Cookie Policy

BACKGROUND

In accordance with Spanish regulations governing the use of cookies in relation to the provision of electronic communication services, as outlined in Royal Decree-Law 13/2012 of March 30, we inform you about the cookies used on the Mabe Learning Trips website (also the provider) and the reason for their use. Additionally, we inform you that by browsing the Website, you are giving your consent to use them.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when accessing certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or their device, and depending on the information contained and how the device is used, they can be used to recognize the user. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide references that allow personal data to be known.

COOKIES AFFECTED BY REGULATIONS AND EXEMPT COOKIES

According to the EU directive, cookies that require informed consent from the user are analytical cookies and advertising and affiliate cookies, while technical cookies and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services explicitly requested by the user are exempt.

TYPE OF COOKIES

a) By the entity that manages them, there are Own Cookies (those sent to the user’s terminal from a computer or domain managed by the editor from which the service requested by the user is provided) and Third-Party Cookies (those sent to the user’s terminal from a computer or domain not managed by the editor, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies).

b) By the duration for which they remain active, there are Session Cookies (designed to gather and store data while the user is accessing a website) and Persistent Cookies (where the data is stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed over a period defined by the cookie manager — ranging from a few minutes to several years).

c) By the purpose for which they process the information they collect, they can be:

– Technical Cookies (necessary for the use of the website and the provision of the contracted service),

– Customization Cookies (allowing the user to access the service with predefined features, such as language, browser type, regional settings, etc.),

– Analysis Cookies (collect information on how the website is used),

– Advertising Cookies (collect information on users’ personal preferences and choices),

– Affiliate Cookies (allow tracking of visits from other websites with which the site has an affiliate agreement).

COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE

The cookies used on our website are session cookies and third-party cookies. They allow us to store and access information related to the language, the type of browser used, and other predefined general characteristics by the user, as well as track and analyze the activities they perform to improve and provide our services in a more efficient and personalized way. The cookies used are, in all cases, temporary, with the sole purpose of making navigation more efficient. Under no circumstances do these cookies provide personal data by themselves, nor are they used for collecting such data.

Using cookies offers advantages, such as:

– making it easier for the user to navigate and access the various services provided by this website;

– preventing the user from having to configure predefined general characteristics every time they access the website; and

– facilitating the improvement of the functionality and services provided through this website, after analyzing the information obtained through the cookies installed.

When accessing our website, you are informed that by continuing to browse, various third-party cookies will be installed, thus consenting to the installation of certain cookies with the sole purpose of registering access to our website for anonymous visit statistics, gathering information always in an anonymous manner. It is not necessary for you to accept the installation of these cookies, and you can still navigate the entire website.

In various sections of our website, social media cookies may be installed, specifically the following:

• Twitter Cookie, as outlined in its privacy and cookie usage policy.
• Facebook Cookie, as outlined in its cookie policy.
• LinkedIn Cookie, as outlined in its cookie usage page.
• Google+ and Google Maps Cookie, as outlined in their page on the types of cookies they use.

REVOCATION

At any time, you can access your browser’s settings to accept or reject all cookies, or select those whose installation you allow and those you do not, by following one of the following procedures, depending on the browser you use:

Google Chrome (in the Tools Menu):

Settings > Show advanced options > Privacy (Content settings) > Cookies: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Microsoft Internet Explorer (in the Tools Menu):

Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Firefox:

Options > Privacy > Cookies: https://support.mozilla.org/en/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-tracking-preferences

Safari, iPad, and iPhone:

Preferences > Privacy: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=en_US

Opera:

Settings > Options > Advanced > Cookies: http://help.opera.com/Windows/12.00/en-GB/cookies.html

These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee they will fully align with your browser version. It’s also possible that you use a different browser not covered by these links, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid these inconsistencies, you can access your browser’s options directly, usually in the “Options” menu under “Privacy.” (Please consult your browser’s help for more information).

DISABLING/ENABLING AND DELETING COOKIES

To restrict or block cookies, this is done through the browser settings.

If you do not want websites to place any cookies on your device, you can adjust your browser settings so that you are notified before any cookie is placed. Similarly, you can adjust the settings so that the browser rejects all cookies, or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any cookies already on your device. Please note that you will need to separately adjust the settings for each browser and device you use.

Please note that if you do not want to receive cookies, we can no longer guarantee that our website will function correctly. Some site functions may be lost, and you may no longer be able to view certain websites. Additionally, rejecting cookies does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. The ads simply will not be tailored to your interests and may be repeated more frequently.

Each browser has a different method to adjust settings. If necessary, consult the browser’s help function to set it correctly.

To disable cookies on your mobile phone, consult the device’s manual for more information.

You can find more information about cookies on the internet at http://www.aboutcookies.org/.

Considering how the Internet and websites work, we do not always have information on the cookies placed by third parties through our website. This is especially true in cases where our website contains what are called embedded elements: texts, documents, images, or short videos stored elsewhere but displayed on our website or through it.

Therefore, if you encounter such cookies on this website and they are not listed above, please let us know. Alternatively, contact the third party directly for information about the cookies they place, their purpose and duration, and how they ensure your privacy.