Cookie and Similar Technologies Policy
Last updated: June 4, 2026
The website https://www.cirsa.com/ (hereinafter, the "Website") is owned by CIRSA ENTERPRISES, S.A., with registered office at Ctra. de Castellar, 298, 08226 Terrassa (Barcelona, Spain), Tax Identification Number A87959649, and registered with the Commercial Registry of Barcelona under Sheet B-618240 (hereinafter, "CIRSA").
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which similar technologies may be used on the Website, the purposes for which they are used, and how users can manage, configure, or disable them.
This policy should be read together with CIRSA's Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on a user's device—computer, mobile phone, tablet, or similar device—when visiting a website.
Cookies allow, among other functions, the recognition of the user's device, the storage of preferences, the maintenance of active sessions, the improvement of website security, and the statistical analysis of Website usage.
The term "cookies" also includes other similar technologies used to store and retrieve information on a user's device, such as Local Storage, Session Storage, IndexedDB, pixels, web beacons, and other equivalent technologies.
2. Types of Cookies
According to the entity managing them
- First-party cookies: managed directly by CIRSA through its own equipment or domains.
- Third-party cookies: managed by an entity other than CIRSA, such as Google.
According to their duration
- Session cookies: deleted when the user closes the browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain stored on the device for a defined period.
According to their purpose
- Technical or strictly necessary cookies: enable navigation, basic Website functionality, security, consent management, load balancing, and the provision of services requested by the user. These cookies do not require consent.
- Analytics or measurement cookies: allow the measurement of user activity and statistical analysis of Website usage.
- Preference cookies: remember user preferences such as language or regional settings.
- Advertising and behavioural advertising cookies: enable the management of advertising spaces and, where applicable, the display of advertisements based on browsing habits.
3. Cookies and Technologies Used on this Website
3.1. Technical or Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the Website and do not require prior user consent.
| Cookie / Technology | Owner | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
phpsessid | First-party | Maintains the user's session state while browsing the Website. | Session | Technical / Necessary |
AWSALB | First-party / AWS | Load balancing to distribute requests across different servers. | 7 days | Technical / Necessary |
AWSALBCORS | First-party / AWS | Load balancing for cross-origin requests (CORS). | 7 days | Technical / Necessary |
moove_gdpr_popup | First-party | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | Technical / Necessary |
pll_language | First-party | Remembers the language selected by the user to display content accordingly. | 1 year | Technical / Necessary Personalisation |
The pll_language cookie is considered necessary where it is essential to provide the Website in the language requested by the user.
3.2. Analytics and Measurement Cookies
These cookies provide statistical information about Website usage and will only be installed once the user has given consent.
| Cookie | Owner | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes users to generate statistical data through Google Analytics. | 2 years | Analytics / Measurement | |
_ga_NK245M44KW | Maintains the session state for the Google Analytics measurement property. | 2 years | Analytics / Measurement |
3.3. Google reCAPTCHA and Local Storage
The Website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms against abuse, automated access, spam, bots, and fraudulent activities.
Google reCAPTCHA may collect technical information about the user's device and browsing activity, including IP address, browser type, operating system, browsing behaviour, and information stored through cookies or similar technologies.
In particular, Google reCAPTCHA may use browser Local Storage to store technical information necessary for risk analysis and verification that the interaction is performed by a human user rather than an automated process.
| Technology | Owner | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Local Storage associated with Google reCAPTCHA | Protect Website forms, prevent spam, bots, automated access, and fraudulent activities. | Varies according to browser and provider settings | Security / Similar Technology |
Although its immediate purpose is Website security, Google reCAPTCHA is a third-party service. Therefore, Google's processing of information is also governed by its own policies.
Further information is available at:
4. Legal Basis and Consent
The use of technical or strictly necessary cookies is based on the need to ensure the proper functioning of the Website, security, the provision of the service requested by the user, and the management of user preferences.
Analytics, measurement, advertising, or any other non-essential cookies will only be installed once the user has provided consent through the cookie settings panel.
Users may accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or configure their preferences by category.
Consent may be withdrawn or modified at any time through the cookie settings link permanently available on the Website.
5. How to Manage, Disable, or Delete Cookies
Users may modify their preferences at any time through the cookie settings panel available on the Website.
In addition, users may allow, block, or delete cookies installed on their device through their browser settings:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some Website features.
6. Local Storage Management
In addition to cookies, some tools may store information in the browser's Local Storage.
Users may delete this information through their browser settings.
Users may also delete all data stored in their browser's Local Storage by using:
7. International Data Transfers
Some technology providers used by CIRSA, such as Google, may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Whenever international data transfers occur, they will be carried out in accordance with the safeguards established by applicable data protection legislation, including, where appropriate, Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
Cookies will be retained for the periods indicated in the tables above, within the cookie settings panel, or until deleted by the user through browser settings.
In the case of Local Storage, information may be retained until:
- The user deletes it through browser settings;
- A Website-provided cleaning function is executed; or
- It expires according to the relevant provider's configuration.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
CIRSA may modify this Cookie Policy whenever necessary due to legal, technical, or operational changes affecting the Website or the services used.
The date of the latest update will always appear at the beginning of this Policy.
10. Contact
For any questions, comments, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy, users may contact CIRSA at: protecciondedatos@cirsa.com
For additional information regarding CIRSA's processing of personal data, users may consult the Privacy Policy.