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Cookie Policy

The domain https://www.virtuswine.com/ uses automated collection procedures (Cookies) to gather information such as browser type, operating system, referring page, navigation path, ISP domain, and other details. This data helps improve the services provided and tailor the website to the user’s personal needs.

A “Cookie” is a small file stored on the user’s computer that allows us to recognize them. The collection of cookies helps us enhance the quality of our website, enabling a certain degree of personalized browsing for each user.

Cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the internet, offering numerous advantages in the provision of interactive services, improving navigation and usability of our website.

Please note that cookies do not harm your device. On the contrary, keeping them enabled helps us identify and resolve errors and enhance the browsing experience on our site.

Types of Cookies

To provide users with more information about the types and uses of cookies, we classify them as follows:

Based on Their “Lifespan” (How Long They Remain Active on Your Device)

  1. Session Cookies:

    • These are temporary cookies that remain in the browser’s cookie file until you leave the website.
    • They are not stored on the user’s hard drive.
    • The data collected through these cookies is used to analyze web traffic patterns and improve website functionality for a better user experience.

  2. Persistent Cookies:

    • These cookies are stored on your hard drive and are read by our website every time you revisit it.
    • Persistent cookies have a predefined expiration date, after which they will no longer function.
    • They are generally used to enhance the user experience by remembering browsing habits or, when applicable, facilitating login and purchase processes.
Based on Their Purpose

  1. Technical Cookies:

    • These allow the user to navigate a website, platform, or application and use its various functions and services.
    • They enable the management and operation of the website and ensure its proper functionality.

    Exemptions from Consent (LSSI Article 22.2):
    According to the Article 29 Working Party (Opinion 4/2012), certain technical cookies do not require user consent, including:

      • User input cookies
      • Authentication or user identification cookies (session-only)
      • User security cookies
      • Multimedia session player cookies
      • Load balancing session cookies
      • User interface customization cookies
      • Plug-in cookies for social content sharing

  2. Preference or Personalization Cookies:

    • These store information to customize the user experience, such as:
      • Preferred language
      • Number of search results displayed
      • Website layout or content, depending on the browser type or region

    If the user manually selects these preferences (e.g., choosing a language by clicking on a flag icon), these cookies are also exempt from LSSI Article 22.2, as they are considered a service explicitly requested by the user.

  3. Analytics or Measurement Cookies:

      • These allow tracking and analyzing user behavior on websites.
      • They help measure website activity and advertisement effectiveness.
      • The data collected is used to improve the website based on how users interact with it.

  4. Behavioral Advertising Cookies:

      • These store data on user behavior by continuously observing browsing habits.
      • They are used to develop a user profile and deliver targeted advertisements based on user interests.
Based on the Managing Entity

  1. First-Party Cookies:

    • These cookies are sent to the user’s device from a server or domain managed by the website owner (BODEGAS VIRTUS, S.L.) and are used to provide the requested service.

  2. Third-Party Cookies:

    • These cookies are sent to the user’s device from a server or domain not managed by the website owner, but by a third-party entity that processes the data collected through cookies.

BODEGAS VIRTUS, S.L. stores all cookie-collected information in a non-personalized format (IP address).

  • The information gathered through cookies will not be disclosed outside BODEGAS VIRTUS, S.L., except in the cases specified in the “List and Description of Cookies” section.
  • It will not be used for unsolicited communications.
Proper Privacy Management – Cookie Control

If the user wishes, the storage of cookies may be subject to their acceptance during the installation or update of their browser. Users can revoke their consent at any time through the content and privacy settings available in each browser. However, disabling cookies may prevent access to certain sections of our website.

For more information on proper cookie settings and options for enabling, restricting, or disabling cookies, please refer to your browser’s help section:

  • How to block cookies in Google Chrome
  • How to block cookies in Firefox
  • How to block cookies in Internet Explorer
  • How to block cookies in Microsoft Edge
  • How to block cookies in Safari (Mac)
  • How to block cookies in Safari (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch)
Private Browsing Mode

Many browsers allow you to enable a private browsing mode, in which cookies are automatically deleted after your visit. This mode is called differently depending on the browser:

  • Internet Explorer 8 and later – InPrivate
  • Safari 2 and later – Private Browsing
  • Opera 10.5 and later – Private Browsing
  • Firefox 3.5 and later – Private Browsing
  • Google Chrome 10 and later – Incognito

List and Description of Cookies:

The table below provides a summarized overview of the cookies previously described and used on the website https://www.virtuswine.com/: