At Balat, we use cookies in order to provide a better service and provide you with a better browsing experience. We want to inform you clearly and precisely about the cookies we use, detailing below what a cookie is, what it is for, what types of cookies we use, what their purpose is and how you can configure or disable them if you wish.

WHAT IS A COOKIE AND WHAT IS IT FOR?

A “Cookie” is a small file that is stored on the user’s computer, Tablet, Smartphone or any other device with information about navigation.

The set of “cookies” of all our users helps us to improve the quality of our website, allowing us to control which pages are useful, which are not and which can be improved.

Cookies are essential for the functioning of the internet, providing innumerable advantages in the provision of interactive services, facilitating the navigation and usability of our website.

In no case could cookies damage your computer. On the contrary, the fact that they are active helps us to identify and resolve errors.

WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

According to the entity that manages it:

Own cookies: These are those that are sent to your computer from our own computers or domains and from which we provide the service you request.

Third-party cookies: These are those that are sent to your computer from a computer or domain that is not managed by us, but by another collaborating entity. As for example, those used by social networks, or by external content such as Google Maps.

According to the period of time they remain activated: Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser’s cookie file until you leave the website, so none is recorded on your computer’s hard drive. The information obtained through these cookies is used to analyze traffic patterns on the web. In the long run, this allows us to provide a better experience to improve the content and facilitate its use.

Persistent cookies: they are stored on the hard drive and our website reads them every time you make a new visit. A permanent website has a specific expiration date. The cookie will stop working after that date. We generally use these cookies to facilitate purchase and registration services.

According to its purpose: Technical cookies: They are those necessary for navigation and the proper functioning of our website. They allow, for example, to control traffic and data communication, access parts of restricted access, carry out the process of buying an order, use security elements, store content to be able to broadcast videos or share content through social networks.

Personalization cookies: These are those that allow you to access the service with predefined characteristics based on a series of criteria, such as the language, the type of browser through which the service is accessed, the regional configuration from where it is accessed. to service, etc.

Analysis cookies: These are those that allow us to quantify the number of users and thus carry out the statistical measurement and analysis of the use that users make of the services provided.

For this, your browsing on our website is analyzed in order to improve the offer of products and services that we offer.

Advertising cookies: These are those that allow the management, in the most efficient way possible, of the advertising spaces that could be included on our website.

Behavioral advertising cookies: These cookies store information on user behavior obtained through continuous observation. Thanks to them, we can know your internet browsing habits and show you advertising related to your browsing profile.

Cookies used: The cookies used by this website are constantly updated and listed in the cookie management plugin accessible the first time the site is accessed, or through the lower left floating button of the website (when the cookies panel is minimized ).

HOW CAN YOU CONFIGURE OR DISABLE YOUR COOKIES?

You can allow or block cookies related to this website through the cookie management box provided. If it was minimized, it can be consulted through the lower left floating button.

Additionally, you can allow, block or delete the cookies installed on your computer by configuring the options of your Internet browser. If you do not allow the installation of cookies in your browser, you may not be able to access some of the services and your experience on our website may be less satisfactory.

Cookies disabled in each browser:

Google Chrome: Settings -> Show advanced options -> Privacy -> Content settings.

For more information, you can consult Google support or browser Help.

Mozilla Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> Custom Settings.

For more information, you can consult Mozilla support or browser Help.

Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Settings.

For more information, you can consult Microsoft support or browser Help.

Safari: Preferences -> Security.

For more information, you can consult Apple support or browser Help.

Safari for IOS (iPhone and iPad): Settings> Safari> Block cookies

For more information, you can consult Apple support or browser Help.

Chrome for Android and Iphone or Ipad

For more information, you can consult Google support or browser Help.

WHAT HAPPENS IF COOKIES ARE DISABLED

Some functionalities of the Services will be disabled, such as, for example, remaining identified, receiving information directed to your location or the viewing of some videos.