Cookie Policy
The following information on our Cookies Policy reflects the commitment of International Schools Database, S.L., (hereinafter ‘International Schools Database’), as the party responsible for processing, using cookies and similar technologies, to guarantee the right to privacy of each of the users of our services. In this document we explain how we use cookies and similar technologies during the use of our services:
1. COOKIES' DESCRIPTION
A "Cookie" is a small text file that a website stores in the user's browser, facilitating navigation through a web page and are essential for the functioning of the Internet.
Cookies are used, for example, to remember users' tastes on the website: language, browser used; to analyse user habits and behaviour in order to improve the services offered, or to adapt the contents of a website to the visitor's preferences.
2. WHAT TYPE OF COOKIES WE USE
ACCORDING TO THE ENTITY THAT MANAGES THEM
- First-party cookies: These are those that are sent to your computer from our own equipment or domains and from which we provide the service you request.
- Third-party cookies: These are those that are sent to your computer from a computer or domain that is not managed by us, but by another collaborating entity. Such as, for example, those used by social networks or external content.
ACCORDING TO THE LENGTH OF TIME THEY REMAIN ACTIVE
- Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the website, so none of them remain registered on the hard drive of your computer. The information obtained through these cookies is used to analyse web traffic patterns. In the long run, this allows us to provide a better experience to improve the content and facilitate its use.
- Persistent cookies: These are stored on your hard drive and are read by our website each time you make a return visit. A permanent website has a specific expiry date. The cookie will stop working after that date. We generally use these cookies to facilitate the purchase and registration services.
ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE
- Strictly necessary: These cookies are necessary to facilitate the correct browsing of our website and ensure that the content loads efficiently, allowing the correct use of the different options or services that exist on it, such as, for example, carrying out the purchase process or controlling fraud linked to the security of the service. Analytical and aggregate cookies are included to count site traffic and pages visited.
- Analytics and optimisation: These cookies are our own or third-party cookies that allow us to optimise your experience on the website by evaluating its performance and improve by adding new functionalities.
- Personalisation: They allow us to store user preference information to improve the quality of our services and to offer a better experience through recommended products. Some may be multi-device.
- Behavioural advertising: These cookies are used to store information on user behaviour obtained through continuous observation. Thanks to them, we can learn about your browsing habits on the website and display advertising related to your browsing profile.
Below we describe the types of cookies we use and their purposes, you can find more information on each of the cookies, as well as their duration in the following list:
3. LEGITIMATE BASIS FOR THE USE OF COOKIES
The legitimacy for the use of strictly functional cookies is given because the processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Law 34/2002 on Information Services and Electronic Commerce.
The legitimacy for the use of cookies for analytical purposes of optimisation of personalisation of behavioural advertising and assessment is based on the consent that is requested, in accordance with Article 6.1.a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/679.
4. HOW LONG WE KEEP THE INFORMATION
We will keep the information for as long as it is necessary for the provision of the requested service, until you object or until you withdraw your consent. In these cases, the information will be duly blocked and we will not be able to use it for as long as it is necessary for the exercise or defence of legal or contractual claims. Once this period of time has elapsed, your data will be definitively deleted.
In cases where we automatically collect data through cookies, please note that some cookies may be installed for years. However, you can limit their use over time by deleting them from browsers or devices.
5. WAYS TO BLOCK AND LIMIT THE USE OF COOKIES
It is important to note that these technologies are not intrusive, as all information obtained through cookies is completely anonymous, and in no case can be associated with a specific and identified user. This information allows us to adapt and improve our services to the interests of users. However, the user has the option to prevent the generation of cookies by selecting the appropriate option in your browser. Please note that if you disable the use of cookies, browsing may be slower than usual.
Specifically, all browsers allow changes to be made to disable the configuration of cookies. These settings are located in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. The following links show you how to disable cookies following the instructions of the most commonly used browsers:
Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.
However, if you wish to block Google analytical cookies, you can install a plug-in in your browser by following the instructions in the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
You can also change your consent settings:
6. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information about data processing, we recommend that you visit our privacy policy. In addition, any user who has any questions about these technologies can send us the query to the following e-mail address: privacy@international-schools-database.com