Cookie Policy

In order to comply with the provisions set forth in section 22 of Act 34/2002, of 11 July, on information society services and e-commerce, as well as with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of 27 April on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and Organic Law 3/2018, of 5 December, on personal data protection and the safeguard of digital rights, FERRER INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (hereinafter referred to by its trade name, “FERRER”) hereby informs you that our Website EDUCALS (hereinafter, the “Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies.

The purpose of this policy is to give users full, clear information on how the cookies and similar technologies that may be installed on their device while they are browsing the Website work and their purpose.

By clicking on “Accept Cookies”, Users give their consent to:

The installation of cookies on the devices used to access and browse the Website (browsers on PCs, mobile telephones and tablets, for example).
The use made of cookies on the Website and their type are described below.
The collection, through cookies and similar technologies, and the processing of the Users’ personal data for the purposes described in this Cookies Policy.

By clicking on “Settings”, Users may select which cookies will be installed and used while they browse the Website. However, they may reject those that are not strictly required for Ferrer to render the services requested by the Users if their purpose is other than sending a message through an electronic communications network.

1. What is a cookie?

Cookies are text files that store and retrieve information on a user’s browsing habits. By way of example, the information obtained is related to the number of new users, the frequency and recurrence of visits, the time that they last, the browser or device from which the Website is accessed, or the app executed.

2. Types of cookies

There are various types of cookies depending on their function and purpose:

a) Depending on the entity that handles them

- First-party cookies. Those that are sent to a user’s data terminal from a host server or domain, namely, Ferrer in this case, from which a service requested by the user is rendered.

- Third-party cookies. Those that are sent to a user’s data terminal from a server or domain not managed by the host, namely, by another entity that processes the data obtained from the cookies.

b) Depending on their purpose

- Essential cookies. Those that are required for the Website to work and cannot be disabled on the host’s systems. They are usually configured to respond to actions taken by a user to receive services, such as adjusting privacy settings, starting a session on the Website and filling in forms. Users may change their browser settings to block cookies or receive cookie alerts, but some parts of the Website will not work.

- Performance cookies. Those that allow visits to be counted and traffic tracked in order to gauge and enhance the Website’s performance. They help the host know which pages are more or less popular, and to see how many people have visited the Website. All of the information collected by these cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If users disable these cookies, we will not know when they visited the Website.

- Functionality cookies. Those that enable the Website to deliver better functionality and customisation. They may be set up by the host or third parties whose services have been added to the Website. If users disable these cookies, some services will not work properly.

- Targeting cookies. Those that may be found anywhere on the Website and that are posted by third parties in order to create a profile of users’ interests and show them relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information, as they are only designed to identify browsers and the devices used to access the Internet. If users disable these cookies, they will receive fewer targeted advertisements.

- Social media cookies. Those that are set up by a number of social media services that are added to the Website to enable users to share the content with their friends and on their social media. These cookies are able to track browsers through other websites and create a profile of users’ interests. This may modify the content and messages that users find on other websites they visit. If users disable these cookies, tools for sharing posts will not be displayed or enabled.

c) Depending on the length of time they remain enabled

- Session cookies. Those that are designed to collect and store data while a user is browsing the Website. They are normally only used to store information that is required to render a service requested by a user on a single occasion and are deleted when a session is closed.

- Persistent cookies. Those that are stored on a data terminal and that can be accessed and processed for an indefinite term by a cookie’s owner for any period of time ranging from a few minutes to several years.

3. What types of cookies are used on this Website?

Ferrer uses the following cookies on its Website:

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4. How can I block or delete the cookies?

Users can accept or decide which cookies they wish to be installed and used by clicking on the options “Accept” or “Settings” in the information on cookies displayed in the first layer.

Furthermore, users can choose to allow, block or delete the cookies installed on their device by changing their browser settings.

To help users to do so, information can be found on the use of cookies and how to block or delete them on the links to the main browsers provided below.

PC BROWSERS

BROWSERS ON MOBILE DEVICES

IOS. Users can obtain information about how to block and delete cookies at:

Opera https://help.opera.com/en/mini/ios/
Safari https://support.apple.com/es-es/HT201265
Google Chrome https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265

Android. Users can obtain information about how to block and delete cookies at:

Mozilla Firefox https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-or-disable-cookies-firefox-android
Google Chrome https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2392709?hl=en

Windows Phone 7. Users can obtain information about how to block and delete cookies at https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/11696/windows-phone-7

Users are hereby informed that blocking or deleting the technical cookies used by FERRER may affect the Website’s full functionality, as a result of which some services or functions may not be available.

5. Profiling

[It must be stated whether profiles are created that involve automated decisions being taken that have legal effects for users of that may otherwise significantly affect them, as well as the logics behind this, the importance and consequences anticipated for the user by this processing ].

6. Updates

This cookies policy may be subject to changes. Therefore, we recommend that users review this policy every time they access our Website in order to be aware of any potential changes in it to which it may be subject.

For all other information related to the processing of your personal data including your rights as a data subject, see our privacy policy or contact us via email at lopd@ferrer.com.

7. Cookie settings panel

The use of Ferrer cookies can be configured from the settings panel. For further information, see our Cookie Policy.

Essential cookies

These cookies are required for the Website to work and cannot be disabled on our systems. This type of cookie is configured to respond to actions taken by a user to receive services, such as adjusting privacy settings, starting a session on the Website and filling in forms. Users may change their browser settings to block cookies or receive cookie alerts, but some parts of the Website will not work.

Analytical cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and track traffic in order to gauge and enhance our Website’s performance. They help us know which pages are most popular, and to see how many people have visited the Website. All of the information collected by these cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If users disable these cookies, we will not know when they visited the Website.

Social media cookies

These cookies are set up by a number of social media services that we have added to the Website to enable users to share our content with their friends and on their social media. These cookies are able to track browsers through other websites and create a profile of users’ interests. This may modify the content and messages that users find on other web pages they visit. If users disable these cookies, tools for sharing posts will not be displayed or enabled.