COOKIES POLICY

This Cookies Policy forms an integral part of FruitVegetablesEUROPE’s (EUCOFEL) (hereafter the “website”) Legal Notice and Privacy Policy. The access, browsing, and/or use of this website or its services constitutes agreement with the terms and conditions of the Legal Notice and the Privacy Policy. In any case, we inform you that the provider is responsible for Cookies and for the processing of the data obtained through them, deciding on the purpose, content and use of the processing of the information collected.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to the user’s device when visiting a web page. Their main purpose is to recognize the user each time they access the website, in addition to improving its quality and usability. Cookies are essential for the operation of the Internet; They cannot damage the user’s equipment/device, and if they are activated in the configuration of your browser, they help to identify and resolve possible errors in the operation of the website.

HOW EUCOFEL USES COOKIES

By accessing this website, you expressly accept the use of these types of Cookies in your devices. It is possible that your browsing experience may not be optimal and some of the utilities may not function properly if Cookies are disabled. Specifically, EUCOFEL uses cookies for the purposes set out below. If, in the future, EUCOFEL uses others for the purpose of providing more and better services, the user will be duly informed of this.

FIRST-PARTY COOKIES

First-party cookies are sent to the user’s terminal equipment and are managed exclusively by EUCOFEL. They help to create a better web experience. The information we collect is used to improve both the user experience and the quality of our service. They are session cookies, which means that they are automatically deleted from your equipment/device when you close the browser. The information obtained through these cookies is used to analyze traffic patterns on the website. In the long run, this enables us to provide a better experience, improve content, and make the website easier to use. Therefore, the information stored on the equipment/device is deleted as soon as the user leaves the website or closes their browser.

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We use Google Analytics personalization cookies. EUCOFEL uses Google Analytics through the website, a service provided by Google, Inc., whose main office is at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View (California), 94043, USA (“Google”). Google Analytics uses Cookies to analyze how users interact with the website. The information generated by the cookie regarding your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to  and stored by Google on servers located in the USA. Google uses such information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the site, compiling reports on website activity for operators, and providing other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on behalf of Google. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data it has at its disposal. By using this website you consent to the processing of your data by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

These are the third-party cookies used on the website:

ANALYTICS COOKIES

Name

Purpose

Duration

_utma

This cookie is usually stored in the browser on the first visit to our website.

If the cookie has been deleted through the browser and you visit our website again, a new _utma cookie will be created with a different unique ID.

This cookie is used to determine unique visitors to our website and it is updated with every page view.

Additionally, this cookie provides a unique identification number that Google Analytics uses to ensure the cookie’s validity and accessibility as an extra security measure.

Two years from their installation or update.

_utmb

 These cookies work together to store information on the activity of the visit to our website and, mainly, its duration.

30 minutes

_utmz

 This cookie is usually stored in the browser on the r first visit to our website. This cookie stores how the user reached  our website, whether it is directly by entering the domain address, via a link, a web search, or an advert.

The cookie is updated every time you visit our website.

Six months from their installation or update.

 

HOW CAN COOKIES BE CONFIGURED OR DISABLED?

In accordance with current legislation, we hereby provide you with the information that will allow you to set your browser or browsers to maintain your privacy and security in relation to cookies. For this reason, we provide you with the necessary information and links to the official support sites of the main browsers so you can decide if you wish to accept the use of cookies.

This way, you can either disable cookies through the configuration tools of the browser or configure your browser to let you know when a server wants to save a cookie:

a) If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, you will find the option in the menu Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Settings. To find out more, visit http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows-vista/block-or-allow-Cookies and http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows7/how-to-manage-Cookies-in-internet-explorer-9.

b) If you use Firefox, you can manage your cookies on the menu Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies. To find out more, visit https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer?redirectslug=Cookies&redirectlocale=en-US.

c) If you use Chrome, go to the section Options > Advanced Options > Privacy. To find out more, visit https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=en

d) If you use Opera, you can change the settings of your browser by clicking on the Privacy and Security option. To find out more, visit https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

e) If you use Safari, you will find the option on the menu Preferences/Privacy. More information on: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DISBALE THE WEBSITES’ COOKIES?

If the user disable the installation of cookies in their browser, they may not be able to access certain sections of our website, and some of its services may not function properly.