Acceptance of this Policy implies that the user has been clearly and fully informed about the use of data storage and retrieval devices (cookies) and that CEIH-UV has the user's consent for their use in accordance with the terms of Article 22 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI).

What are cookies?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to technically facilitate navigation, compile usage statistics, store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their equipment and, depending on the information they contain and the way in which you use your equipment, they can be used to recognise the user.

Cookies regulatory framework 

“The so-called cookies, or what are legally known as “data storage and recovery devices that are installed on the recipients’ terminal equipment”, are regulated by article 22 of Law 34/2002 (LSSICE).

Service providers, such as the CEIH of the University of Valencia, may lawfully use cookies, provided they obtain specific and informed consent from users. In addition, such consent must be identical to that required for data protection purposes under the GDPR.

Therefore, you can now accept or reject the installation of cookies, or select the cookies you want to be installed on your computer, taking into account that in accordance with article 22 LSSICE, consent is not necessary for possible storage or access of a technical nature (technical cookies) for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network or, to the extent strictly necessary, for the provision of an information society service expressly requested by the recipient.”

TYPES OF COOKIES

Cookies can be classified into different categories depending on the entity that manages them, the period of time they remain active or their purpose. Notwithstanding the above, it is sometimes possible that the same cookie may be included in more than one category.

Currently we can distinguish the following types of cookies:

Analytical cookies: These are a type of cookies used to collect statistics on user activity when visiting the website and on the website's general activity. The information collected is anonymous and allows us to optimise navigation on our website and guarantee the best service to the user. The user can exclude their activity using the exclusion systems provided by the analytical tools.

Technical and personalization cookies: These are cookies for internal use for the operation of the website.

Session cookies: They are a type of cookies designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page.

Persistent cookies: They are a type of cookie in which the data remains stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the person responsible for the cookie.

Own cookies (from the CEIH-UV): These are cookies that are sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by CEIH-UV and from which the requested service is provided.

Third party cookies: These are cookies that are sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by LA CEIH-UV, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

CEIH-UV COOKIES

CEIH-UV uses its own and third-party cookies for technical and analytical purposes.

Own, technical and personalization cookies.

The CEIH of the University of Valencia uses internal cookies for the operation of the website. 

Third-party analytical cookies.

The analytical cookies described in the table incorporated into this policy allow us to quantify the number of users and to carry out statistical measurements and analyses of the use made by users of the service offered. Your browsing on our website is analysed in order to improve the range of services we offer. The information is used exclusively internally, with the aim of increasing our understanding of user behaviour on the website. This information is an important tool for us and helps to improve the quality of the content and services offered. We are continually working to improve the navigation of our website in accordance with our users, their needs or interests and to determine how often and how users use our services. To carry out this activity we use software provided by third parties.

At CEIH - UV we respect the privacy of our users. Under no circumstances is the information obtained linked to identified users or used to create individual profiles or patterns.

DEACTIVATE AND DELETE COOKIES 

You can restrict, block or delete cookies from this website at any time by changing your browser settings according to the guidelines indicated. Since the configuration of each browser is different and subject to changes and versions, it is advisable to follow the instructions on cookies offered by the main Internet browsers:

Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Settings. For more information, you can consult Microsoft support or the browser's Help.

Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> Custom Settings. For more information, you can consult Mozilla support or the browser's Help.

Chrome: Settings -> Show advanced settings -> Privacy -> Content settings. For more information, you can consult Google support or the browser's Help.

Safari: Preferences -> Security. For more information, you can consult Apple support or the browser's Help.

Even if the user configures his or her browser to reject all "cookies" or expressly rejects the "cookies" of LA CEIH - UV, he or she will be able to browse the portal with the only inconvenience of not being able to enjoy the functionalities that require the installation of any of them.

In any case, the user may delete the "cookies" at any time, following the procedure established in the help section of their browser.