Cookies policy

A Cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages. Cookies allow a web page, among other things, to store and retrieve information about a user’s or device’s browsing habits and, depending on the information they contain and the way the device is used, can be employed to recognise the user.

Cookies are essential for the functioning of the internet, offering countless advantages in the provision of interactive services, facilitating navigation and usability of our website.

The information provided below will help you understand the different types of cookies:

TYPES OF COOKIES

ACCORDING TO THE ENTITY THAT MANAGES THEM

• First-party cookies: These are collected by the website's editor to provide the service requested by the user.
• Third-party cookies: These are collected and managed by a third party, and they cannot be considered first-party cookies.

ACCORDING TO THE DURATION OF THEIR ACTIVATION

• Session cookies: These collect data while the user browses the internet in order to provide the requested service.
• Persistent cookies: These are stored on the device, and the information obtained will be used by the cookie's controller to provide the requested service.

ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE

• Technical cookies: Necessary for correct web navigation.
• Customisation cookies: Allow users to specify characteristics (such as language) for website navigation.
• Analysis cookies: Enable the provider to analyse users’ browsing behaviours to track website usage and produce statistics on the most visited content, visitor numbers, etc.
• Advertising cookies: Allow the editor to include advertising spaces on the website based on its content.
• Behavioural advertising cookies: Allow the editor to include advertising spaces on the website based on information obtained through users' browsing habits.

In accordance with Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), Gran Canaria Stays informs about the cookies used on our website:

Necessary
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure website areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Preferences
Preference cookies enable advanced functionality and a more personalised use of our site. For example, they inform us of the pages you’ve visited so you can easily find what you’re looking for.

Statistics
Statistical cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and, therefore, more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

TYPES OF COOKIES

• First-party cookies: YES
• Third-party cookies: YES
• Session cookies: YES
• Persistent cookies: YES

PURPOSE

• Technical cookies: YES
• Customisation cookies: YES
• Analysis cookies: YES
• Advertising cookies: YES
• Behavioural advertising cookies: YES

Google Analytics: Stores cookies to generate statistics on website traffic and visit volume. By accepting statistical cookies, you consent to Google processing your information. Thus, exercising any related rights must be done directly with Google.

Google Analytics cookies are stored on servers in the United States and will not be shared with third parties except where required for system operation or by law. According to Google, your IP address is not stored.

Google Inc. is a company adherent to the “Privacy Shield,” which guarantees that all transferred data will be treated with a level of protection in line with European regulations. Detailed information is available here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245.

If you wish, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which provides instructions to refuse analytical cookies in all browsers. More information is available here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Gran Canaria Stays also informs users that they can configure their browser to notify them of cookie reception and, if desired, prevent them from being installed on their hard drive.

Below are links for various browsers to perform this configuration:

• Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647
• Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-10
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph17191?locale=en_US
• Opera: http://help.opera.com/Windows/11.50/en/cookies.html