This Cookie Policy is part of the Website Privacy Policy https://getnet.co.uk/privacy-policy]] (the “Website”). In order to facilitate your navigation on the Website, Getnet UK informs you that it uses data storage and retrieval devices: cookies, pixels or technologies with similar functionalities (jointly, “Cookies”).
[In this regard and with the aim of ensuring all the information necessary for its proper navigation, Getnet UK makes available the following information on what cookies are, what types exist on the Website.
Please note that you can find more information about how process personal data on the Privacy Policy (for example, how to contact with our DPO or how exercise your rights)
1. CONCEPT OF COOKIES
Cookies, pixels or similar technologies are considered to be web tools that allow users to store and retrieve information in order to provide them with a better experience in the use and navigation of the websites that the User is viewing.
In this regard, cookies fulfill different functionalities depending on their nature and the way in which they are implemented on the Website.
On the basis of the above, in this Cookie Policy shall be explained in detail, the cookies used on the Website:
Cookie
Cookies are a type of file that is downloaded and stored in the data storage and retrieval device used in the terminal of a user (computer/smartphone/tablet) browsing the internet in order to gather information and retrieve, for subsequent use, the information already stored by the cookies.
Cookies can be installed either directly by the websites visited by the user or by third parties related to the Website, and allow the Website to keep track of the user’s activity on the site or on other related sites, including: the location from which it is accessed, the connection time, the device from which it is accessed (wired or mobile), the operating system and browser used, the most visited pages, the number of clicks and data on the user’s browsing habits. Cookies are installed in a specific browser and on a specific computer, so that when the user accesses the Web Site with a different computer, that cookie will not exist.
Although cookies do not need to be enabled to access the Website, disabling them may limit the use of certain services or prevent the full functionality of the Website as it might not be possible to run certain functions or processes.
Pixels and similar technologies
Pixels (also known as web beacons or web bugs) are cookies that are introduced into the Website, usually by inserting a small piece of source code that allows the Website to transfer and/or collect information by means of a request to the server linked to this advertising pixel. The purpose of this is varied, highlighting the collection of information relating to the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, traffic generated on the Website, the customization of the advertisements and their content.
2. ACCEPTANCE, REJECTION AND CONFIGURATION OF COOKIES
All personal data collected by Getnet UK through the cookies explained in this document are obtained after you have provided information.
In this regard, Getnet UK wants to be completely transparent and clear in order to provide it with the maximum possible information and the tools necessary to enable cookies to be deactivated.
Necessary cookies (technical cookies) enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Yu may disable thee by changing your browser setting, but this may affect how the website functions.
System for the configurat
ion of cookiesThe technical cookies do not need to be accepted, as are needed for the functionality of the website.
Procedure for removing or opposing the installation of cookies from the browser.
Please note that in order to prevent the cookies that you have consented to continue collecting data, you must delete them in this way.
Most computers accept the use of cookies automatically. However, you have the possibility to decide whether or not you have them enabled on your computer. The fact that cookies are disabled may result in the loss of optimal functioning of the Website, and some of the features or services provided by the Website are disabled. Some cookies cannot be completely removed by the browser, and these devices must be configured by contacting the device provider directly (for example, those installed on your mobile device, must be disabled from the device ID section).
Thus, even if all types of cookies have been disabled, the web browser collects certain information essential to the basic functioning of the Website.
If you want to disable cookies, you can do so from the preferences section of your Internet browser. Depending on your browser, you will need to follow certain steps to modify the settings of the cookies on your computer. Here are the main examples, but please note that these links may vary:
As with computer browsers, you can set your browser preferences on your smartphone and change the privacy settings to disable or delete cookies on your smartphone. If you wish to modify your privacy settings, please follow the instructions specified by the provider of your smartphone.
Below you can find some examples of links that will guide you to modify the privacy settings on your smartphone:
All personal data collected by Getnet UK through the cookies explained in this document are obtained by the notification.
You can also use "do not track" tracking cookie blocking tools. If the user wants more information on how to revoke the consent given or on the procedure to disable cookies, as well as ask any questions about the Cookies Policy of the Site, you can contact the Editor through the address privacidad.getneteurope@gruposantander.es indicating in the subject "Cookies Policy".
In this regard, Getnet UK wants to be completely transparent and clear in order to provide its users with the maximum possible information and the tools necessary to enable cookies to be deactivated in the manner set out above.3. TYPE OF COOKIES USED ON THE WEB
3.1. Type of information cookies used by the Website
Getnet UK uses different cookies, both own (installed by us) and third parties (managed by a third party). In addition, the Website may be installed session cookies (if the cookie expire when you leave the Website) or persistent cookies (if the cookie expire longer, even only hours). The purposes of the cookies used on the Website are:
Technical (strictly necessary).
Cookies are strictly necessary for navigation on the Website, as they facilitate the use of their services or tools, such as identifying the session, accessing parts of restricted access, recalling the elements that make up an order, carrying out the purchase process of an order, among others. Without these, the above functions would be disabled, being very difficult or impossible to navigate the Website.
These cookies cannot be rejected.
On the table below you can find more and specific information about the technical cookies used on Getnet UK websites
Cookie Purpose/Description Duration/Expiry OptanonConsent OptanonConsent General purpose platform session cookie, used by sites written in JSP. Usually used to maintain an anonymous user session by the server. no information that can identify the site visitor. 1 year utag_main This cookie is used to enforce consent preferences across 3rd party tags. Within the cookie are several built-in values that keep track of the visitor session information that can identify the site visitor. 1 year OptanonAlertBoxClosed This cookie is set by websites using certain versions of the cookie law compliance solution from OneTrust. It is set after visitors have seen a cookie information notice and in some cases only when they actively close the notice down. It enables the website not to show the message more than once to a user. The cookie has a one year lifespan and contains no personal information. 1 year SERVERID Usually used for load balancing. Identifies the server that delivered the last page to the browser. Associated with the HAProxy Load Balancer software. Session JSESSIONID General purpose platform session cookie, used by sites written in JSP. Usually used to maintain an anonymous user session by the server. Session On the following table, you will find detailed information about the third party technical cookies:
Cookie Purpose/Description Duration/Expiry _GRECAPTCHA Cookie used for avoiding spam. Session AEC This cookie is responsible for verifying that the requests made during a browsing session come from the user and not from other sites. This cookie prevents malicious sites from impersonating the user without the user's knowledge. 5 months SOCS This cookie stores the status of a user’s cookie choices. 13 months 3.2. Duration/ Expiration time of the cookies.
According to the expiration time, there are two types of cookies:
- Session cookies: cookies designed to collect and store data while you access the Getnet UK websites and are deleted once you leave the website and close the browser. These cookies allow us to recognize and link the action of a user during a browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies are stored on a user’s device in-between sessions. These cookies help us identify a user as a unique visitor (which retains this information as a randomly generated number) and allow the preferences or actions of the user across a site (or across different websites) to be remembered.
In the column “Duration / Expiry” of the previous tables it is identify the specific term of each cookie.
3.3. First party and third party cookies.
- First party: Getnet UK directly sets these cookies.
- Third party cookies: are set by a domain other than the one the user is visiting.
4. International data transfer
Some of the personal data obtained through the Third Party are Data Controllers, may be object of international transfers, in which case such third parties will adopt the necessary guarantees and security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the same.
If you want further information about these data transfers, please consult Google privacy policy https://policies.google.com/techno logies/cookies?hl=en#types-of-cookies.5. Update to the Cookies Policy and contact details
This Cookies Policy may change depending on the cookies used. If new types of cookies are included while use requires informed consent, the publisher will inform the visitor and record their due consent.
Without prejudice to the above, Getnet UK recommends that you review this policy each time You access our Website, so that you are properly informed about how and why we use cookies and are aware of any changes in the type of data collected.
If you have any queries concerning the portal's Cookies Policy, you can contact the publisher at the following address: privacidad.getneteurope@gruposantander.es with "Cookies Policy" in the subject line.