INFORMATION ABOUT OUR USE OF COOKIES
We use first-party and third-party cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Below is detailed information about these cookies as stipulated by Act 34/2002, of 11 July, and its later amendments, specifically as stipulated by Royal Decree Act 13/2012, of 30 March.
What are cookies?
Cookies are a tool used by web servers to store and retrieve information about their visitors. They are a unique text file identifier that some servers send to the user’s device to record what the user does on the website, thereby enhancing service quality and website security. Cookies have an expiry date ranging from a minimum of the duration of the session to a future specified date after which they will no longer be operational.
Why are they important?
They are important for several reasons which are summarised below by way of example and not limitation:
- They speed up the operation of the website.
- They improve the website’s adaptation to the user’s preferences, for example by storing their language.
- They promote more efficient use of advertising.
Types of cookies used
Below are the cookies installed on the user’s device when they browse this website.
www.birba.es uses the following types of cookies:
Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that disappear when the session finishes. They identify which user is authenticated on the page and store statistical data about visits to the website.
Persistent cookies: These are cookies kept on the user’s computer for longer than the current session.
Cookies belonging to www.birba.es
These cookies are necessary for the site to operate properly.
| Name | Expire | Purpose |
| PHPSESSID | current session | Session identifier to differentiate the various users connected to the website. |
Third-party cookies
These cookies store statistical browsing data from users. They are used to enhance the site and tailor its content to what interests its users most.
| Name | Expire | Purpose |
| _utma, | Variable | They store statistical information from visits made to the page. For more information see the following link http://www.google.com/intl/en/analytics/ |
What can I do about cookies?
You can allow, block or delete cookies on your device by configuring the options in your Internet browser. Some of these actions may mean you cannot use some of the service(s) offered by the website.
You can learn more about cookie settings and your preferences for the main browsers at the following links:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Internet Explorer
Safari
Safari for iOS (iPhone, iPad)
Flash cookies
Your Online Choices (settings page, provider by provider, for your preferences on third-party ad serving cookies).
If you wish to contact us about our cookie policy you can email us at info@birba.es