Geosciences Barcelona (GEO3BCN-CSIC),
belonging to the State Agency of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), informs about the use of cookies on its websites.
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 information society services. Among other functions, they allow a website to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their computer, and depending on the information obtained, they can be used to recognize the user and improve the service offered.
Types of cookies
- First-party cookies: Managed by the entity that owns the domain from which the cookies are sent and the obtained data is processed.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that remain in the browser’s cookie file until the user leaves the website, and are essential for its correct functioning.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain stored on the user’s device even after leaving the website, with a defined expiration date.
- Technical cookies: Used for the correct functioning of the website and to provide the services requested by the user.
- Personalization cookies: Allow the website to remember user preferences and settings (e.g., language, font size, etc.).
- Analysis cookies: Used to collect information about the use of the website and help understand how visitors interact with the site.
- Advertising cookies: Used to show ads relevant to the user’s interests.
- Behavioral advertising cookies: Tracking users across different websites to create a profile of their interests and show them targeted ads.
For more information, you can consult the
“Guide on the use of cookies” from the Spanish Data Protection Agency.
Cookies used on the web
Google Analytics: The GEO3BCN-CSIC website uses Google Analytics, a tool for analyzing websites and applications that helps understand how visitors interact with the site. It collects information anonymously and provides usage statistics without personally identifying Google visitors. For more information, you can consult the
Google Analytics cookie and privacy policies.
Platform-specific cookies: The website uses cookies for its proper functioning, such as
SERVERID,
cookiesession1, and a numerical identifier.
cookieAcceptanceCookie: This technical cookie manages user consent for the use of cookies on the website. It is a session cookie that remembers users who have accepted or rejected cookies, so those who have accepted will not see the information at the top of the page again.
Acceptance of the cookie policy:
GEO3BCN-CSIC assumes that you accept the use of cookies. However, information about the cookie policy will be displayed at the top of any portal page so that you are aware of it.
Actions you can take:
- Accept cookies: By clicking the acceptance button, you will not see this notice again when accessing any page of the portal.
- Review the cookie policy: You can access the current page detailing the use of cookies and find links to modify the browser settings.
How to modify cookie settings:
You can restrict, block, or delete cookies from the Institute of Earth Sciences Barcelona (GEO3BCN-CSIC), the State Agency of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), or any other website using your browser. The
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