Cookies

1. - INTRODUCTION 
In this Cookie Policy you will find the description and purpose of each of the cookies used, as well as their name, the sending server, and their duration/retention period.
This Cookie Policy may be changed when required by the legislation in force at any given time or when there is any change in the types of cookies used on the website. 
We therefore recommend that you view this policy each time you visit our website so that you are properly informed about how we use cookies and for what purpose.

2. - INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTROLLER
• Owner: AUSA CENTER, S.L.U.
• Address: C/Castelladral, 1 08243 Manresa (Barcelona)
• Email: rgpd@ausa.com
• Contact details: Tel.: +34 938 74 73 11 Fax: +34 938 741 211
• Tax ID no.: ESB64041387
• Registered in the Companies Register of Barcelona, Volume 45368, Folio 106, Page 318215, Entry no. 38

3. - DEFINITIONS
Cookies are simple text files that allow the website's server to store information on the user's device (tablet, smartphone, etc.) during their visit (session cookies) and for subsequent visits (persistent cookies). 
The browser stores them according to the settings chosen by the user. 
The information provided below will help you to understand the different types of cookies:

ACCORDING TO THE MANAGING ENTITY

• First-party cookies: these are cookies that are collected by the publisher itself in order to provide the service requested by the user.
• Third-party cookies: these are cookies that are collected and managed by a third party; these cannot be regarded as first-party cookies.

ACCORDING TO HOW LONG THEY REMAIN ACTIVE

• Session cookies: these collect data while the user browses the website, in order to provide the requested service.
• Persistent cookies: these are stored on the device and the information obtained will be used by the party responsible for the cookie in order to provide the requested service.

ACCORDING TO THEIR PURPOSE

• Strictly necessary cookies: these are required to allow browsing of the website to function correctly.
• Customisation cookies: these allow the user to configure certain settings (language) for browsing the website.
• Performance cookies: these allow the provider to analyse the user's browsing habits in order to monitor usage of the website and compile statistics on the most frequently viewed content, number of visitors, etc.
• Advertising cookies: these allow the publisher to include advertising spaces on the website, based on the content of the website itself.

4. - PURPOSE AND LEGAL BASIS 
We use cookies to enhance the web browsing experience and to allow us to send messages and information to the user which are tailored to their interests, as described in detail below.
The legal basis for using cookies for analytical, optimisation, customisation, behavioural advertising and rating purposes is the requested consent, in accordance with Article 6.1.a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/679.

5. - RETENTION PERIOD 
We will retain the information for as long as necessary to provide the requested service, until you object or until you withdraw your consent. In such cases, the information will be retained and duly restricted so that we cannot use it for as long as it is required for the pursuit or defence of legal or contractual claims. After this period of time, your data will be permanently deleted.
When we collect data automatically through cookies, note that some cookies may be installed for years. However, you can limit their use over time by deleting them from browsers or devices as described below.

6. - TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Strictly necessary or functionality cookies
Strictly necessary or functionality cookies are required for you to browse the website and use its functions. Generally, these cookies enable the various functions of the website, make your browsing more secure or provide the features previously requested by you.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know the most and least popular pages and to see how visitors browse the website. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. These cookies also enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and customisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
As they are necessary for the operation of the website, these cookies will be enabled by default and cannot be rejected.
Cookie settings

Third party cookies 
The website also uses cookies from selected third-party service providers.
• Performance cookies: the website uses selected third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyse anonymous data about website traffic and usage in order to improve the range of services we offer.  The processing carried out by these cookies requires the user's consent, which is provided by clicking on the «Accept» button on the banner that appears on the website.

• Marketing cookies: third-party service providers use marketing cookies to monitor user browsing on the website in order to profile tastes, habits, choices, etc. This allows them to send the user marketing messages based on their preferences or to assist the customer in completing purchases that are yet to be completed on the website. The processing carried out by these cookies requires the user's consent, which is provided by clicking on the «Accept» button on the banner that appears on the website.
Cookie settings

It should be noted that the company does not control third-party cookies.

7. - COOKIE MANAGEMENT
You can easily accept, disable and reject cookies by changing your browser settings. You can also customise your browser settings for various websites and applications. The majority of the most widely-used browsers allow you to select different settings for first-party and third-party cookies. It should be noted that fully or partially disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the features reserved for registered users from working properly, while disabling third-party or advertising cookies will not affect the user's browsing experience in any way. 
For your convenience, there are links below to the websites of the leading browsers, providing instructions on the categories of cookies installed on your device that you can allow, block or delete by configuring the settings of the browser installed on your computer:
• Firefox
• Chrome
• Explorer
• Safari
• Opera

8 .- ADDITIONAL NOTES
Additional notes:
• Neither this website nor its legal representatives are responsible for the content or the veracity of any privacy policies that the third parties referred to in this Cookie Policy may have.
• Web browsers are the tools responsible for storing cookies and they should be used to exercise your right to delete or disable them. Neither this website nor its legal representatives can guarantee that the aforementioned browsers will handle cookies correctly or incorrectly.
• Sometimes it is necessary to install cookies so that the browser does not forget its decision to reject them.
• In the case of Google Analytics cookies, this company stores the cookies on servers that are located in the United States and it agrees not to share them with third parties, unless it is necessary for the operation of the system or when legally obliged to do so. According to Google, it does not store your IP address. Google Inc. is a company that ensures that all transferred data will be processed with a level of protection that complies with European standards.
• If you have any questions or queries regarding this Cookie Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at the email address rgpd@ausa.com 

9. - DATA PROTECTION
When you browse the website we may process your personal data. For further information see the Privacy Policy.