COOKIES POLICY

PBV INVESTMENT HOLDING EUROPE-AMERICA, S.L (hereinafter referred to as “Group IDP”) informs you, through this cookie policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Cookie Policy”), about the use of data storage and retrieval devices on the end devices of users.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?

Cookies are files that are downloaded to your computer/smartphone/tablet as a user (hereinafter referred to as the “User”) when accessing certain websites and applications. They allow the storage and retrieval of your data.

They are used to ensure the quality, usability, and proper functioning of websites, as well as to store and retrieve information about your browsing habits and personalize their content. They can also be used, on occasions, to recognize the User of a website.

2. WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES ARE THERE?

Cookies can be classified into different types according to different criteria. A cookie can be included in more than one category:

A. According to the entity that manages them

    1. First-party cookies: First-party cookies are those sent to your device from a device or domain managed by Group IDP and from which the requested service is provided to the User.
    2. Third-party cookies: Third-party cookies are those sent to your device (from a device or domain that may or may not be managed by Group IDP) by another entity that processes the data collected by the cookie for its own purposes.

First-party cookies are identified in this policy by stating that the owner is “Group IDP.” The rest are owned by the third parties indicated in each case. In the section “What cookies does Group IDP use?”, you can access their respective cookie policies by clicking on the name of the third party, including any transfers to third countries that may be carried out, if applicable.

B. According to the period of time they remain active on your device

    1. Session cookies and persistent cookies: Session cookies are designed to collect and store data while you, as a User, access the website (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”). The information is retained only during the session and disappears when the session ends. Persistent cookies, however, store your information as a User for a longer period of time, which can be accessed and processed by the owner of each cookie during that period. This period varies for each cookie and can range from a few minutes to several years.

C. According to their purpose

    1. Technical cookies (necessary): These cookies allow the Website to function correctly, making them essential for you to use all the options of the Website and navigate and use its features normally.
    2. Preference or customization cookies: These are cookies that allow you to remember information so that you can access the Website with features that can differentiate your experience from that of other users, such as the appearance or content of the Website, which may vary depending on the type of browser you use.
    3. Analysis or measurement cookies: These cookies allow the quantification of the number of users and their connection time, with the aim of measuring and statistically analyzing the use they make of the offered services.
    4. Advertising cookies: These are cookies that allow the most efficient management of the advertising spaces that may be included on the Website.
    5. Behavioral advertising cookies: These are cookies that allow the efficient management of the advertising spaces that may be included on the Website by storing information about your behavior as a user, obtained through continuous observation of your browsing habits. This allows the development of a specific profile to display advertisements based on that profile.

3. WHAT COOKIES DOES GROUP IDP USE?

Group IDP shows you below the cookies that are used on the Website.

4. ARE INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS MADE WITH THE USE OF COOKIES?

The acceptance of some of these cookies may involve the international transfer of data to third countries necessary for the operation of Group IDP’s service providers. The legal basis for such transfer is your consent, expressed by consenting to the use of the cookies in question. In any case, international data transfers will be made to countries with an adequate level of protection declared by the European Commission and/or based on the provision of adequate guarantees such as standard contractual clauses (Articles 45 and 46 of the General Data Protection Regulation).

You can find information about international transfers to third countries that may be made by the third parties identified in this Cookie Policy in their respective policies, accessible in the section “What cookies does Group IDP use?”

5. HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES?

You can allow, block, or delete the cookies installed on your computer at any time through the customization options offered by the browser you use. Please note that if you disable all cookies, some functionalities or contents of the Website may be affected, and therefore, the quality of your experience may decrease, although it will not prevent you from accessing the contents.

These settings can be found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser. Below, you can find the links for each browser to disable cookies following the instructions:

· Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/profiles)
– In the settings menu, select “Settings and more.”
– Click on the “Privacy, search, and services” tab.
– You can configure the “Privacy” with a slider with six positions that allows you to control the amount of cookies that will be installed: Block all cookies, High, High, Medium (default level), Low, and Accept all cookies.

· Mozilla Firefox (http://goo.gl/QXWYmv)
– At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Tools menu.
– Select Options.
– Select the “Privacy” panel.
– In the Firefox option, you can choose to Use custom settings for history to configure the options.

· Google Chrome (http://goo.gl/fQnkSB)
– Click on the menu located in the toolbar.
– Select Settings.
– Click on Show advanced options.
– Under the “Privacy” selection, click on the Content settings button.
– In the Cookies selection, you can configure the options.

· Safari (https://goo.gl/PcjEm3; https://goo.gl/dQywEo)
– In the settings menu, select the “Preferences” option.
– Open the “Privacy” tab.
– Select the desired option from the “block cookies” section.
– Remember that certain functions and the full functionality of the website may not be available after disabling cookies.

To allow users of the Website to prevent Google Analytics from using their data, Google has developed a Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. COOKIES ON MOBILE DEVICES

Cookies and other storage devices are also used when accessing the Website from mobile devices.

Just like in computer browsers, mobile device browsers allow changes to be made in privacy options or settings to disable or delete cookies.

If you wish to modify privacy options, follow the instructions provided by the developer of your mobile browser.

Below are some examples of links that will guide you to modify privacy options on your mobile device: · iOS: (http://goo.gl/61xevS) · Windows Phone: (https://goo.gl/tKyb0y) · Chrome Mobile: (http://goo.gl/XJp7N) · Opera Mobile: (http://goo.gl/Nzr8s7)

7. CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY

Group IDP may modify the information contained in this Cookie Policy. If this is the case, you may be notified through the Website (for example, via a banner or pop-up). In any case, we suggest that you periodically review this Cookie Policy for any changes in its content.

8. ACCEPTANCE, CONFIGURATION, OR REJECTION OF COOKIES, AND MORE INFORMATION

The cookie settings panel allows you to manage the installation of cookies, as well as reject their use or withdraw any previously given consent at any time and as many times as you wish.

Changing your consent

Group IDP informs you that in the event of blocking or not accepting the installation of cookies, it may not be possible to access certain services on the Website or they may not be available.

You can access more information about the processing of your data and the exercise of your rights in the Privacy Policy.

Last updated: July 2024