Background

In accordance with Spanish regulations governing the use of cookies in relation to the provision of electronic communications services, as set forth in Royal Decree-Law 13/2012 of March 30, we inform you about the cookies used on the website of Menorca Turismo Activo S.L. (also the provider) and the reasons for their use. Likewise, we inform you that by browsing the Website you are giving your consent to use them.

 

What are cookies?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when accessing certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their computer and, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your computer, they can be used to recognize the user. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide references that allow us to know personal data.

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Cookies affected by the regulations and exempt cookies

According to the EU directive, cookies that require informed consent by the user are analytics cookies and advertising and affiliate cookies, excluding those of a technical nature and those necessary for the operation of the website or the provision of services expressly requested by the user.

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Types of cookies

• Depending on the entity that manages them, there are first-party cookies (those sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided) and third-party cookies (those sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies).

• Depending on the time they remain active, there are session cookies (designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page) and persistent cookies (in which the data is stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed during a period defined by the cookie manager - which can range from a few minutes to several years).

  • According to the purpose for which they process the information they collect, they can be:

  • Technical cookies (necessary for the use of the website and the provision of the contracted service).

  • Personalization cookies (which allow the user to access the service with predefined characteristics, such as language, type of browser, regional settings, etc.).

  • Analytics cookies (which collect information about the use made of the website).

  • Advertising cookies (which collect information about users' preferences and personal choices),

  • Affiliate cookies (which allow tracking of visits from other websites, with which the website establishes an affiliate contract).

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Types of cookies used by this website

The cookies used on our website are session and third-party cookies, and they allow us to store and access information regarding the language, type of browser used, and other general characteristics predefined by the user, as well as to monitor and analyze the activity carried out to improve and provide our services in a more efficient and personalized way. The cookies used are, in any case, temporary, with the sole purpose of making navigation more effective. In no case do these cookies themselves provide personal data and they are not used for their collection.

The use of cookies offers advantages, such as:

• Facilitates user navigation and access to the different services offered by this website.

• Avoids the user having to configure the predefined general characteristics each time they access the website.

• Favors the improvement of the operation and services provided through this website, after the corresponding analysis of the information obtained through the installed cookies.

When accessing our website, you are informed that if you continue browsing, various third-party cookies will be installed, consenting to the installation of certain cookies whose sole purpose is to record access to our website for the performance of anonymous statistics on visits, always collecting information anonymously. It is not necessary to accept the installation of these cookies; you can still browse our entire website.

In various sections of our website, cookies from social networks may be installed, specifically the following:

• Twitter cookie, as provided in its privacy policy and use of cookies.

• Facebook cookie, as provided in its cookie policy.

• Linkedin cookie, as provided on its cookie usage page.

• Google+ and Google Maps cookie, as provided on its page about the types of cookies they use.

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Revocation

At any time, you can access your browser's configuration by accepting or rejecting all cookies, or by selecting those whose installation you accept and which you do not, following one of the following procedures, depending on the browser you use:

Google Chrome (in the Tools Menu):

Settings > Show advanced options > Privacy (Content Settings) > Cookies: Google Chrome Cookie Settings

Microsoft Internet Explorer (in the Tools Menu):

Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced: Microsoft Internet Explorer Cookie Settings

Firefox:

Options > Privacy > Cookies: Firefox Cookie Settings

Safari, iPad, and iPhone:

Preferences > Privacy: Safari Cookie Settings

Opera:

Settings > Preferences > Advanced > Cookies: Opera Cookie Settings

These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that they fully match the version of your browser. You may also use another browser not covered by these links, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid these discrepancies, you can directly access from your browser's options, usually in the 'Options' menu in the 'Privacy' section. (Please consult your browser's help for more information).

 

Deactivation/Activation and deletion of cookies

To restrict or block cookies, it is done through the browser's settings.

If you do not want websites to place any cookies on your computer, you can adjust your browser's settings so that you are notified before any cookie is placed. Similarly, you can adjust the settings so that the browser rejects all cookies, or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any cookies already on your computer. Please note that you will have to adjust the settings for each browser and computer you use separately.

Please note that if you do not want to receive cookies, we cannot guarantee that our website will function properly. Some site functions may be lost, and you may not be able to see certain websites. Additionally, rejecting cookies does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. It simply means that the ads will not be tailored to your interests and will be displayed more frequently. Each browser has a different method for adjusting settings. If necessary, refer to the browser's help function to set the correct settings. To disable cookies on your mobile phone, consult the device manual for more information. You can find more information about cookies on the Internet at http://www.aboutcookies.org/. Considering how the Internet and websites work, we do not always have information about cookies placed by third parties through our website. This especially applies to cases where our website contains what are called integrated elements: texts, documents, images, or short films that are stored elsewhere but displayed on or through our website. Therefore, if you encounter this type of cookies on this website and they are not listed in the above list, please let us know. Or contact the third party directly to request information about the cookies they place, their purpose and duration, and how they have ensured your privacy.