Cookie Policy

In accordance with Article 22 of Law 34/2002, of 11 July, on information society services and electronic commerce, Fundació Gaspar Espuña – CETT (hereinafter, “FGE”) informs you that our website www.agorabcn.com uses cookies or similar technologies.

The purpose of this Policy is to inform the User, clearly and comprehensively, about how the cookies or similar technologies used on our website work and what they are used for.

When the User clicks “Accept”, they give their consent to:

• The installation of cookies on the device used to access and browse the website (for example, computer, mobile or tablet browsers);
• The website’s use of cookies according to the types described below;
• The collection and processing of the User’s personal data through cookies or similar technologies for the purposes set out in this Cookie Policy.

Using the “Configure” option, the User can select which cookies will be installed and used, with the option to reject all those that:

• Do not have the sole purpose of transmitting a communication over an electronic communications network;
• Are not strictly necessary for the service provider to supply the service requested by the User.

1. What are cookies, pixels and local storage?

This website uses cookies and/or similar technologies that store and retrieve information while you browse.

Cookies are small pieces of text that a web page or application you visit or use sends to your browser. They help the website remember information about your visit, which can make future visits easier and more useful.

The browser stores cookies on the hard drive only for the current session, taking up a minimal amount of memory and without harming your device. Cookies do not contain specific personal information, and most are deleted when the session ends (session cookies).

They may also allow the website to save and retrieve information about your browsing habits and the device used, and may identify you uniquely based on usage.

Pixels are small pieces of code placed on a web page, application or email. They are used to know whether you have interacted with a piece of content and to help improve services and personalise your experience.

Local storage makes it possible to save data on your device and synchronise it later with the remote system when you are back online.

2. What types of cookies are there?

Depending on the entity that manages them, cookies may be:

• First-party cookies: First-party cookies are stored directly by the same domain (website) you are visiting.
• Third-party cookies: Third-party cookies are placed on a web page by someone who is not the website owner, in order to collect user data for third parties.

Depending on how long they remain active, cookies may be:

• Session cookies: These are designed to collect and store data during your visit to a web page. They are usually used to store information that is only relevant to providing the service and that is required on a single occasion.
• Persistent cookies: These are cookies in which the data remains stored in the browser and can be accessed and processed for a period of time defined by the party responsible for the cookie, which may range from minutes to years.

Depending on the purpose for which the data obtained through cookies is processed, they can be grouped into:

• Technical cookies: These help make a web page operational by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot work properly without these cookies.
• Preference cookies: These allow the web page to remember information that changes the way it behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.
• Statistical cookies: These help website owners understand how you interact with the web page by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Marketing cookies: These are used to track website visitors. Their aim is to display ads that are relevant and appealing to each User and therefore more valuable to external advertisers and publishers.
• Social cookies: These are required for external social networks (Facebook, Instagram, etc.). Their function is to control interaction with social widgets within a web page.
• Advertising and behavioural cookies: These collect information about the User’s browsing habits and behaviour in order to identify their preferences, tastes and habits within a particular website. These cookies make it possible to tailor advertising content based on the analysis of the User’s browsing habits and to infer characteristics such as location, age group or gender.

3. What types of cookies does this website use?

The types of cookies used on this Website are set out below:

1. Technical cookies:

Technical cookies help make the Website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Website cannot work properly without these cookies, so the User’s consent is not required for their use.

2. Preference cookies:

Preference cookies allow the Website to remember information that changes the way the Website behaves or looks, such as the User’s preferred language or the region they are in.

3. Analytics cookies:

Analytics cookies help us understand how you interact with the Website, collecting and reporting the information anonymously.

4. Marketing cookies:

Marketing cookies are used to track Website visitors and analyse their browsing habits. Their purpose is to display personalised ads and content that are relevant and of interest to each User.

5. Social cookies:

Social cookies make it possible to interact with social networks and share content directly from the Website. They may also be used to track the User’s activity and personalise their experience on these platforms.

4. Consent

When you visit our Website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up window with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click “Accept”, you authorise us to use the cookie categories you have selected in the pop-up window, as described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies through your browser, but please note that our Website may then stop working properly.

5. How can I block or delete cookies?

The User has been able to accept or configure which cookies they want to be installed and used by clicking the “Accept” or “Configure” options shown in a first layer.

However, as explained above, some persistent cookies may remain installed in your browser. In this case, the User will need to configure the settings of the browser they use in order to block or delete them.

To help the User with this task, we provide links to the main browsers where you can find information on the use of cookies and how to block or delete them:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Opera Browser
• Microsoft Edge

The links above may be updated by the companies that develop these browsers. If any of the links provided does not work or is out of date, you can go to the “Help” menu in your browser and follow the steps indicated there. Likewise, if you want more control over the installation of cookies, you can install programs or browser add-ons on your device, known as “Do Not Track” tools, which will allow you to choose which cookies you want to allow.

Notwithstanding the above, please note that if certain cookies are disabled, browsing the website may not be optimal and some of the available features may not work properly.

6. Processing of personal data through cookies
   1. Data controller

The controller of the User’s personal data is Fundació Gaspar Espuña – CETT, with registered office at Avda. Can Marcet 36-38, 08035, Barcelona and email: [cett@cett.cat].

2. International transfers

As a general rule, data is processed by service providers located within the European Economic Area or in countries that have been declared to have an adequate level of protection.

In other cases, FGE guarantees the security and lawfulness of data processing by requiring its providers to sign the European Commission’s standard contractual clauses or to have binding corporate rules in place that protect the information in a similar way to that established by European regulations.

3. Further information and exercising your rights

Notwithstanding the options offered for the installation of cookies, as well as the various management mechanisms available in this Policy, if you have any questions about the processing of your personal data or wish to exercise your rights, please see our Privacy Policy for further information.

7. Updates and changes to the Cookie Policy

FGE reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time in order to adapt it to legislative developments or to changes in personal data processing practices.

If significant changes are introduced, we will notify you clearly and prominently through the website. We recommend that you review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

The current version of the Cookie Policy will always be available on this same page.