At Gistaro, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide relevant content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights as a visitor in accordance with Spanish and EU regulations.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and enhance your overall user experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – temporary files that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – stored on your device until manually deleted or until they expire.
- First-party cookies – placed directly by our website.
- Third-party cookies – placed by external services integrated into our website (e.g., analytics, social media).
2. How We Use Cookies
At Gistaro, we use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies – necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., navigation, security).
- Performance and Analytics Cookies – to understand how visitors use our website and improve functionality.
- Preference Cookies – to remember your language, location, or display settings.
- Marketing and Third-Party Cookies – to provide relevant content, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and integrate social media features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Ensure website security and basic functionality.
- Cannot be disabled in our system.
- Analytics Cookies
- Help us measure traffic, understand user behavior, and improve content.
- Example: Google Analytics.
- Functionality Cookies
- Store user settings such as preferred language or display preferences.
- Advertising and Social Media Cookies
- May be used by third-party platforms to deliver personalized content and integrate sharing tools.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Spanish Law on Information Society Services (LSSI-CE), we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Essential cookies do not require your consent, but you may still disable them through browser settings (though this may affect site functionality).
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies:
- Through Our Cookie Banner – you can accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences when first visiting our website.
- Browser Settings – you can block or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser configuration.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs – services such as Google Analytics provide their own opt-out tools.
Note: Disabling cookies may limit certain features and affect your browsing experience on Gistaro.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party providers who deliver services on our website, such as:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
- Advertising networks.
We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies separately for more information.
7. Data Retention
Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type and purpose:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain until expiration or manual deletion.
8. Your Rights
As a user in Spain and the European Union, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent to non-essential cookies at any time.
- Access information about the data collected via cookies.
- Request deletion or restriction of your personal data linked to cookies.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The updated version will always be available on this page with the date of the latest revision.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
📞 Phone: +34 742 055 590
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: C. Carril de la Fuente, 85, 11140 Conil de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain