Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21.07.2026
1. What are cookies?
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the site, improve user experience, analyse website usage, and, where appropriate, provide personalised content or advertising.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when visiting a website.
In particular, cookies allow us to:
- Remember user preferences
- Facilitate site navigation
- Analyse website usage
- Improve the quality of services provided
- Enhance website security
2. Who is the Data Controller?
Website Operator: https://medcareiberia.org/
Registration Number (NIF): ES B88943725
Registered Address: c. Pallars 193, of. 303, 08005 Barcelona, España
Email: info@medcareiberia.org
3. What types of cookies do we use?
Depending on their purpose, this website may use the following categories of cookies:
A) Technical (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They allow, for example:
- Page navigation
- User session maintenance
- Website security management
- Saving cookie consent settings
- Providing access to secure areas of the website
The use of these cookies does not require the user's prior consent. Examples:
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Saves the cookie settings chosen by the user | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains the user session | Until the end of the session |
B) Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow us to collect information on how users interact with the website so that we can improve our services. The information obtained is statistical and aggregated. For example:
- Number of visits
- Most visited pages
- Duration of the visit
- Country of access
- Type of device used
These cookies are only set after obtaining the user's consent. Examples:
| Provider | Cookie |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _gid, _ga* |
C) Personalisation (Functional) Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember specific user choices and preferences, such as:
- Interface language
- Website display settings
- Region
Depending on their specific function, the use of these cookies may require the user's consent.
D) Advertising (Targeting) Cookies (if applicable)
These cookies are used to display advertisements that are relevant to the user's interests. Currently:
- We use third-party advertising cookies only after obtaining the user's prior consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into this website. In particular, the following services may be used:
- Google Analytics
- Google Maps
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Microsoft Clarity
- Meta Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
Each of these providers has its own Privacy Policy and rules for processing personal data.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Cookies are used based on:
- User Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytical, personalisation, advertising)
- Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary technical cookies that ensure the core functionality of the website
The user has the right to withdraw their consent at any time.
6. Consent Management
Upon their first visit to this website, the user can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customise their cookie settings by selecting specific categories
Subsequently, the user can change their preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link, which is permanently available on the website.
7. How to disable cookies?
Users can delete or block cookies through their web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear browsing history
Please note that disabling certain cookies may cause some features of the website to function incorrectly.
8. Browser Settings
Information on how to configure cookie settings can be found for the following browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Opera
Please note that browser developers periodically update their configuration options and interfaces.
9. Cookie Retention Period
Cookies are stored on the user's device for the period specified in the cookie management panel, or until they are manually deleted by the user via their browser settings.
10. International Data Transfers
Some technological service providers may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, data transfers are carried out in compliance with the safeguards provided by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
11. Protection of Personal Data
Information collected through cookies may constitute personal data if it allows the user to be directly or indirectly identified. The processing of such data is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to this Policy
This Cookie Policy may be modified as necessary to align with changes in legislation or technical updates. The current version is always the one published on this website.
Appendix: List of Cookies Used
This section must be adapted after the website development is finalised, in accordance with the cookies actually in use.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Provider | Retention Period | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Technical | Saves cookie usage settings | First-party | 12 months | Yes |
| PHPSESSID | Technical | Maintains user session | First-party | Until the end of the session | Yes |
| _ga | Analytical | Counts website visits | Google Analytics | 2 years | No |
| _gid | Analytical | Identifies users | Google Analytics | 24 hours | No |
| _gat | Analytical | Throttles request rate | Google Analytics | 1 minute | No |