Cookies Policy

 

INTRODUCTION

The AK studio website uses its own and third-party cookies. A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your computer when you access certain web pages. Cookies allow a website, among other purposes, to ensure the correct functioning of the page, enable the User to access selected services more quickly, store and retrieve information about a user’s or device’s browsing habits and, depending on the information they contain and the way the user uses their device, may be used to recognize the user. Cookies are associated only with an anonymous user and their computer or device and do not provide references that allow the user’s personal data to be identified, unless expressly permitted by the user.

The user may, at any time, accept or reject the cookies installed that are not strictly necessary for the correct functioning of the website and access to its services, through the cookie settings panel provided on our website. Likewise, the user may configure their browser at any time without this affecting their ability to access the content. However, please note that rejecting cookies may reduce the proper functioning of the website.

 

COOKIES SUBJECT TO REGULATION AND EXEMPT COOKIES

According to the EU Directive, cookies that require the user’s informed consent are analytical, advertising, and affiliate cookies, while technical cookies and those necessary for the operation of the website or for providing services expressly requested by the user are exempt.

TYPES OF COOKIES

a) According to the entity that manages them:

  • Own cookies: those sent to the user’s terminal from a device or domain managed by the publisher from which the requested service is provided.

  • Third-party cookies: those sent to the user’s terminal from a device or domain not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes data obtained through cookies.

b) According to the time they remain active:

  • Session cookies: designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website.

  • Persistent cookies: data remain stored on the device and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie controller (ranging from a few minutes to several years).

c) According to their purpose:

  • Technical cookies: necessary for website use and for the provision of the contracted service.

  • Personalization cookies: allow the user to access the service with predefined characteristics such as language, browser type, or regional settings.

  • Analytical cookies: collect information on how the website is used.

  • Advertising cookies: collect information about users’ preferences and personal choices.

  • Affiliate cookies: allow tracking of visits originating from other websites with which the site has an affiliation contract.

EXEMPT COOKIES

Those that allow communication solely between the user’s device and the network.

Those strictly necessary to provide a service expressly requested by the user.

The Working Party 29, in its Opinion 4/2012, interpreted that the following cookies would be exempt:

  • “User input” cookies (session and user input cookies are generally used to track user actions when filling out online forms or as a shopping cart to keep track of selected items).

  • Authentication or user identification cookies (session only).

  • User security cookies (for example, to detect repeated failed login attempts).

  • Media player session cookies.

  • Load balancing session cookies.

  • User interface customization cookies.

  • Certain social plug-in cookies for sharing content (the exception only applies to users who have chosen to keep their session open).

TYPES OF COOKIES USED ON THIS WEBSITE

NAME

PURPOSE

EXPIRY

TYPE

_ga

Google Analytics cookie. Used to distinguish users and generate statistics. 

2 years

Analytical, third-party

_ga_CWQV12E25S

Google Analytics cookie. Used to maintain session state. 

2 years

Analytical, third-party

moove_gdpr_popup

Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences. 

1 years

Necessary, own

wordpress_logged_in_[hash]

WordPress cookie indicating when a user is logged in. 

Session/ 14 days

Functional, own

 

REVOCATION

You may access your browser settings at any time to accept or reject all cookies, or select which ones to allow or block, following one of the procedures below, depending on the browser used:

These browsers are subject to changes or updates, so we cannot guarantee that the above instructions fully match your browser version. You may also use another browser not covered in these links (e.g., Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc.). To avoid discrepancies, access your browser options, usually found in the “Options” or “Privacy” section (see your browser’s help menu for more information).

 

CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

AK studio reserves the right to modify this policy to adapt it to legislative or jurisprudential developments.

 

DISABLING / ENABLING AND DELETING COOKIES

To restrict or block cookies, use your browser’s configuration settings.

If you do not wish websites to place cookies on your device, you can set your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed. You can also configure it to reject all cookies or only third-party cookies. You can delete cookies already stored on your device. Remember that settings must be configured separately for each browser and device you use.

Please note that if you choose not to receive cookies, we cannot guarantee that our website will function properly. Some site features may be lost, and certain content may no longer be visible. Refusing cookies does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; rather, ads will not match your interests and may appear more frequently.

Each browser has a different method for configuring cookies. Refer to the help function of your browser if necessary. For mobile phones, please consult your device manual.

You can find more information about cookies at: http://www.aboutcookies.org/

Due to the way the Internet and websites work, we cannot always have detailed information about cookies placed by third parties through our website. This applies particularly when the site contains embedded elements such as texts, documents, images, or short videos stored elsewhere but displayed on our website.

Therefore, if you find cookies of this type on this website that are not listed above, please notify us, or contact the third party directly to request information about the cookies they use, their purpose, duration, and how they protect your privacy.

 

INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA (ART. 13 GDPR)

Who is responsible for processing your personal data?
AK studio is the controller of the personal data you provide, with Tax ID 47883230J and contact email studio@akbcn.com.

What do we use your personal data for?
Information collected through our own cookies (session and user input cookies) is usually used to track user actions when filling out online forms on various pages, as a shopping cart to track selected items, or to customize the user interface when visiting the website.

Information collected through third-party cookies is used as follows:

  • Analytical cookies analyze your browsing habits to improve the services provided.

  • Behavioral cookies collect information about user preferences to manage advertising spaces more effectively.

  • Advertising cookies measure ad performance and provide product recommendations based on statistical data.

For specific cookie usage, see the cookie usage table above.

What is the legal basis for processing your personal data?
The legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent, granted when contacting us, for the use of analytical, behavioral, and advertising cookies. For session or personalization cookies, processing is based on the provider’s legitimate interest (data controller).

To whom do we disclose your data?
Data will not be transferred or communicated to third parties except under legal obligation or to third parties indicated in cases where cookies are managed by them.

What is the data retention period?
The data retention period is that indicated in the cookie usage table on this website.

What are your rights?
Users have the rights of access, rectification, erasure, and data portability, as well as the right to withdraw consent (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing), to object to processing, to request restriction (in certain circumstances), and to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (the Spanish Data Protection Agency, www.aepd.es).