COOKIE POLICY
A cookie is a small file that is placed on a user’s device when visiting certain websites. Cookies allow a website to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing preferences and activities and, in some cases, to recognise the user based on the information collected and the way the device is used.
The user’s browser stores cookies only for the duration of the current session unless otherwise specified. Cookies require minimal storage space and do not adversely affect the operation of the user’s device. They do not contain specific personal information and most are automatically deleted when the browser session ends (session cookies).
Most web browsers accept cookies by default, although users can configure their browser settings to accept, reject or delete temporary and persistent cookies.
The València City Council Web Portal does not associate information stored in cookies with any personal data provided by users when submitting comments or other contributions through the website.
What types of cookies does this website use?
- Technical cookies: These cookies enable users to browse a website, platform or application and to make use of the various options or services available within it. Examples include managing traffic and data communication, identifying a session, accessing restricted areas, remembering the items included in an order, completing the purchase process, registering for or participating in an event, using security features during navigation, storing content for the distribution of video or audio, and sharing content through social media platforms.
- Preference cookies: These cookies enable users to access the service with certain predefined general features based on criteria associated with the user’s device, such as language preferences, browser type, regional settings, or similar configuration options.
- Analytics cookies: These cookies, whether operated by us or by third parties, allow us to measure the number of users and to carry out statistical analysis of how the services provided are used. To this end, users’ browsing activity on our website is analysed in order to improve the user experience and enhance the services we offer.
- Third-party cookies: The València City Council Web Portal may use third-party services that collect information for statistical purposes, to analyse users’ use of the Portal, and to provide other services related to the operation of the Portal and internet-based services generally.
In particular, this website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., a company incorporated in the United States with its principal place of business at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043.
In providing these services, Google uses cookies to collect information, including users’ IP addresses, which may be transmitted to, processed and stored by Google in accordance with the terms set out on the Google website. Such information may also be disclosed to third parties where required by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.
By using this Portal, users expressly consent to the processing of the information collected in the manner and for the purposes described above. Users also acknowledge and accept that they may refuse such processing by rejecting the use of cookies through the appropriate settings in their web browser. However, selecting this option may prevent them from making full use of all the functionalities available on the Portal.
You may choose to allow, block or delete cookies through the settings of the web browser installed on your device.
Information on how to manage cookies in the most commonly used browsers can be found below:
- Chrome
- Explorer
- Firefox
- Safari
If you have any queries regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact València City Council at información(at)valencia.es.