Cookies are files that can be downloaded to your computer through web pages. They are tools that play an essential role in the provision of numerous services of the information society. Among others, they allow a website to store and retrieve information about a user's browsing habits or their computer, and depending on the information obtained, they can be used to recognize the user and improve the service offered.
According to the entity that manages the domain from where the cookies are sent and processes the obtained data, two types can be distinguished:
In the case that cookies are installed from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself, but the information collected through them is managed by a third party, they cannot be considered as first-party cookies.
There is also a second classification based on the length of time they remain stored in the client's browser, which can be:
Finally, there is another classification with six types of cookies based on the purpose for which the obtained data is processed:
Those that allow the user to navigate through a website, platform, or application and use the different options or services available, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted access areas, remembering the items that make up an order, carrying out the purchasing process of an order, requesting registration or participation in an event, using security elements during navigation, storing content for video or sound broadcasting, or sharing content through social networks.
They allow the user to access the service with certain general predefined characteristics based on a series of criteria in the user's terminal, such as language, the type of browser through which the service is accessed, the regional configuration from which the service is accessed, etc.
These allow the responsible party to track and analyze the behavior of users on the websites to which they are linked. The information collected through this type of cookies is used to measure the activity of the websites, application, or platform and to create navigation profiles of the users of said websites, applications, and platforms, in order to introduce improvements based on the analysis of the usage data by the users of the service.
These enable the management of advertising spaces in the most efficient way possible.
These store information about the behavior of users obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, which allows the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it.
These are used to allow visitors to interact with the content of different social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and are generated only for users of said social media platforms. The conditions of use of these cookies and the information collected are regulated by the corresponding social media platform's privacy policy.
You have the option to allow, block, or delete the cookies installed on your computer by configuring the options of the browser installed on your computer. By deactivating cookies, some of the available services may no longer be operational. The way to disable cookies is different for each browser, but it can usually be done from the Tools or Options menu. The browser's Help menu can also be consulted, where you can find instructions. The user can choose at any time which cookies they want to work on this website.
You can allow, block, or delete the cookies installed on your computer by configuring the options of the browser installed on your computer:
Additionally, you can manage the storage of cookies in your browser through tools such as the following:
The following cookies are being used on this website, along with their typology and function:
| _utma | Duration | 2 years from installation or update. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Collects anonymous information about users' browsing on the website to understand the origin of visits and other statistical data. This cookie is typically stored in the browser upon the first visit to our website. If the cookie has been deleted through the browser and the user revisits our website, a new _utma cookie is written with a different unique ID. This cookie is used to determine unique visitors to our website and is updated with each page view. Additionally, this cookie provides a unique identifier that Google Analytics uses to ensure the validity and accessibility of the cookie, as well as an extra security measure. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytics | |||
| _utmb | Duration | 30 minutes | ||
| Description | Stores information about the activity of the visit to our website, primarily the duration of the visit. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytics | |||
| _utmc | Duration | Session | ||
| Description | Stores information about the activity of the visit to our website, primarily the duration of the visit. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytics | |||
| _utmz | Duration | 6 months from installation or update | ||
| Description | This cookie is typically stored in the browser upon the first visit to our website. It stores how the visitor arrived at our website, whether directly by entering the domain address, through a link, a web search, or an advertisement. The cookie is updated each time the visitor accesses our website. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytics | |||
| _ga | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | Used to distinguish users. Generated by Google Analytics. Google stores the information collected by the cookies on servers located in the United States, complying with European legislation regarding the protection of personal data, and commits not to share it with third parties unless required by law or necessary for the functioning of the system. Google does not associate your IP address with any other data they have. If you would like more information about the cookies used by Google Analytics, please visit this address: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage?hl=en&csw=1 | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytics | |||
| _gat | Duration | 1 minute | ||
| Description | Used to display our advertising on other pages within the Google network. Generated by Google Analytics. Google stores the information collected by the cookies on servers located in the United States, complying with European legislation regarding the protection of personal data, and commits not to share it with third parties unless required by law or necessary for the functioning of the system. Google does not associate your IP address with any other data they have. If you would like more information about the cookies used by Google Analytics, please visit this address: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage?hl=en&csw=1 | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Behavioral advertising | |||
| _gid | Duration | 24 hours | ||
| Description | Generated by Google Analytics. Google stores the information collected by the cookies on servers located in the United States, complying with European legislation regarding the protection of personal data, and commits not to share it with third parties unless required by law or necessary for the functioning of the system. Google does not associate your IP address with any other data they have. If you would like more information about the cookies used by Google Analytics, please visit this address: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage?hl=en&csw=1 | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Behavioral advertising | |||
| APISID | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | When you create or log in to a Google account, this cookie is stored on your computer in order to remain logged in to your Google account when visiting their services again. While you remain signed in and use plugins on other websites like ours, Google will make use of these cookies to enhance your user experience. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| HSID | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | When you create or log in to a Google account, this cookie is stored on your computer in order to remain logged in to your Google account when visiting their services again. While you remain signed in and use plugins on other websites like ours, Google will make use of these cookies to enhance your user experience. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| LOGIN_INFO | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | On some pages of our website, we have embedded videos from YouTube, which is a service provided by Google. The use of these videos involves the transmission of this cookie, as well as the cookies that Google requires if you remain logged in to your account, in order to view the embedded videos, estimate bandwidth, and track how many times they have been played. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| PREF | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | When you create or log in to a Google account, this cookie is stored on your computer in order to remain logged in to your Google account when visiting their services again. While you remain signed in and use plugins on other websites like ours, Google will make use of these cookies to enhance your user experience. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| SAPISID | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | On some pages of our website, we have embedded videos from YouTube, which is a service provided by Google. The use of these videos involves the transmission of this cookie, as well as the cookies that Google requires if you remain logged in to your account, in order to view the embedded videos, estimate bandwidth, and track how many times they have been played. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| SID | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | When you create or log in to a Google account, this cookie is stored on your computer in order to remain logged in to your Google account when visiting their services again. While you remain signed in and use plugins on other websites like ours, Google will make use of these cookies to enhance your user experience. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| SSID | Duration | 2 years | ||
| Description | When you create or log in to a Google account, this cookie is stored on your computer in order to remain logged in to your Google account when visiting their services again. While you remain signed in and use plugins on other websites like ours, Google will make use of these cookies to enhance your user experience. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Duration | 8 months | ||
| Description | On some pages of our website, we have embedded videos from YouTube, which is a service provided by Google. The use of these videos involves the transmission of this cookie, as well as the cookies that Google requires if you remain logged in to your account, in order to view the embedded videos, estimate bandwidth, and track how many times they have been played. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| YSC | Duration | Upon closing the session | ||
| Description | On some pages of our website, we have embedded videos from YouTube, which is a service provided by Google. The use of these videos involves the transmission of this cookie, as well as the cookies that Google requires if you remain logged in to your account, in order to view the embedded videos, estimate bandwidth, and track how many times they have been played. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| nTpXe.resume | Duration | 1 month | ||
| Description | On some pages of our website, we have embedded videos from YouTube, which is a service provided by Google. The use of these videos involves the transmission of this cookie, as well as the cookies that Google requires if you remain logged in to your account, in order to view the embedded videos, estimate bandwidth, and track how many times they have been played. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| NID | Duration | 6 months | ||
| Description | The purpose of this cookie is to store information about your preferences. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Personalization | |||
| AMP_TOKEN | Duration | 30 seconds to 1 year | ||
| Description | It contains a token that can be used to retrieve a client ID from the AMP Client ID service. Other possible values indicate disablement, ongoing requests, or errors obtained when retrieving an ID from the AMP Client ID service. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
| _gac_ | Duration | 90 days | ||
| Description | It includes campaign-related information about the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and AdWords accounts, website conversion tags will read this cookie unless you disable it. | |||
| Type | Third-party | |||
| Purpose | Analytical | |||
https://www.terranaturalis.org/ assumes that you accept the use of cookies. However, it displays information about its Cookie Policy at the bottom or top of any page of the portal with each login in order to make you aware.
With this information, you can take the following actions: