What is a cookie?

A cookie is a harmless text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. The purpose of the cookie is for the website to be able to remember your visit when you return to that page. Although many people are unaware, cookies have been used since the first web browsers for the World Wide Web appeared.

What is NOT a cookie?

It is not a virus, trojan, worm, spam, spyware, or pop-up window.

What information does a cookie store?

Cookies do not usually store sensitive information about you, such as credit card or bank details, photographs, your ID, or personal information, etc. The data they store are of a technical nature, personal preferences, content personalization, etc.

The web server does not associate you as a person but with your web browser. In fact, if you usually browse with Internet Explorer and try browsing the same site with Firefox or Chrome, you will see that the website does not recognize you as the same person because it is actually associating the browser, not the person.

What types of cookies exist?

I. Types of cookies according to the entity that manages them:

. First-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s terminal from a device or domain managed by the website’s publisher and from which the requested service is provided.

. Third-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s terminal from a device or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

If the cookies are installed from a device or domain managed by the publisher but the information collected is handled by a third party, they are not considered first-party cookies.

II. Types of cookies according to the time they remain active:

. Session cookies: These are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website. They are typically used to store information only needed to provide the service requested by the user on a single occasion (e.g., a list of purchased products).

. Persistent cookies: In this type, data remain stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie’s controller, which may range from a few minutes to several years.

III. Types of cookies according to their purpose:

. Technical cookies: These allow the user to navigate the website and use various options or services such as traffic control, session identification, access to restricted areas, order processing, security elements, media content storage, or content sharing via social media.

. Personalization cookies: These allow the user to access the website with some predefined general features based on certain criteria in the user’s device such as language, browser type, or regional settings.

. Performance, analytics, and browsing cookies: Used by the website and by GOOGLE ANALYTICS to quantify the number of users and perform statistical measurement and analysis of website usage and user behavior to improve the site.

Do I need to consent to the use of cookies?

Consent is not required for the installation of technical cookies or those strictly necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by the user.

For all others, the user’s consent is required and may be requested through various means. Regarding this website, consent is understood as given if you continue to use the website, although you can withdraw it and disable cookies at any time.

What happens if I disable cookies?

To help you understand the impact of disabling cookies, here are some examples:

. You won’t be able to share content from that website on Facebook, Twitter, or any other social network.

. The website won’t adapt content to your personal preferences, as is often the case in online stores.

. You won’t be able to access the personal area of the website, such as My Account, My Profile, or My Orders.

. Online stores: You won’t be able to make purchases online; you’ll need to do so by phone or visit the physical store if one exists.

. Your geographic preferences such as time zone, currency, or language won’t be saved.

. The site won’t perform web analytics, making it harder to improve and remain competitive.

. You won’t be able to write in the blog, upload photos, post comments, rate or review content. The website won’t be able to determine whether you are human or an automated application posting spam.

. Targeted advertising will not be shown, reducing advertising revenue for the site.

. All social networks use cookies. If you disable them, you will not be able to use any social network.

Can cookies be deleted?

Yes. Not only deleted but also blocked, either generally or specifically for a domain.

To delete cookies from a website, go to your browser settings and locate those associated with the domain in question, then delete them.

This site uses cookies to gather information about how it is used. These cookies can facilitate navigation, distinguish you from other users, and identify issues. Others may be used to understand your interests, but only with your prior consent.

If you need more information about cookies, a full list of cookies used on this website is available below.

Specific information about Google Analytics

As stated above, the website www.cristinaferris.com uses Google Analytics (Universal), a web analytics tool from Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with our website. The anonymous information generated is sent to a Google server in the United States, where it may be stored. In any case, this anonymous information will not include any personal data and the IP address is always shortened before being sent to the U.S. (or within EU member states or countries in the European Economic Area).

The shortened IP address sent by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be associated with other Google data.

If you want to prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by cookies related to your use of our website (including your shortened IP address), you can download and install the browser plugin available at: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=es.

As an alternative to the browser plugin—especially in mobile browsers—you can click this link: https://adssettings.google.com to block data collection by Google Analytics on this website from now on. This will store an opt-out cookie on your device. This opt-out cookie is only valid for this browser and only for this website. If you delete cookies in your browser, you will need to set the opt-out cookie again.

Note: For instructions on using the opt-out cookie, visit: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/gajs/?hl=en#disable.

Types of cookies used on this website:

This website may use the following types of cookies, depending on the features and plugins installed at any given time: