Cookie Policy
1. What are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that is stored in your browser when you visit our website. The function of cookies is to store technical information, personal preferences, usage statistics, personalized content, etc. Its main purpose is to adapt the content of the web to your profile and needs.
2. Types of Cookies Used and Their Purpose
Our website uses its own and third-party cookies, classified according to their purpose:
A. Necessary Cookies (Technical and Security)
| Name | Owner | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm and others | Cloudflare | Used by Cloudflare's security service to protect the site against malicious traffic (bots and attacks). | 30 minutes / Variable |
| theme | Own (Local Storage) | Stores the visual theme preference (light or dark) to maintain consistency in the interface. | Persistent |
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website, allowing navigation and the use of different options or services. They do not require express consent but must be informed.
B. Preferences and Functionality Cookies
| Name | Owner | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Own | Saves the language selected by the user to remember it in future visits. | 30 days |
| Calendly Cookies | Third Party (Calendly) | They are activated when opening the booking modal for the appointment scheduling system to work correctly. | Variable (Usually persistent) |
They allow remembering information so that the user can access the service with certain characteristics that can differentiate their experience from that of other users.
C. Analytics and Performance Cookies
| Name | Owner | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, etc. | Google Analytics | They collect anonymous data on how users interact with the web (pages visited, time on site) to measure and improve performance. | 2 years / 24 hours |
These cookies are used by third parties to quantify the number of users and perform the measurement and statistical analysis of the use that users make of the website. They require consent.
D. Third-Party Cookies (Social Media/Communication)
| Name | Owner | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Cookies | Third Party (Meta Platforms) | Possible cookies that are activated when a user clicks the button to start a conversation, facilitating the connection. | Variable |
These are cookies generated when using external services, such as the floating communication button.
3. Consent and Cookie Management
Antonio Rico Tech requests your consent for the installation of Analytics, Functionality, and Third-Party cookies (Sections B, C, and D). You can accept, reject, or configure the use of cookies in the consent banner (CMP) that appears when you access our website.
Not accepting these cookies will not prevent your access to the content, although it will limit the functionalities and statistical analysis.
4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You can restrict, block, or delete cookies from this website or any other web page using your browser. The operation is different in each browser.
Revoking consent for the installation of third-party cookies can be managed through the tools provided by the third parties themselves, for example: Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. International Transfers
As mentioned in the Privacy Policy, the services of Google Analytics, Cloudflare, and WhatsApp involve the transfer of data to servers in the United States (USA) or other countries outside the European Union (EU). By accepting these cookies, you consent to the international transfer of data.