Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions or preferences (such as language, login, etc.) over a period of time, so you do not have to reconfigure them every time you return. Cookies can be first-party (installed directly by our domain) or third-party (installed by external services we use, such as Google). They can also be classified according to their duration:
- Session cookies: these are deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies: these remain on the device for a set period of time until they expire or you delete them.
2. Purposes of the cookies we use
At Tiendas Descansa, we use cookies for various purposes, and only some require your prior consent (those that are not strictly necessary).
| Category | Purpose | Requires consent? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary / essential cookies | Allow the basic operation of the site: navigation, access to forms, security, maintaining sessions, etc. | No |
| Preference / functionality cookies | Remember user options: language, personalization, appearance, etc. | Yes |
| Analysis / statistical cookies | Collect data on site usage: pages viewed, visits, traffic source, behavior. | Yes |
3. First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies: those configured directly by the Tiendas Descansa website.
Third-party cookies: those that come from external services (for example, Google Analytics, plugins, newsletter platforms, social networks).
4. Specific tools we use (or might use)
- Google Analytics: analysis cookies that allow us to understand how users use the website.
- Contact forms / reCAPTCHA / anti-spam: to ensure security and prevent bots.
5. Example of cookies used
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics: distinguish users | Third-party / Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics: distinguish sessions | Third-party / Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics: limit request rate | Third-party / Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Save user decision (accept / reject) | First-party | 1 year |
6. Consent and configuration
On the first visit, a cookie notice or banner is displayed that informs you of their use and allows you to accept, reject, or configure preferences. Non-essential cookies will not be installed without your prior consent. You can change your preferences at any time via the “Manage cookies” link available in the footer.
7. How to disable or delete cookies from your browser
You can configure your browser to reject or delete cookies. Help links (you can replace these with official links at any time):
8. Effects of disabling cookies
If you disable essential cookies, some site functions may not work correctly, such as forms, login, or personalization.
9. Policy update
We may modify this policy when necessary. The date of the last update will be indicated at the beginning of the document.