Cookies policy

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a text file that a web server can save onto your computer’s or device’s hard drive to store information about you as a user. Cookies are used for various purposes, such as storing data for future visits, recognizing the user to avoid requesting authentication again, tracking which pages you visit, or saving your preferences in customizable areas. Websites typically use cookies to obtain statistical information about their web pages and analyze client/user behavior.

In accordance with Article 22.2 of the Spanish Law on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), cookies used for any of the following purposes are exempted from compliance obligations:

Exclusively allowing communication between the user's equipment and the network.

Strictly providing a service expressly requested by the user.

Thus, exempted cookies include those aimed at:

"User-input" cookies.

Authentication or user identification cookies (session-only).

User security cookies.

Media player session cookies.

Load-balancing session cookies.

User interface customization cookies.

Certain plug-in cookies for sharing social content.

The specific uses we make of these technologies are described in the following sections.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES

Cookies can be categorized based on the following criteria:

Depending on who manages the cookie:

First-party cookies: 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.

Third-party cookies: Sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed either by us or by a third party, but where the information collected is managed by a third party other than the website owner.

Depending on their retention period:

Session cookies: Designed to collect and store data while the user accesses the web page. They are deleted once navigation ends.

Persistent cookies: Stored on the user's terminal for a specified period, allowing preferences to be remembered without having to repeat settings on subsequent visits.

Depending on their purpose:

Technical cookies: Essential and strictly necessary for the proper functioning of a website and the use of its options and services (e.g., maintaining sessions, security features, sharing social media content).

Personalization cookies: Allow users to customize website features such as language, regional configuration, or browser type.

Analytical cookies: Used by web portals to create browsing profiles and understand user preferences in order to improve products and services.

Advertising / Behavioral advertising cookies: Store information on user behavior obtained through continuous observation of browsing habits, enabling the development of specific profiles to display targeted advertising.

3. COOKIES USED ON OUR WEBSITE

www.pophouse.com uses the following types of cookies:

Technical cookies: Allow the user to navigate through the website.

Personalization cookies: Remember user preferences, such as language.

Analytical cookies: We use Google Analytics cookies to quantify the number of users visiting the website. These cookies allow us to measure and analyze how users navigate the site. This information enables POP ISLAND, S.L. to continuously improve its services and user experience. For more information, visit the Google Analytics Cookie Usage page.

Advertising & Behavioral Advertising cookies: Used to show relevant ads based on website usage, limit ad frequency, and measure campaign effectiveness. By browsing the website, the user accepts the installation of these cookies on their device for future visits.

Cookies Installed on Our Web Domain:

Cookie NamePurposeFirst / Third-PartyDurationInstallation Trigger
_gaUsed to distinguish users.Third-party2 yearsWhen website cookies are accepted
_gidUsed to distinguish users visiting the web.Third-party1 dayWhen website cookies are accepted
_gat_UA-28458003-1Used to throttle request rate / maintain session state.Third-party1 minuteWhen website cookies are accepted
_hjFirstSeenUsed to detect the first page view within a user session.First-party30 minutesWhen website cookies are accepted
_hjIncludedInSessionSampleUsed to collect visitor behavior data for internal analytics and site optimization.First-party2 minutesWhen website cookies are accepted
_hjSessionUser_1365492Used to identify which site members have logged into the web.First-party1 yearWhen website cookies are accepted
_hjSession_1365492Used to identify which site members have logged into the web.First-party30 minutesWhen website cookies are accepted

This website incorporates functionalities provided by third parties. As a dynamic platform, new third-party services or features may occasionally modify cookie settings, causing unlisted cookies to temporarily appear. Our site does not directly control third-party cookies. Please review the respective third-party privacy policies for further information.

4. INFORMATION & OBTAINING CONSENT FOR INSTALLATION

www.pophouse.com endeavors at all times to establish appropriate mechanisms to obtain user consent for cookies that require it. When accessing our website, a pop-up appears informing you of cookie usage; accepting it constitutes consent for cookie installation.

5. HOW CAN I PREVENT THE INSTALLATION OF COOKIES?

Users can configure their browsers to accept or reject cookies or receive notifications when a server attempts to save a cookie. Disabling certain technical cookies may impair website functionality.

Users can opt out of Google Analytics analytical/advertising cookies via the opt-out systems provided by Google Analytics.

a) Browser Settings:

Internet Explorer / Edge: Block or allow cookies

Firefox: Disable third-party cookies

Safari: Manage cookies

Chrome: Manage cookies and site data

Opera: Cookies policy & management

For more information, consult the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) guides for configuring privacy in social networks, browsers, and mobile operating systems.

b) Third-Party Tools:

Online third-party tools allow users to detect and disable cookies on websites they visit:

Ghostery

Your Online Choices

6. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

If you leave our website via links to external sites not belonging to our entity, POP ISLAND, S.L. is not responsible for their privacy policies or cookie practices.

7. IP ADDRESSES COLLECTION AND USAGE

Web servers automatically detect user IP addresses and domain names. An IP address is a number automatically assigned to a device upon connecting to the Internet. This data is processed to verify cookie consent and generate anonymous statistical metrics (number of visits, visit order, access point, etc.).

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Cookies installed directly on our web domain do not involve international data transfers.

Third-party cookies installed by external domains may involve international transfers. For Google Analytics, data processed by Google complies with applicable international framework agreements and certifications governing EU-US data transfers.

9. UPDATES TO OUR COOKIES POLICY

This policy is periodically reviewed to ensure compliance and may be modified. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.

Date: July 07, 2022 | Version: V.1.0