Cookies policy
1. What are cookies?
The website owned and operated by Decortienda 2000, S.A. (hereinafter, the “website” or the “site”) uses cookies and/or similar technologies that store and retrieve information when you browse.
In general, these technologies may serve very different purposes, such as recognizing you as a user, obtaining information about your browsing habits, or personalizing the way content is displayed.
Users may configure their browser to notify and reject the installation of cookies sent by the website, without this affecting access to the website’s content. However, the quality of the website’s operation may be reduced.
The specific uses of these technologies are described below.
2. What types of cookies exist?
Depending on their duration, cookies can be classified as:
Session cookies:
These are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website. They are usually used to store information that is only needed for the provision of the requested service. They expire when the user closes the browser.
Persistent cookies:
These are cookies in which the data remains stored on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a defined period, either until the purpose for which they are used is fulfilled (for example, keeping the user logged in) or until they are manually deleted.
Depending on their owner, cookies can be classified as:
First-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by the website owner and from which the requested service is provided.
Third-party cookies:
These are sent to the user’s device from a domain not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies.
Additionally, depending on their purpose, cookies can be classified as:
Technical cookies:
These allow users to navigate through a website, platform or application and use its different options or services, including those used to manage and operate the website, identify the session, or control data traffic and communication.
Preference or personalization cookies:
These cookies remember user preferences so that settings do not need to be reconfigured on each visit. Examples include:
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Video or audio volume settings
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Video transmission speeds compatible with the user’s browser
Geolocation cookies:
These cookies are used to determine the country in which the user is located when requesting a service. They are completely anonymous and are used solely to tailor content to the user’s location.
Registration cookies:
These cookies are generated once the user registers or logs in and are used to identify the user in order to:
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Keep the user logged in between sessions
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Verify whether the user is authorized to access certain services (e.g. contests)
Analytics or measurement cookies:
Each time a user visits a service, an analytics cookie from a third-party provider is generated. This cookie allows anonymous identification of visitors on future visits. Its purposes include:
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Anonymous identification of users (identifying browsers and devices, not people)
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Counting the approximate number of visitors and trends over time
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Identifying the most visited content
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Determining whether the user is new or returning
Important: Unless the user registers for a service, cookies will never be associated with personal data. They are used exclusively for statistical purposes to improve user experience.
Behavioral advertising cookies:
These cookies store information about user browsing behavior in order to create advertising interest profiles and display ads aligned with user interests.
Third-party advertising cookies:
The website may allow advertisers to display ads through third parties (“AdServers”), which may store cookies and access data stored therein.
3. What cookies do we use?
The cookies used on our website are:
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cookie_notice_accepted – Technical – 2 days – First-party – grupovp.com – Records cookie acceptance
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pll_language – Technical – 1 year – First-party – grupovp.com – Stores selected language
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GPS – Analytics – 24 hours – Third-party (YouTube) – youtube.com – Geolocation tracking
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PREF – Analytics – 8 months – Third-party (YouTube) – youtube.com – Video usage statistics
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VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE – Analytics – 179 days – Third-party (YouTube) – youtube.com – Bandwidth estimation
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YSC – Analytics – Session – Third-party (YouTube) – youtube.com – Video viewing statistics
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_ga – Analytics – 2 years – Third-party (Google Analytics) – grupovp.com – User/session distinction
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_gat_UA-120374134-2 – Analytics – 10 minutes – Third-party (Google Analytics) – grupovp.com – Traffic analysis
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_gid – Analytics – 24 hours – Third-party (Google Analytics) – grupovp.com – User distinction
4. How can cookies be disabled?
Users can disable cookies through browser settings. Configuration options are typically found in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu.
Guides for major browsers:
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Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer
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Google Chrome
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Mozilla Firefox
Users may also modify or revoke cookie consent using the cookie settings modal available on the website.
5. Data transfers to third countries
The cookies described in section 3 may involve international data transfers to countries outside the European Economic Area.
| Cookie | Type | Entity | Country | GDPR Article |
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| _gad, _gid, _ga | Analytics | Google Inc. | USA | Adequacy Decision (Art. 45.1 GDPR) |
More information: Google Inc. adherence to the Data Privacy Framework.
6. Data subject rights
Under Articles 15–22 of the GDPR, users may exercise rights of access, rectification, erasure, objection, portability, restriction of processing, and objection to automated decisions.
Requests may be sent to:
C/ General Diez Porlier, 101, 28006 Madrid
Email: lopd@vphoteles.com
7. Data retention periods
Cookies are stored for specific periods as detailed in the “expiration” column of section 3.
8. Changes to the Cookie Policy
Decortienda 2000, S.A. may modify this Cookie Policy to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Users are encouraged to review it periodically.
Significant changes will be communicated through the website.
For further information, please consult our Privacy Policy.