Cookie policy
What are the cookies?
The cookies Cookies are small data files that are received on the terminal from the website visited and are used to record certain navigation interactions on a website by storing data that can be updated and retrieved. These files are stored on the user's computer and contain anonymous data that is not harmful to their computer. They are used to remember the user's preferences, such as the selected language, access data or page personalization.
The cookies They can also be used to record anonymous information about how the visitor uses the site. For example, from which web page they accessed it or if they used an advertising banner to reach it.
Why THIS WEBSITE uses cookies?
THIS WEBSITE uses cookies strictly necessary and essential for you to use our websites and be able to move freely, use secure areas, configure personalized options, etc. In addition, it uses cookies which collect data relating to the analysis of website usage. These are used to help improve the service for the user, measuring the use and performance of the page to optimize and personalize it.
Our sites may also contain links to social networks (such as Facebook or Twitter). THIS WEBSITE does not control the cookies used by these external websites. For more information about thecookies of social networks or other external websites, we advise you to review their own policies cookies.
What use do we give to the different types of cookies?
According to its purpose:
Technical cookies
The cookies Technical requirements are those that are essential and strictly necessary for the correct functioning of a web portal and the use of the different options and services it offers.
For example, those used for session maintenance, response time management, performance or option validation, use of security elements, sharing content with social networks, etc.
Personalization cookies
These cookies They allow the user to specify or customize some characteristics of the general options of the web page. For example, defining the language, regional configuration or browser type.
Analytical cookies
The cookies Analytics are those used by our web portals to create browsing profiles and learn about user preferences in order to improve the range of products and services offered.
For example, through a cookie Analytics would control the geographical areas of greatest interest to a user, which product is most accepted, etc.
Advertising/marketing cookies
The cookies Advertising platforms allow the management of advertising spaces according to specific criteria. For example, frequency of access, edited content, etc.
The cookies Advertising systems allow, through advertising management, to store behavioral information through the observation of habits, studying accesses and forming a profile of user preferences, to offer them advertising related to the interests of their profile.
According to term:
Session cookies
The cookies Session cookies are those that last for the time that the user is browsing the web page and are deleted when they finish doing so.
Persistent cookies
These cookies they are stored on the user's terminal for a longer time, thus facilitating control of the chosen preferences without having to repeat certain parameters each time the website is visited.
And if I don't want to have these cookies or do I do nothing?
To comply with current legislation, we must ask for permission to manage cookiesIf you decide not to authorize the processing by indicating to us that you do not agree, we would only use the cookies technical, as they are essential to browse our website. In this case, we would not store any cookieIf you continue to browse our website without denying authorization, this implies that you accept its use.
Please note that if you reject or delete the cookies of browsing the web, we will not be able to maintain your preferences, some features of the pages will not be operational, we will not be able to offer you personalized services and each time you browse our website we will have to request your authorization again for the use of cookies.
If, however, you decide to modify the configuration of your access to the website, you should know that it is possible to delete the cookies or prevent this information from being recorded on your computer at any time by modifying your browser configuration settings:
These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that they will fully adapt to your browser version. You may also be using another browser not included in these links, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc.
To avoid these mismatches, you can access them directly from your browser options, which are generally found in the Options menu, in the “Privacy” section. (Please consult your browser's help for more information.)
The data collected in the cookies, are they used on websites that are not from THIS WEBSITE?
Some of our cookies is used to generate advertising on third-party networks or to perform analytics for which we use tools external to THIS WEBSITE. cookies used are for the exclusive use of the bank and its group of companies, which in no case commercializes them.
On THIS WEBSITE we work with trusted providers who help us in the management and personalization of our websites.
So, what does the above information mean?
If you accept our cookies, allows us to improve the websites of THIS WEBSITE to offer you optimal access and give you a more effective and personalized service.
Additionally, you can configure your browser to establish that only trusted websites or the pages you are currently browsing can handle cookies, which allows you to select your preferences.
With this policy, THIS WEBSITE demonstrates its commitment to current legislation on the use of cookies, giving you information so you can understand what type of cookieswe will use and why we do it. With this we aim to provide you with transparency in relation to the data processed during navigation from your computer on our website.
This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure its validity, so it may be modified. We recommend that you visit the page regularly, where we will inform you of any updates.
Where can I get more information?
If you need more information about the directive cookies, please consult the Official State Gazette published on 31 March 2012 (for Spain), which transposes the directives on electronic communications. The directive can also be consulted at Information Commissioner's Office (in English).
Additionally, you can access some educational videos published by the Spanish Data Protection Agency that explain, step by step, how to configure the privacy options of browsers, social networks and the most common mobile operating systems, in AEPD Videos.