Cookie Policy, second layer of information.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Hotel Maestranza, S.L is responsible for the website https://www.hotelmaestranzaronda.com/, and uses cookies and/or other files with similar functionality (hereinafter “Cookies”).

A cookie is a text file that a website, application or other platform stores on your device, such as your computer, tablet or smartphone. It contains information about your browsing or use, such as a tag that identifies your device. Cookies are necessary to facilitate browsing and understand how users interact with websites, allowing improvements to be made. They are also useful for personalising advertising according to your preferences and for other purposes detailed below. Cookies do not harm your device.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES

Please review this section, which provides an overview of the different types of cookies that may be used in an online environment.

According to the owner of the cookies, they can be classified as:

1. First-party cookies: These cookies are sent to the user’s computer or device from equipment or a domain managed by the publisher itself, which provides the website or service requested by the user.
2. Third-party cookies: These cookies are sent to the user’s computer or device from equipment or a domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.

Depending on the purpose of the Cookie, they can be classified as:

• Strictly necessary cookies (technical cookies) are those that allow users to browse a website, platform or application and use the different options or services offered on them. These cookies perform essential functions, such as controlling traffic, identifying data or sessions, accessing restricted sections, remembering items in an order, managing payments, ensuring service security, enabling participation in events, storing multimedia content and sharing content on social networks. These technical cookies are automatically downloaded when the website is displayed or the service requested by the user is provided.

• Functionality or personalisation cookies are those that allow information to be remembered in order to provide the user with a service or platform with specific features that differentiate their experience from that of other users. These features may include the language, the number of results displayed in a search, the appearance or content of the service depending on the browser used or the region from which the service is accessed, among others. Not accepting these cookies may result in slower website performance or inappropriate recommendations.

• Analytics cookies are used to collect information about the number of users, the sections visited on the website and their interaction with it. This data is used to perform a statistical analysis of how users use the service, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement based on usage patterns.

• Behavioural advertising cookies record and store information about users’ browsing habits, facilitating the creation of specific profiles to display personalised advertisements. These cookies allow for efficient management of the advertising spaces included by the publisher, either directly or in collaboration with third parties.

3. PURPOSE OF COOKIES ON OUR WEBSITE

Cookies play a fundamental role in the operation of our website. Their main purpose is to enable more convenient and efficient browsing. For example, they are used to remember your preferences while browsing and during future visits.

They also help us personalise advertising according to your browsing habits. The information collected through cookies allows us to make statistical estimates and usage analyses, such as the number of visits and the sections most frequently consulted. This enables us to improve our services and adapt the platform to your individual interests.

In some cases, we use cookies to collect information that allows us to display advertising based on your browsing habits on our platform and other third-party platforms.

Below, we detail both the third parties that may set and access Cookies on your device and the purposes for which the information they store is used:

(CUSTOMISE AND CONFIGURE TABLE BY THE DEVELOPER BY ENTERING THE COOKIES USED BY THE WEBSITE)

PURPOSE	THIRD PARTY	MORE INFORMATION
Analytics: Analytics cookies are used to create browsing profiles and identify user preferences in order to improve the range of products and services offered.	Google	Click here
Social networks: the social networks with which we interact on our website use cookies in their sharing buttons. We have no involvement in, control over or access to reports on the results; these are the responsibility of each social network. When the User registers for a Service using social network credentials, they authorise the social network to store a persistent Cookie that remembers their identity and guarantees access to the Services until it expires. The User can delete this Cookie and revoke access to the Services through social networks by updating their preferences on the relevant social network.	Facebook Connect	Click here

4. MANAGING COOKIES ON OUR WEBSITE

In the cookie settings panel, which you can access at any time on our platform, you will find detailed information about the cookies we use. It specifies their purpose, duration and who manages them (us or third parties). This panel allows you to manage the activation and deactivation of cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the platform, as well as to change your consent at any time.

You can access the settings by clicking here to change your preferences or withdraw your consent (enable link)

On the other hand, you also have the option to disable the use of cookies in your browser while browsing the Internet. Below, we show you how to configure this setting in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge
• Safari
• Opera

You can exercise this option to prevent the use of Cookies at any time. Please note that the management of the Cookie settings panel and the option to reject them are specific to each browser you use.

Therefore, if you configure Cookies in a certain way on one device and wish the same option to apply similarly on another device, you will need to activate the same option on that other device.

The user should bear in mind that some features of the content on our website are only available if the installation of Cookies is permitted in their browser. If you decide not to accept or block certain Cookies (depending on their purpose), this may partially or completely affect the normal operation of the Website or prevent access to some of its services.

5. USE OF INFORMATION STORED IN COOKIES

The information stored in the Cookies on our website is used solely by us. However, some third-party Cookies, managed by external entities, may be used to provide us with additional services. For more details, please consult our Cookie settings panel, which is accessible at any time on our website.

We suggest that you review our Privacy Policy on our website for detailed information on how your personal data is processed in our collaboration with third parties, as well as in international data transfers. We also recommend that you consult the privacy policies and privacy settings of these external partners through their own platforms.

6. UPDATES AND CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY

Hotel Maestranza, S.L may modify this Cookie Policy in accordance with new legislative or regulatory requirements, or for the purpose of adapting this policy to the instructions issued by the Spanish Data Protection Agency.

If you require further information about how we use Cookies, you can email us at: adm@hotelmaestranza.com.