Cookies

Cookie Policy – Concept

Cookies are a tool used by web servers to store and retrieve information about their visitors or users. They are simply text files that some servers install during browsing and that make it possible to obtain information such as: the location from which access is made, connection time, the device used to access the site (desktop or mobile), the operating system and browser used, the most visited pages, the number of clicks made, and data related to user behavior on the Internet. They do not provide references that allow the user’s first and last name to be inferred, nor can they read data from the user’s hard drive or install viruses on their devices. Likewise, cookies installed on a user’s hard drive cannot be read by other servers.

Why are they important?

The website can be accessed without cookies being enabled; however, disabling them may prevent it from functioning correctly. From a technical standpoint, cookies allow websites to operate more efficiently and to be adapted to users’ preferences, such as storing the language, the country’s currency, or detecting the access device. They establish levels of protection and security that prevent or hinder cyberattacks against the website or its users. They allow media managers to obtain statistical data in order to improve the quality and user experience of their services. They are also used to optimize the advertising shown to users, offering content that better matches their interests.

Authorization for the use of cookies

A Cookie Notice appears on the website, which the user or visitor may accept, thereby expressly consenting to the use of cookies as described below. The user may configure their browser to reject all cookies by default or to display an on-screen alert upon receipt of each cookie and decide whether or not to install it on their hard drive.

Browser configuration

GROUP OPEROCIO, S.L. reminds users that the use of cookies may be subject to their acceptance during the installation or update of the browser they use. This acceptance may be revoked through the content and privacy configuration options available in the browser. The owner recommends that users consult their browser’s help section or access the help pages of the main browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Chrome. If you would like more information on how to revoke the consent given or on the procedure for disabling cookies, or if you wish to ask any questions about the Cookie Policy, you may contact the owner at the following email address: shoko@shoko.biz, indicating “Cookie Policy” in the subject line.

Types of cookies used on the website

Users browsing the website may encounter cookies inserted directly by the owner, as well as cookies inserted by entities other than the owner, as detailed below:

  • Session cookies: These expire when the user leaves the page or closes the browser; that is, they are active only during the visit to the website and are therefore deleted from the computer when the visit ends.

  • Persistent cookies: These expire when the purpose for which they are used is fulfilled or when they are manually deleted. They have a deletion date and are usually used in online purchasing processes, personalization, or registration, so that users do not have to constantly enter a password.

Depending on the entity that manages the equipment or domain from which the cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, we can distinguish between:

  • First-party cookies: These are cookies sent to the user’s computer and managed exclusively by us for the proper functioning of the website. The information collected is used to improve the quality of our service and your experience as a user.

  • Third-party cookies: When users interact with the content of our website, third-party cookies may also be set (for example, when clicking on social media buttons or viewing videos hosted on another website). These are cookies established by a domain other than our website. We cannot access the data stored in cookies from other websites while you browse those websites.