Cookies Policy

Through this Cookie Policy, INSTITUTO DR. JAVIER DE BENITO, S.L.U. informs the user about the use of cookies on the website https://www.institutodebenito.com/, in accordance with Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services (LSSI-CE) and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files stored on the user's device when visiting a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit—such as browsing preferences or session status—to facilitate site use on subsequent visits and obtain usage statistics.

Cookies do not harm the user's device nor access information stored on it beyond what the user has provided.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

By duration:

  • Session cookies: temporarily installed during navigation and automatically deleted when closing the browser.
  • Persistent cookies: remain stored on the device for a specified period, even after closing the browser, until the user deletes them or they expire.

By origin:

  • First-party cookies: generated and managed directly by this website.
  • Third-party cookies: installed by external service providers integrated into the site.

By purpose:

  • Technical / necessary: allow navigation and use of basic site functions. Without them, the site cannot function properly. They do not require user consent.
  • Analytics: collect statistical information about site usage (pages visited, session time, traffic source) to improve its functioning. Require prior consent.
  • Customization: allow remembering user preferences (language, regional settings, etc.). Require prior consent.

3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

This website uses third-party services that may install their own cookies. In particular:

Google Analytics (Google LLC)

Statistical analysis tool that measures website usage anonymously. It collects data such as the user's IP address (anonymized), pages visited, and session duration. Google may transfer this data to servers located in the United States, under the guarantees provided by the GDPR (Adequacy Decision or Standard Contractual Clauses).

The user can disable Google Analytics tracking by installing the official add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. LEGAL BASIS AND CONSENT

The installation of technical or necessary cookies does not require prior user consent, as they are essential for the provision of the service. Other cookies—analytical and customization—will only be installed if the user gives explicit consent through the cookie settings panel that appears when accessing the website for the first time.

The user can withdraw their consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal, by accessing the cookie preferences panel available in the website's footer.

5. HOW TO MANAGE OR DISABLE COOKIES

In addition to the site's preference panel, the user can configure their browser to accept, block, or delete cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the website's functionality.

Instructions by browser:

  • Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences › Privacy › Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings › Privacy, search, and services › Cookies

For mobile devices, the settings are usually found in the privacy menu of the installed browser (Chrome Mobile, Safari iOS, etc.).

6. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

INSTITUTO DR. JAVIER DE BENITO, S.L.U. may update this Cookie Policy based on regulatory changes or services used on the website. Users are advised to review it periodically. The date of the last update is at the bottom of this document.

For any inquiries related to the use of cookies, users can contact: info@institutodebenito.com