What is a cookie?
A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the user’s computer/smart phone/tablet when accessing certain web pages to store and retrieve information about the navigation that is carried out from this equipment. The cookie does not contain or collect information. It is used in behavioral advertising to identify users who share a certain interest, so that more relevant ads can be served to them.
What cookies does the portal use and what information do these cookies collect?
The MON CLINIC BARCELONA PRIVATE FOUNDATION uses the following cookies on this website:
- Session cookies: These cookies are used to maintain the state of the user’s session while browsing the site. They allow users to stay connected and perform actions within the site. Typically, these cookies contain a unique session identifier that is assigned to the user when they log in and is used to recognize the user on each page they visit.
- Authentication cookies: If your site allows users to register and access specific content, authentication cookies may be used to verify the identity of the user and allow them to access their account. These cookies contain encrypted information that helps identify and authenticate the user, allowing the system to recognize whether or not the user is logged in.
- Language cookies: If you use the WPML plugin for content translation, cookies may be used to store the user’s language preference and display the content in the selected language. These cookies may contain information about the user’s preferred language and are used to personalize the browsing experience by displaying content in the correct language.
- Contact form cookies: If you have a contact form on your website, cookies may be used to remember data entered by the user, such as name and email address, to facilitate the form submission process. These cookies can temporarily store user information while browsing form pages and are used to ensure that data is submitted correctly when the user submits the form.