browsing experience such as, for example, displaying the weather forecast based on their location.
Name Purpose Expiration Supplier

 

  • Statistics/analytics :  These cookies collect information related to the use of the site such as the time spent on the site and the content visited by readers in order to measure performance and improve navigation.

The main objectives pursued with this type of cookies are:

  • Allow the anonymous identification of browsing Users and therefore the approximate counting of the number of visitors.
  • Identify anonymously the most visited contents.
  • To know if the User who is accessing is new or repeating visit. 

The analytical cookies used on the Website are listed below: 

Name Purpose Expiration Supplier
_ga Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. Session Google
_ga_# Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. Session Google

 

  • Advertising : These cookies obtain information from the user’s browsing to manage advertising space and offer more relevant and quality content for them based on their tastes.

The following are the advertising cookies used on the Website:

Name Purpose Expiration Supplier

 

4.- How to disable cookies?

Cookies that are not mandatory for browsing this website can be disabled in the section ” Configure Cookies here “.

These settings are located in the footer of the Web Site. In addition, all browsers allow you to make changes to disable cookie settings.

This is the reason why most browsers offer the possibility to manage cookies, in order to obtain a more precise control over privacy.

These settings are located in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser.

Below, you can find the links for each browser to disable cookies by following the instructions:

Internet Explorer (https://goo.gl/iU2wh2) 

  • In the tools menu, select “Internet Options”.
  • Click on the privacy tab.
  • You will be able to configure privacy settings with a six-position slider that allows you to control the number of cookies that will be set: Block all cookies, High, Medium High, Medium (default level), Low and Accept all cookies.

Mozilla Firefox (http://goo.gl/QXWYmv) 

  • At the top of the Firefox window click on the Tools menu.
  • Select Options.
  • Select the Privacy pane.
  • In the Firefox option you can choose to Use custom settings for your history, as well as other issues related to your Privacy.

Google Chrome (http://goo.gl/fQnkSB)

  • Click on the menu located on the toolbar.
  • Select Configuration.
  • Click on Show advanced options.
  • In the “Privacy” selection, click on the Content Settings button.
  • In the Cookies selection, you can configure the options.

Safari (https://goo.gl/PcjEm3; https://goo.gl/dQywEo)

  • In the configuration menu select the “Preferences” option.
  • Open the privacy tab.
  • Select the option you want from the “block cookies” section.
  • Please note that certain features and the full functionality of the Web Site may not be available after disabling cookies.

If you do not wish to be tracked by cookies, Google has developed a plug-in to install in your browser which you can access at the following link: http://goo.gl/up4ND. 

Cookies on mobile devices

The CERTITUR Web Site also uses cookies or other storage devices on mobile devices. 

Those cookies that are not mandatory for browsing this website can be disabled in the section ” Configure Cookies here “.

These settings are located in the footer of the Web Site. In addition, as with computer browsers, browsers on mobile devices allow you to make changes to privacy options or settings to disable or delete cookies.

If you wish to modify your privacy settings, please follow the instructions specified by the developer of your mobile browser.

Below, you can find some examples of links that will guide you to modify the privacy settings on your mobile device:

Acceptance of cookies

This Web Site does not install our cookies on users’ devices until they have accepted the installation of cookies.

Please note that if you do not accept the installation of cookies or disable any of these in the settings, it is possible that certain services may not be available without the use of these or you may not be able to access certain services or take full advantage of all that this Web Site offers.

7.- Elaboration of profiles

CERTITUR expressly declares that it will not carry out user profiling for inclusion in its cookies policy.

Conservation period

Data collected through session cookies will only be retained for as long as the user is browsing this website.

Data collected through persistent cookies will be retained for longer than the duration of the browsing session on this website. 

Information on the retention of data collected by third parties can be found in their respective policies on the processing of the data collected.