Privacy & Cookies
Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies Below you can find all the information required to understand what cookies do and which types we use.
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves to your device (for example, your computer, tablet, smartphone) while you are browsing. Thanks to cookies, the website remembers what you have done and your preferences (for example, authentication for reserved areas, the language selected or other viewing settings) so that you not have to enter them again when you return to the website or browse between one page and another. Cookies are also used, for example, to verify website visits by new or past visitors and to save some, anonymous and non-personal, information about them regarding how they have browsed the pages (entry and exit links, browsing between pages, time spent on the website, etc.).
By using our website and clicking “Accept all cookies”, you are accepting for “proprietary” and “third-party” cookies to be installed on your device, which are indicated in the “The types of cookies we use” table that is found in this policy.
You can decide whether to accept all cookies, or only some categories of cookies, setting your preferences in the banner that is show when you first visit the website, or by clicking on the green button with the gearwheel icon that appears on all pages on the lower left.
Depending on the types of cookies that have been disabled, the browsing experience on the website (or in certain sections of it) may be compromised or limited.
Types of cookies
Cookies are separated into 5 categories: Technical/Essential, Functional, Analytical, Advertising/Marketing and Additional Functions. The website may not use all the cookie categories described below, but usually only those shown in the “The types of cookies we use” table (for every cookie you can see the category it belongs to).
Essential
These are essential for the correct functioning of the website’s pages and cannot be deactivated. Without these cookies, the browsing experience on the website would be compromised to the extent that it could not be used correctly.
Functional
These cookies allow the website, at your express request, to recognise you on subsequent visits so that you do not have to enter your data every time. Functional cookies are not indispensable for the functioning of the website but improve the browsing experience and quality. All other additional functions of the website are part of this category (for example, boxes for social network streams, comments via external services, social sharing buttons, live chat, etc.). These cookies are required to allow your social media account to interact with our website. For example, they allow you to express what you like and share it with your friends on social media. Deactivating these elements (and the consequent cookies) will not affect the use of the website; quite simply, you will not be able to use the deactivated functions. Some tools from social networks (which are usually installed with blocks of code inserted into the hosting website pages) may use third-party cookies installed by social networks themselves (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.); the website does not share any information with these widgets.
Analytical
Our pages use third-party performance cookies from Google Analytics (a service offered by Google) to allow us to examine visitor behaviour anonymously while they are using the website and thereby improve its usability and the user experience.
By using the Google Analytics panel, we can see if visits have been made by new or returning visitors, checking the way they browsed to the pages (entry, exit links, movements between pages, time spent on the pages, geographic origin, etc.. Google Analytics cookies are only installed if you decide to accept Statistical cookies. Their deactivation does not affect the functionality offered by the website in any way. Additional information regarding the privacy policy, information on cookies and the ways of opting out can be found by following the links in the “The types of cookies we use” table.
Advertising
Advertising cookies are installed to show advertising content targeted at the interests of the person. This type of cookie works in collaboration with third-party websites (for example, via remarketing you may see a different website, the advertising of a website you have visited previously) and can track past browsing history on the pages present on different domains. This type of cookie usually tracks your IP address, as well as other information, some of which many be personal in nature.
OBLIGATORY NATURE OF DATA PROVISION
Some personal data is strictly necessary for the functioning of the website, others are used only to obtain anonymous statistical information on the use of the website and to check its proper functioning, and are deleted immediately after processing.
CATEGORIES OF DATA PROCESSED
a) DATA DISCLOSED BY THE USER
The data gathered is personal in nature and provided by the data subject of their own free will when they compile specific contact forms or send an email.
b) BROWSING DATA/DATA PROCESSED FOR WEBSITE FUNCTIONING PURPOSES:
IP Addresses
URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) notation addresses of requested resources
Time of request
Numeric code indicating the status of the response given by the server (successful, error, etc.)
Domain names of the computers you use to connect to the website
Other parameters concerning your operating system and computer environment
Information on your browsing behaviour on the website using, for example, cookies.
c) SOCIAL NETWORK CONTENT SHARING DATA
The sharing of some content via one or more social networks could lead to the access of some of the information contained in your account or profile, if you have activated data sharing with third-party applications for your account or profile.
d) LOCATION DATA
The website may gather location data with your IP address masked (i.e. in anonymous form)
THE TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Data location, data communication and data transfer to countries outside of the EU
The personal data gathered is kept on LA LINEA VERDE servers located in IRELAND. The communication of data to third parties will only occur if this is necessary to comply with a received request. LA LINEA VERDE does not transfer personal data to countries outside of the EU.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA
We protect our systems and devices with due regard for your security and privacy. Personal data is processed with automated tools in compliance with the principles of need and proportionality, thereby avoiding processing personal data when the operations can be done using anonymous data.
In compliance with the GDPR, we adopt physical, electronic and organisational security measures in relation to the collection, storage and dissemination of our customers’ personal data, also so as to prevent the loss of personal data, unlawful use and unauthorised access. We remind you that it is good practice for the security of your data to carry out the appropriate checks on your device, so that it is equipped with tools, such as regularly updated antivirus software and that your Internet Service Provider guarantees the secure transmission of data through firewalls, spam filters and/or other similar guarantees.
HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES ON YOUR COMPUTER
If you want to allow cookies from our website, please follow the steps below, Google Chrome 1. Click on “Settings” in the upper part of the browser window and select Options 2. Click on “Advanced”, find the “Privacy and security” section and select the “Site settings” 3. Then select “Allow sites to save and read cookie data” Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 1. Click on “Tools” in the top of the browser window and select “Internet Options”, then click on the “Privacy” tab 2. To enable cookies in your browser, ensure that the level of privacy is set to Medium or lower, 3. Setting the privacy level above Medium will deactivate the use of cookies. Mozilla Firefox 1. Click on “Menu” button at the top of the browser window and select “Options” 2. Then select the Privacy and Security icon 3. Click on Cookies, then select “Allow the use of cookies” Safari on OSX 1. In Safari click on “Preferences” 2. In the “Privacy” section, click on “Block all cookies” 3. Select “Only from websites I visit”
Mozilla and Netscape on OSX 1. From the menu in the top of the browser window, click on “Edit” and select “Preferences” 2. Scroll down until you see cookies below “Privacy and security” 3. Select “Enable all cookies” Opera 1. Click on “Menu” at the top of the browser window and select “Settings” 2. Then select “Preferences” and select “Advanced” 3. Then select the “Accept cookies” option GOOGLE ANALYTICS This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis services provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files saved on your computer to allow the website to analyse how you use the website. The information generated by the cookie on the use of the website (including your anonymous IP address) will be sent and saved on Google’s servers in the United States. Google will use this information to analyse how you use the website, compile reports on the website activities for the site operators and provide other services concerning the activities of the website and the use of the internet. Google can also transfer this information to third parties, where this is required by law or where these third parties process the aforementioned information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other information held by Google. You can refuse to use cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser, but please note that if you do so, you may not be able to use all the functions of this website. By using this website, you give consent to the processing of your data by Google for the methods and purposes indicated above. You can prevent Google from detecting a cookie that is generated due to and in connection with your use of this website (including your IP address) and processing this data by downloading and installing this browser plug-in: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en