Cookies policy

This document informs users about the technologies that help this website achieve the purposes described below. These technologies allow the owner to access and store information (for example, by using cookies) or use resources (for example, by running a script) on a user’s device while interacting with this website.

For simplicity, all these technologies are defined as “Trackers” within this document unless there is a reason to differentiate them. For example, while cookies can be used both in web browsers and on mobile devices, it would not be accurate to refer to them as cookies in the context of mobile apps, as they are browser-based trackers. For this reason, the term Cookies is only used within this document when specifically referring to this specific type of tracker.

Some of the purposes for which trackers are used may also require the User’s consent. Whenever consent is given, it can be freely withdrawn at any time by following the instructions provided in this document.

This website uses trackers managed directly by the owner (so-called “first-party” trackers) and trackers provided by third-party services (so-called “third-party” trackers). Unless stated otherwise in this document, external providers may access trackers managed by them.

The validity and expiration periods of cookies and other similar trackers may vary depending on the lifespan established by the owner or the corresponding provider. Some expire when the user’s browsing session ends. In addition to what is specified in the descriptions of each of the following categories, users may find more accurate and updated information on the entire lifespan, as well as any other relevant information (such as the presence of other trackers) in the privacy policies of the respective external providers linked or by contacting the owner.

1. Strictly Necessary Activities for the Operation of This Website and Service

This website uses cookies called “technical” and other similar trackers to carry out activities that are strictly necessary for the operation or delivery of the Service.

2. Other Activities Related to the Use of Trackers

Measurement
This website uses trackers to measure traffic and analyze user behavior in order to improve the service.

Analytics
WordPress Statistics (Automattic Inc.). Personal data processed: cookies and usage data.
Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited). Personal data processed: cookies and usage data. Personal data processed: cookies and usage data.

3. How to Manage Preferences and Provide or Withdraw Consent

Users can manage their preferences related to trackers directly from the settings of their own device, for example, preventing the use or storage of trackers.
Additionally, whenever the use of Trackers is based on consent, users can provide or withdraw consent by setting their preferences within the cookie notice or by updating these preferences accordingly through the relevant consent-preference widget, if available.
It is also possible, using the relevant browser or device features, to delete previously stored trackers, including those used to remember the user’s initial consent.
Other browsing history from the local memory of the browser can be deleted by clearing the browsing history.
Regarding any third-party tracker, users can manage their preferences and withdraw consent via the related opt-out link (if provided), using the means indicated in the third-party’s privacy policy, or contacting the third party.

Location of Tracker Settings

Users can, for example, find information on how to manage cookies on the most widely used browsers at the following addresses:

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

Users can also manage certain categories of trackers used in mobile applications by disabling the relevant device settings, such as the device advertising settings for mobile devices or the general tracking settings (users can open the device settings, view, and search for the relevant settings).

Specific Advertising Industry Opt-Out

Despite the above, users can follow the instructions provided by YourOnlineChoices (EU), the Network Advertising Initiative (US), the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan), or other similar services. These initiatives allow users to select their tracking preferences for most advertising tools. Therefore, the owner recommends that users make use of these resources in addition to the information provided in this document.
The Digital Advertising Alliance offers an app called AppChoices that helps users control interest-based advertising in mobile apps.

4. Owner and Data Controller

CSIC Spanish National Research Council

Legal Department
José López Calvo
Email: delegadoprotecciondatos@csic.es
More information: http://digital.csic.es/dc/politicas/politicaDatos.jsp

Since the use of third-party trackers through this website cannot be fully controlled by the owner, any specific reference to third-party trackers should be considered indicative. To obtain complete information, users are requested to consult the privacy policies of the respective third-party services mentioned in this document.

Given the objective complexity surrounding tracking technologies, users are encouraged to contact the owner if they wish to receive more information about the use of these technologies on this website.