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Cookie policy

El Museo del Jamón Group and all its affiliated companies (hereinafter, MUSEO DEL JAMÓN) uses both first-party and third-party cookies on its website.

Users have the option to configure their browser to be notified on-screen about the reception of cookies and to prevent their installation on their hard drive.

It is not necessary for users to allow the installation of cookies to use our website; however, disabling cookies will require users to log in each time they access a service that requires prior registration.

Please note that cookies cannot damage your device and help us identify and resolve errors.

Without your express consent, by enabling cookies in your browser, Museo del Jamón will not link stored data in cookies with your personal data.

DEFINITION AND FUNCTION OF COOKIES

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to the user’s computer when visiting a website. When the user revisits the same website, the cookie allows the site to recognize their browser. Cookies enable the storage of user preferences and other types of information. The browser settings can be modified to reject all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some website features or services may not function properly without cookies (source: Google).

TYPES OF COOKIES

According to the “Guide on the Use of Cookies” published by the Data Protection Agency, cookies can be categorized as follows:

  • First-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain managed by the website owner, providing the requested service.
  • Third-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data collected through cookies.
  • Session cookies: These are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website.
  • Persistent cookies: These store data on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie provider, ranging from minutes to several years.
  • Technical cookies: These allow users to navigate a website, platform, or application and use various functionalities such as traffic control, data communication, session identification, restricted area access, order processing, event registration, security elements during browsing, video or audio content storage, and social media sharing.
  • Personalization cookies: These enable users to access services with predefined general settings based on their device, such as language, browser type, or regional settings.
  • Analytical cookies: These allow the monitoring and analysis of user behavior on associated websites. Although they require informed consent, they pose minimal privacy risks if used for first-party purposes, process aggregated data strictly for statistical analysis, provide information about usage, and offer users the option to opt out.
  • Advertising cookies: These manage advertising spaces efficiently based on content and display frequency.
  • Behavioral advertising cookies: These manage advertising spaces by storing information on user behavior obtained through continuous observation of browsing habits, allowing the creation of specific user profiles for targeted advertising.

Additionally, when visiting certain websites or opening promotional emails, a cookie may be installed in your browser to later display advertising related to your previous searches, monitor ad frequency, locations, and viewing times.

DESCRIPTION OF COOKIES USED

The website museodeljamon.com uses the following cookies:

TOOLS AND STATISTICS COOKIES

To collect and analyze browsing information, we use Google Analytics: http://www.google.com/analytics/.

Google Analytics is a tool that helps website and app owners understand visitor interactions. It may use a set of cookies to gather information and provide usage statistics without personally identifying visitors. The main cookie used by Google Analytics is “__ga” (source: Google).

For more details on the data Google collects, its purpose, usage, and updates, visit: http://www.google.com/intl/es/policies/.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT COOKIES

Additionally, the museodeljamon.com website uses security and session cookies specific to the WordPress template on which it is built. These include:

  • AUTH_KEY
  • SECURE_AUTH_KEY
  • LOGGED_IN_KEY
  • NONCE_KEY

The default duration for these keys is 48 hours or until the browser is closed, extending to 14 days when selecting the “remember me” option.

REVOCATION AND DELETION OF COOKIES

You can allow, block, or delete cookies installed on your device through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some sections of our website may not be accessible.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

Additionally, you can manage stored cookies through tools such as:

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This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.