AB Apartment Barcelona / Cookies Policy

INFORMATION ON COOKIES
Due to the entry into force of the modification of the "Law of Services of the Information Society" (LSSICE) established by the Royal Decree 13/2012, it is mandatory to obtain the explicit consent of the user of all web pages that use dispensable cookies, before it navigates them.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies and other similar technologies such as local shared objects, flash cookies or pixels, are tools used by Web servers to store and retrieve information about their visitors, as well as to offer the correct functioning of the site. By using these devices, the Web server is allowed to remember some information concerning the user, such as their preferences for viewing the pages of that server, name and password, products that interest them most, etc.

COOKIES AFFECTED BY THE LEGISLATION AND COOKIES THAT ARE EXCEMPT
According to the EU directive, cookies that require informed consent by the user are analytical cookies and advertising and affiliation cookies, except those of a technical nature and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services, expressly requested by the user.

WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES EXIST?
In terms of the types of cookies, there are five major groups:
- Analytical cookies: collect information on the use of the website.
- Social cookies: are those necessary for external social networks.
- Affiliate cookies: allow you to track visits from other websites, with which the Website establishes an affiliation contract (affiliate companies).
- Advertising and behavioural cookies: collect information about preferences and personal choices (retargeting).
- Technical and functional cookies: they are strictly necessary for the use of the website and for the provision of the service contracted.

COOKIES THAT ARE USED ON THIS WEBSITE The website uses temporary session cookies, which expire either at the end of the session or expire after a certain period of time but not exceeding 30 days.

Personalization cookies: to remember the preferences of the user in the main parameters

Statistical analysis cookies: Each time a user visits the website, a cookie is generated that allows them to track and analyse their behavior. This information is collected to measure the activity of the web for the elaboration of navigation profiles in order to improve the user experience. These cookies provide us with information such as the browser, device type, time on page, identify a new or recurring user, etc.
This information is never associated with any personal data that allows you to identify yourself.

How to disable Cookies in the main browsers
The user has the option to accept, block or delete the cookies installed in their terminal.
All browsers allow you to change the configuration of cookies.
To create a custom configuration you must follow the following steps:

Firefox: Settings> Privacy> History> Use custom settings
For more information click here: http://support.mozilla.org/en/home
Chrome: Settings> Show advanced options> Privacy-> Content settings
For more information click here: https://support.google.com/chrome/?hl=en
Safari: Preferences> Security.
For more information click here: http://www.apple.com/support/mac-apps/safari/
Internet Explorer: Internet Options> Privacy> Configuration.
For more information click here: http://support.microsoft.com/ph/807/en

What happens if Cookies are disabled?
In case of blocking the use of Cookies in your browser, it's possible that some features of the page will not be available.