Cookies policy

Cookie Policy

INFORMATION ON THE USE OF COOKIES

1. Cookie Policy:

1.1. BRICOANDPOOL informs you that, according to article 22 of the Law on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, as well as in Recital (30) GDPR, we inform you that this website uses both its own and third-party cookies for various purposes.

1.2. A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the user's computer/smartphone/tablet when they access certain web pages in order to store and retrieve information about the browsing carried out from said device. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the user's browsing habits. navigation of a user or their equipment and, depending on the information they contain and the way they use their equipment, they can be used to recognize the User.

1.3. BRICOANDPOOL is required by Royal Decree-Law 13/2012, which modifies Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, to inform and obtain the User's consent regarding the use of cookies on this Website.

1.4. The User can find information about the use of Cookies in the Guide prepared by the AEPD: https://www.aepd.es/sites/default/files/2019-12/guia-cookies_1.pdf

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2. Types of cookies:

2.1. Depending on the entity managing the domain from which the cookies are sent and the data obtained is processed, two types of cookies can be distinguished: first-party cookies and third-party cookies.

2.2. There is also a second classification based on the length of time they remain stored in the client's browser. These may be session cookies or persistent cookies.

2.3. Finally, there is another classification:

  • Necessary cookies: Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
  • Statistical cookies: Statistical cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Marketing cookies: Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and therefore of more value to publishers and third-party advertisers. They also allow us to enable direct chat between the visitor and the Sales Department.

3. Cookies used on this Website.

3.1. The cookies used on this Website, along with their type and function, are identified below.

3.2. BRICOANDPOOL uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service developed by Google that allows the measurement and analysis of web page navigation. In your browser, you will see 4 cookies from this service (__utma, __utmb, __utmt, __utmc, and __utmz). Depending on the type mentioned above, these are first-party, session, and analysis cookies. You can find more information about this and disable the use of these cookies by clicking here, is a service provided by Google, Inc., a Delaware company whose main office is at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View (California), CA 94043, United States ("Google"). Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the processing of data or information by rejecting the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, you should know that if you do this, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. Description of the indicated cookies:

  • Cookie name: _utma
    Originating page(s): The first page that the Internet user visits
    Originating Party (Third Party): Google Analytics. Powered by Google Inc.
    Data collected by the cookie: Page visits
    Purpose: _utma is used to track the visitor and is persistent, meaning it doesn't expire unless the cookies are deleted. Each browser that visits a page is assigned a unique identifier via the _utma cookie. This way, subsequent visits to the site through the same browser are recorded as belonging to the same (individual) visitor. Expiration: 2 years from the end of the last visit.
  • Cookie name: _utmb
    Originating page(s): The first page that the Internet user visits
    Originating Party (Third Party): Google Analytics. Developed by Google Inc.
    Data collected by the cookie: Visitor sessions
    Purpose: _utmb is used to determine a visitor's session. It is set when a visitor enters the site and ends when they stay on a page of the site for more than 30 minutes or 30 minutes after leaving the site.
    Expiration: 30 minutes after the end of the session or the activity has stopped
  • Cookie name: _utmc
    Originating page(s): The first page that the Internet user visits.
    Originating party (third party): Google Analytics
    Developed by Google Inc.
    Data collected by the cookie: Visitor sessions
    Purpose: _utmc is also used to determine a visitor's session. It is set when a visitor enters the site. Expiration: End of Session
  • Cookie Name: _utmz
    Originating page(s): The first page the user visits
    Third party: Google Analytics. Developed by Google Inc.
    Data collected by the cookie: Links and conversions
    Purpose: utmz is used to determine how the visitor arrived, for example, via a search engine result, a direct link, or an advertisement linking to the site. The parameters of the cookie value string are parsed and sent in the GIF request (in the utmcc variable). The cookie's expiration date is set to 6 months. The cookie is updated with each subsequent pageview and is used to determine the visitor's navigation within the site. Expiration: 6 months from the end of the last visit.
  • Cookie Name: _utmt
    Originating page(s): The first page the user visits
    Third party: Google Analytics. Developed by Google Inc.
    Data collected by the cookie: Links and conversions
    Purpose: utmt is used to determine the type of request made by the user. The cookie's expiration date is set at the end of the session. Expiration: at the end of the session.
  • Cookie Name: _ga

Originating page(s): The first page the user visits
Third party: Google Analytics. Developed by Google Inc.
Data collected by the cookie: Links and conversions
Purpose: _ga Used to control unique visitors to the website, stores a unique client identifier Expiration: 2 years

  • Cookie Name: _gid

Originating page(s): The first page the user visits
Third party: Google Analytics. Developed by Google Inc.
Data collected by the cookie: Links and conversions
Purpose: _ga Used to distinguish users Expiration: 24h

Strictly cookies necessary such as those that serve to ensure correct navigation and ensure that the content of the website loads efficiently.

CONSENT

In relation to the use of cookies on this website described in the previous section, the user authorizes and consents to their use in the following way: When the user accesses any page of the website, they will see a notice indicating that the website of BRICOANDPOOL uses cookies, and the user can accept or reject their use through their browser settings. If the user does not configure their browser so that cookies are not activated, when browsing the website BRICOANDPOOL and use its services, the user accepts the use of cookies.

3.5. When the User accesses the profiles of BRICOANDPOOL On the various social networks, you accept their use of cookies, which can be found in their respective privacy policies:

  • For more information about Facebook click here.
  • For more information about Instagram click here.

3.6. Given the characteristics of the Internet, we do not always have information about the cookies placed by third parties through this Website. Therefore, if you encounter this type of cookie on this Website that is not described here, please let us know. You can also contact the third party directly to request information about the cookies they place, their purpose and duration, and how they ensure User privacy.

4. Modify cookie settings.

In any case, the user can configure their browser to accept or reject the cookies they receive, or to have the browser notify them when the web server wants to store one.

Currently, most browsers are configured by default to block the installation of advertising or third-party cookies on your computer. Users can expand these restrictions by preventing the installation of any type of cookie, or, conversely, remove these restrictions by accepting the installation of any type of cookie.
If the user has voluntarily modified their browser settings to accept advertising or third-party cookies, this action will mean that they consent to the processing of their data for advertising purposes.

5. Official guide and information on the use of cookies.

The following link includes video tutorials that explain, step by step, how to configure privacy settings for the most common browsers, social networks, and mobile operating systems: https://www.aepd.es/areas/internet/protege-tu-privacidad.html

You can find more information about cookies on the Internet: https://www.incibe.es/protege-tu-empresa/blog/cookies-empresas-ciberseguridad

Given the way the internet and websites work, we don't always have information about the cookies placed by third parties through our website. This applies especially to cases where our website contains so-called embedded elements: text, documents, images, or short videos that are stored elsewhere but are displayed on or through our website.

Therefore, if you encounter these types of cookies on this website that are not listed above, please let us know. Or contact the third party directly to request information about the cookies they place, their purpose and duration, and how they have ensured your privacy.

Additionally, there are services available that have been specifically developed to provide users with an up-to-date list of cookies and other tracking mechanisms, such as:

6. Right to Information.

After the corresponding request, BRICOANDPOOL We will immediately inform you in writing, in accordance with applicable law, whether we have stored your personal data and what that data is. If you are registered as a user, we offer you the opportunity to personally view your data and, if applicable, delete, modify, and/or update it.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about our website, please write to us at BRICOANDPOOL in:

  • Address: C/ Leda, Nº 22, Polígono industrial Pérez Texeira, CP: 29006 – Málaga.
  • Contact email address: info@bricoandpool.com

Cookie Policy updated and revised June 1, 2022.