COOKIES POLICY

In compliance with the Portuguese regulation governing the use of cookies in relation to the Law no. 5/2004, of 10th February LAW OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, we inform you of the cookies used in the CST PLANT SOLUTIONS, S.A. (hereinafter also the supplier) blog and the reason for their use. We also inform you that by browsing the blog you are giving your consent to their use. In compliance with the Portuguese regulations governing the use of cookies in relation to the provision of electronic communications services, we inform you of the cookies used in the CST PLANT SOLUTIONS, S.A. (hereinafter also the provider) blog and the reason for their use. We also inform you that by browsing the blog you are giving your consent to their use.

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain websites and/or blogs. Cookies allow a website/blog, among other things, to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their computer and, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your computer, they can be used to recognise you. Cookies are only associated with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide references that allow their personal data to be known.

COOKIES AFFECTED BY THE REGULATION AND EXEMPTED COOKIES

According to the EU directive, the cookies that require the informed consent of the user are analytical cookies and advertising and affiliate cookies, with the exception of those of a technical nature and those necessary for the functioning of the website/blog or the provision of services expressly requested by the user.

TYPES OF COOKIES

a) Depending on the entity that manages them, there are first-party cookies (those sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself – from where it provides the service only TEXT by the user) and third-party cookies (those sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher but by a third party).

b) According to the time they remain active, Session Cookies (designed to collect and store data while the user accesses the website) and Persistent Cookies (data remain stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the party responsible for the cookie).

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), – personalisation cookies (allow the user to access the service with pre-defined general characteristics, such as language, browser type, regional configuration, etc. ), – Analysis cookies (collect information on the use made of the website), – Advertising cookies (collect information on the preferences and personal choices of users), – Affiliate cookies (allow the tracking of visits of other websites, with which the website establishes an affiliation contract (affiliate companies).

TYPE OF COOKIES USED BY THIS WEBSITE.

The cookies used on our website are session and third-party cookies, and allow us to store and access information relating to language, the type of browser used, and other general characteristics predefined by the user, as well as to track and analyse the activity carried out by the user, in order to improve and provide our services in a more efficient and personalised manner. The cookies used are, in any case, of a temporary nature, with the sole objective of making browsing more efficient. In some circumstances these cookies themselves provide personal data and are not used to collect such data.

The use of cookies offers advantages, such as

– It facilitates user navigation and access to the different services offered by this website;

– it avoids the user having to configure the general default characteristics each time he or she accesses the website; and

– Favours the improvement of the functioning and services provided through this website, following the corresponding analysis of the information obtained through the installed cookies.

By accessing our website, you are informed that if you continue browsing, several third-party cookies will be installed, thus consenting to the installation of certain cookies whose sole purpose is to record access to our website in order to compile anonymous statistics on visits, always compiling anonymous information. It is not necessary to accept the installation of these cookies, you will still be able to browse our website.

Social media cookies may be installed on various sections of our website, specifically the following:

– WordPress cookie, in accordance with the provisions of its cookie policy.

– Google+, Google Forms and Google Maps cookies, in accordance with the provisions of their page on the type of cookies they use.

– Twitter cookie, as set out in their privacy and cookie usage policy.

– Facebook cookie, as set out in their cookie policy.

REVOCATION

You can access your browser settings at any time by accepting or rejecting all cookies, or by selecting which cookies you accept and which you do not, by following one of the following procedures (depending on the browser you use):

GoogleChrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktopandhl=es

Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies-sitios-web-rastrear-preferencias

Safari, iPad and iPhone: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=es_ES Opera: http://help.opera.com/Linux/10.60/es-ES/cookies.html

DISABLING / ACTIVATING AND DELETING COOKIES

To restrict or block cookies, you must do so via your browser settings. If you do not want websites to install cookies on your computer, you can adjust your browser settings so that you are notified before any cookies are installed. Similarly, you can adjust your browser settings so that your browser rejects all cookies, or only third-party cookies. You can also delete any cookies that are already on your computer. Note that you will have to adapt the settings separately for each browser and computer you use. Please note that if you do not wish to receive cookies, we can no longer guarantee that our website will function correctly. Some functions of the website may be lost, and it may no longer be possible to view certain sites. Furthermore, the decline of cookies does not mean that you will no longer see advertisements. The ads will simply not be tailored to your interests and will be repeated more frequently. Each browser has a different method for adjusting your settings. If necessary, please consult your browser’s help function to set the correct settings. To disable cookies on your mobile phone, please refer to your device’s manual for more information. You can also find out more about cookies on the Internet at the following link: http://www.aboutcookies.org/.

Given the way the internet and websites work, we do not always have information about cookies. Always information about cookies placed by third parties via our website. This applies to cases where our website contains so-called embedded elements: texts, documents, images or short films that are stored elsewhere, but are displayed on our website. If you come across such cookies and they are not listed above, please let us know, or contact the third party directly to request information about the cookies it places, the purpose and duration of the cookie, and how it guarantees your privacy.