Cookies policy

In compliance with article 22.2 of Law 34/2002, on Information Society Services, we inform the users of our website of our Cookies Use Policy.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to the user's device used when you visit our website. Its main purpose is to recognize the user (using identifiers that do not allow them to be identified with any natural person) each time they access the website and also allows us to improve the quality and usability of our websites. Cookies are essential for the Internet to function; They cannot damage the user's equipment/device and, if they are activated in your browser settings, they help us identify and resolve possible errors in the operation of our website.

Types of Cookies

There are different types of cookies. They all work in the same way, but they have small differences:

Session Cookies: Session cookies last only for the duration of the visit and are deleted when the user closes the browser. Its main purpose is to identify the type of device, support website security or its basic functionality. They do not contain personal information that identifies a person.

Persistent or Permanent Cookies: They are stored on the device's hard drive and the website reads them every time the user makes a new visit to the website; They have a specific expiration or expiration date, after which the cookie stops working. They allow the user's actions and preferences to be identified; analyze visits and help understand how users arrive at the website and improve the services offered by it.

Functionality Cookies: They allow us to remember decisions made by the user, such as their login or identifier. The information in these cookies is anonymous (that is, it does not contain name, address, or other personal data).

Third Party Cookies: Third party cookies are cookies installed by a website other than the one the user is visiting; for example, those used by social networks (such as Facebook) or by external content complements (such as Google Maps).

Analytical Cookies: These are cookies whose purpose is periodic maintenance and to guarantee the best functioning and service to the user; collecting data on your activity.

Use of Cookies by Hotel Essence by Don Paquito

Name Own or third parties Duration Purpose
cookie_alert Own current session duration Show cookie notice only once per session
popup_faldon Own current session duration Show offer popup only once per session (only when there is offer popup)
_utma Google Analytics 2 years Used to differentiate between users and sessions.
_utmb Google Analytics 10 minutes from creation or modification It is used to know if there is a new session or visit.
_utmc Google Analytics At the end of the session It is used to facilitate functionality with the urchin.js library. Previously, this cookie acted in conjunction with the _utmb cookie to determine if the user was in a new session or visit.
_utmz Google Analytics 6 months Saves the origin of the traffic or the campaign that explains where the user comes from to the website.
_utmt Google Analytics At the end of the session It is used to define the type of user request. It is used to establish page usage statistics.
DoubleClick Adwords At the end of the session Segment content so that it is relevant to users.
Name Information processed Purpose
Strictly necessary User session, registration details, reservations. User session registration and maintenance management, navigation customization, load balancing
Analytics Google Analytics Websites visited, frequency, number and repetition of visits, browsing time, searches performed, links accessed, browser used, operator providing the service, location linked to the IP address Measure and analyze user navigation, monitor and analyze user behavior, create anonymous user navigation profiles, introduce improvements based on the analysis of user usage data
Google Adwords IP address, searches performed, links accessed and ads accessed. Show the products that best suit the user, segment the target audience, measure results, flexible budgets and detect new markets.

By accessing our website, the user expressly accepts that we can use this type of cookies on their devices. However, if you disable cookies, it will not affect navigation on our websites.

User configuration to avoid Cookies

By browsing and continuing on our website you will be consenting to the use of cookies under the conditions contained in this "Cookie Policy". Hotel Essence by Don Paquito provides access to this "Cookie Policy" at the time of access for the first time, with the aim that the user is informed, and without prejudice to the user being able to exercise their right to block, delete and reject the use of cookies at all times.

In any case, we inform you that cookies that are not necessary for the use of our website can be blocked or disabled by activating the settings on your browser, which allows you to reject the installation of all cookies or some of them. Most browsers allow you to warn of the presence of cookies or automatically reject them. If you reject them, you will be able to continue using our Website, although the use of some of its services may be limited and therefore your experience on our website less satisfactory.

Information about how to configure your Internet browser or browsers to maintain your privacy and security in relation to cookies can be found on the official support sites of the main browsers. With these aids, the user can block cookies through the browser's configuration tools or configure it to notify them when a server wants to save a cookie.

Contact information

Any questions or queries about this cookie use policy can be sent to us in writing to the following email address: reservas@essencehotel.es