INTRODUCTION

The website of the BARCELONA METROPOLITAN STRATEGIC PLAN ASSOCIATION uses proprietary and third-party cookies. A cookie is a file that is downloaded onto your computer when you access certain web pages. Among other purposes, cookies allow a website to ensure the proper functioning of the page; permit the user faster access to the selected services; store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their computer; and, depending on the information they contain and how you use your equipment, they may even be used to recognize the user. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide references that make it possible to know your personal information, except if express permission is given.

The user can, at any time, accept or reject installed cookies that are not strictly necessary for the website's proper functioning and the user's access to its services, by using the cookie settings panel provided on our website. Likewise, you can configure your browser at any time without this affecting the user's ability to access content. However, we inform you that rejecting cookies may reduce the website's proper functioning.

COOKIES SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS AND EXEMPT COOKIES

According to the EU directive, the cookies that require informed consent by the user are analytical cookies and advertising and affiliation cookies. Cookies of a technical nature and those necessary for website operation or the provision of services expressly requested by the user are exempt.

COOKIE TYPES

a) Depending on the entity that manages them. There are proprietary cookies (those that are sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided) and those belonging to third parties (those that are sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained by the cookies).

b) Depending on the time they remain active. There are session cookies (designed to request and store data while the user is on a web page) and persistent cookies (in which the data is stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie's manager – it can range from a few minutes to several years).

c) Depending on the purpose for which they process the information they collect, they may be:

- Technical cookies (necessary for the use of the website and the provision of the contracted service).

- Personalization cookies (which allow the user to access the service with predefined characteristics, such as the language, browser types, regional settings, etc.).

- Analysis cookies (which collect information on the way the website is used).

- Advertising cookies (which collect information about users' preferences and personal choices).

- Affiliate cookies (which make it possible to track visits from other websites with which the website establishes an affiliation agreement).

TYPE OF COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE

Technical cookies

Analysis cookies

While you browse our website, cookies from our social media may be stored in your browser. Below please find the details of the cookie links for the social media that we use on this website:

• Twitter cookies: see more information in their Cookies Policy.
• LinkedIn cookies: see more information in their Cookies Policy.
• YouTube cookies: see more information in their Cookies Policy.
• Google cookies: see more information in their How does Google use cookies.

REVOCATION

You can access the configuration of your browser, accepting or rejecting all cookies at any time. Or, you can select those that the installation permits and those that it does not, following one of these procedures, depending on the browser you use:

Google Chrome (in the “Tools” menu):

Settings > Show Advanced Options > Privacy (Content Settings) > Cookies: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform=Desktopandhl=es

Microsoft Internet Explorer (in the “Tools” menu):

Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Firefox:

Options > Privacy > Cookies: https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies-sitios-web-rastrear-preferencias

Safari, iPad and iPhone:

Preferences > Privacy: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=es_ES

Opera:

Settings > Options > Advanced > Cookies http://help.opera.com/Windows/12.00/es-ES/cookies.html

These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that the above fully matches the version of your browser. You may also use another browser not covered by these links, such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid errors, you can gain direct access from your browser options, usually in the “Options” menu in the “Privacy” section. (Please refer to your browser's help function for more information).

COOKIE DISABLING/ENABLING AND ELIMINATION

Cookies are restricted or blocked through the browser settings.

If you do not want websites to place any cookies on your computer, you can adapt your browser settings so that you are notified before a cookie is placed. Similarly, you can adapt the settings so that the browser rejects all cookies or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any of the cookies that are already on your computer. Remember that the configuration of each browser and computer you use must be adapted separately.

Please note that if you do not wish to receive cookies, we can no longer guarantee that our website will function properly. Some features of the website may be lost and you may no longer be able to view certain websites. Also, rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see advertisements. It just means that the ads will not match your interests and will be repeated more often.

Each browser has a different method of adapting the settings. If necessary, refer to your browser's help function to configure the correct settings.

To disable cookies on your mobile phone, please refer to the device's manual for more information.

You can find out more about cookies on the Internet at http://www.aboutcookies.org.

Considering how the Internet and websites work, we do not always have information about the cookies placed by third parties through our website. This applies in particular to cases where our website contains what are called integrated elements: texts, documents, images or short films that are stored elsewhere but are displayed on or through our website.

Therefore, if you encounter this type of cookie on this website and it is not listed in the above list, please let us know. Or, contact the third party directly to ask them for information about the cookies they place, the cookies' purpose and duration, and how they have guaranteed data privacy.

INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA (ART. 13 GDPR)

Who is responsible for the processing of your personal data?

BARCELONA METROPOLITAN STRATEGIC PLAN ASSOCIATION is responsible for the processing of the personal information that you provide us. We are at the Canòdrom - Ateneu d'Innovació Digital i Democràtica, on Carrer de Concepció Arenal, 165, 08027 Barcelona, and hold fiscal identification number (CIF) G60489937. Phone (+34) 933 187 051 and contact email rgpd@pemb.cat.

If you do not want websites to plant any cookies on your computer, you can adapt your browser settings so that you are notified before a cookie is placed. Similarly, you can adapt the settings so that the browser rejects all cookies or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any of the cookies that are already on your computer. Remember that the configuration of each browser and computer you use must be adapted separately.

What use do we make of your personal data?

The information collected through proprietary cookies (session and user login cookies) is normally used to track user actions when filling in online forms on various pages, or as a shopping cart to track the items that the user has selected by clicking on a button, or to customize the user interface when visiting the website.

The information collected through third-party cookies is as follows:

     - Analytical cookies are used to analyse your browsing habits to improve the services provided.

     - Behavioural cookies are used to collect information about user preferences, to manage advertising spaces in the most efficient way possible.

     - Advertising cookies measure the performance of advertisements and provide product recommendations based on statistical data.

For detailed information on cookie use, see the table on cookie use in this document.

What is the legal basis for the processing of your personal data?

The legitimization for the processing of your personal data is provided by your consent, granted at the time of contacting us, for the use of analytical, behavioural and advertising cookies. For session or personalization cookies, the legitimization for the processing is provided by the legitimate interest of the provider (responsible for the processing).

With whom do we share your data?

No data will be transferred to or shared with third parties, except under legal obligation or in the case of the third parties indicated when the cookies they manage are used.

How long do we keep your data?

The retention period of the data collected is as indicated in the table on cookie use in this document.

What are your rights?

The rights that protect the user are those of access, correction, deletion, portability of the same, withdrawal of consent (without this affecting the legality of the processing consented to prior to its withdrawal), opposition to the processing, limitation (in certain circumstances) and to submit a claim to the supervisory authority (the Spanish Data Protection Agency, www.aepd.es).