COOKIES POLICY
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
A cookie is a text file that a web server can store on your device’s hard drive to keep some information about you as a user. Cookies are used for various purposes, such as storing data for future visits, recognizing the user and avoiding repeated authentication, tracking the pages visited, or saving your preferences in customizable areas. Normally, websites use cookies to obtain statistical information about their pages and analyze the behavior of their clients/users.
The obligations established in Article 22.2 of the Spanish LSSI (Law on Information Society Services) do not apply to cookies used for the following purposes:
– Allowing solely the communication between the user’s device and the network.
– Strictly providing a service expressly requested by the user.
Therefore, the following cookies would be exempt:
– “User input” cookies: stored on the user’s device when information is entered on a website, e.g., filling out a web form.
– Authentication or user identification cookies (session only): used to identify a user upon login.
– User security cookies: detect security issues or risks, such as repeated failed login attempts.
– Multimedia player session cookies: allow multimedia content to be played, e.g., videos that play automatically upon entering a website.
– Load balancing session cookies: connect the website server and the user’s device to transmit data.
– User interface customization cookies: remember user preferences while browsing, e.g., language, browser settings.
– Certain social media plug-in cookies: used when the user visits or shares content via social media through a website.
2. TYPES OF COOKIES
Cookies can be classified according to the following criteria:
By the entity managing them:
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First-party cookies: Sent to the user’s terminal from a domain managed by the website owner to provide the requested service.
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Third-party cookies: Sent to the user’s terminal from a domain that may be managed by us or by a third party, with data processed by a third party distinct from the website owner.
By storage duration:
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Session cookies: Last only while the user is browsing the website and are deleted when the session ends.
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Persistent cookies: Stored on the user’s device for a longer period, allowing settings to be retained between visits.
By purpose:
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Technical cookies: Essential and strictly necessary for the correct functioning of the site and its features (e.g., session management, security, social sharing).
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Customization cookies: Allow users to select or personalize site settings (e.g., language, regional configuration, browser type).
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Analytics cookies: Used to build navigation profiles and understand user preferences to improve services and content.
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Advertising / behavioral cookies: Store data on user behavior through ongoing observation of browsing habits to create specific advertising profiles.
3. COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE
www.princesayaiza.com uses the following types of cookies:
TECHNICAL COOKIES
Allow navigation on the site, remembering passwords, and using features like the shopping cart.
CUSTOMIZATION COOKIES
Used to identify user preferences such as language and products viewed.
ANALYTICAL COOKIES
We use Google Analytics cookies to quantify the number of users visiting the site. These cookies help measure and analyze user navigation behavior. This information helps HOTEL PRINCESA YAIZA, S.A. continuously improve its services and user experience.
More information: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
ADVERTISING AND BEHAVIORAL COOKIES
These cookies show relevant ads based on how users interact with our site. They also limit the number of times ads are shown and help HOTEL PRINCESA YAIZA, S.A. measure campaign effectiveness. By browsing the website, the user consents to the installation of such cookies on their device and to subsequent queries upon future visits.
COOKIES INSTALLED ON OUR DOMAIN
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PHPSESSID
Purpose: Native PHP cookie that allows websites to store serialized session state data.
First/Third-party: First-party
Duration: Session
When installed: Upon accessing the website -
PHPSESSID
Purpose: Used by Facebook to provide advertising products such as real-time offers from third-party advertisers.
First/Third-party: First-party
Duration: Three months
When installed: Upon accessing the website -
cookie_ofertas
Purpose: (Not specified in the source, typically used for personalized promotions.)
First/Third-party: First-party
Duration: 24 hours
When installed: Upon accessing the website -
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE / YSC / VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
Purpose: YouTube analytical cookie that allows video sharing and manages viewing preferences. Includes a unique ID to track visits to YouTube videos.
First/Third-party: Third-party
Duration: 2 years
When installed: When cookies are accepted
This website, like most modern websites, includes features provided by third parties. As new designs or services from third parties may be integrated, cookie settings may occasionally change, and some cookies not listed in this policy may appear.
Third-party cookies used on our website:
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Owner: YouTube
Names: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
When installed: When browsing the website and using the social plug-in
Description: Social plug-in that allows users to share videos
Duration: Depends on the social network
More info: https://www.google.es/intl/en/policies/technologies/cookies/
Our site does not control cookies used by these third parties. We recommend reviewing their respective cookie policies.
4. INFORMATION AND CONSENT FOR INSTALLATION
www.princesayaiza.com has implemented appropriate mechanisms to obtain user consent for non-essential cookies, including analytical and measurement cookies. These will not be installed without explicit user approval. Upon accessing the site, a pop-up informs users about all cookies and allows granular consent selection. User preferences are stored for a maximum of 24 months, after which consent will be requested again.
5. HOW TO PREVENT COOKIE INSTALLATION
Users can reject the installation of all cookies except those strictly necessary or those they expressly approve via the cookie consent pop-up on the homepage. Other methods to manage cookies include:
Browser configuration examples:
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Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows-vista/block-or-allow-cookies
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Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=es
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Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/11.50/es-ES/cookies.html
For more information, consult the Spanish Data Protection Agency guide on privacy settings:
http://www.agpd.es/portalwebAGPD/CanalDelCiudadano/protegetuprivacidad/index-ides-idphp.php
Third-party tools:
Some online tools help users detect cookies on each website and manage their deactivation:
In any case, cookies and browsing data can be managed or deleted directly via your browser’s settings. If third-party cookies are accepted, they must also be deleted via the browser.
6. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
If you leave our site via a link to another website not owned by us, we are not responsible for that site’s privacy or cookie policies.
7. HOW WE COLLECT AND USE IP ADDRESSES
Our web servers may automatically detect the user’s IP address and domain name.
An IP address is a number automatically assigned to a computer when it connects to the Internet. This information is processed to determine whether cookie consent has been given, and to generate statistical metrics such as number of visits, order of visits, point of access, etc.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Cookies installed on our domain are stored on our server and are not subject to international data transfers.
Third-party cookies may involve international data transfers. For more information, click “more information” in the cookie section you wish to review.
You can also check potential international data transfers under Article 49 of the GDPR in the cookie policies of each third party: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en
9. POLICY UPDATES
This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure its validity and may be updated. We recommend that you revisit this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Date: April 22, 2024
Version: V.1.0
