Cookies law

This policy describes the way www.yacreader.com website makes use of cookies, files and cookie technologies in its web pages. If the browser is configured to accept the installation of cookies, when entering the website, the installation of cookies and the way they are used is considered enabled. Cookies allow the improvement and optimization of the user experience when browsing this website. If cookies are not enabled, it is possible to configure the browser features to delete them from the hard disk of the PC, block them or notify the existence of cookies before they are installed. It is just necessary to visit this website not to change the configuration of cookies.

‘Cookies’ are described in detail below, as well as the types of cookies used in this website, how they can be enabled in the browser configuration and how the installation of third-party cookies can be specifically blocked.

What are cookies and how do they work?

A cookie is a file which is downloaded in the PC when opening particular web pages to store and recover information about browsing from this PC. It is possible to get more information about these technologies and the way they work in websites such as allaboutcookies.org.

The use of cookies allows browsing optimization by adapting the information and services offered according to the user’s interests in order to provide a better experience every time this website is visited.

Cookies are only related to an anonymous user and their computer/device. They don’t provide references to access personal data. It is possible to access the browser configuration to edit and/or block the installation of cookies sent by this website without restricting access to the content. However, service quality could be affected.

Types of cookies

Depending on the body managing the domain where cookies are sent from and the domain processing the data obtained, two distinct types can be considered: first-party cookies and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are sent to the PC and processed exclusively to improve the website functioning.

When interacting with the content of this website third-party cookies can also be established (for instance, after pressing buttons of social networks or viewing videos hosted on other websites). Those cookies are established by a domain different from this website. It is not possible to access the data stored in cookies of other websites while browsing these websites.

There is also another classification depending on the period of time they remain stored in the client’s browser, these could be classified as session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies expire when the user abandons the website or shuts down the browser, that is, they are only active during the visit to the website and are deleted from the PC when it is not in use. Persistent cookies expire when the purpose they serve is fulfilled or when they are manually deleted. They have a deletion date and are usually used in online purchases, personalizations or log-ins so that it is not necessary to constantly write user passwords.

Finally, there is another classification which includes five types of cookies depending on the purpose for which obtained data are processed: technical cookies, personalization cookies, analysis cookies, advertising cookies and behavioral advertising cookies.

Cookies used on the web

Next the cookies that are being used in this portal as well as their type and function are identified:

Some are strictly necessary for the page to work correctly and some are used to improve the performance and user experience. Browsing via this portal means that the following types of Cookies can be installed:

The cookies that are strictly necessary to: facilitate services or provide the information requested via the Site and use the essential functions thereof: for example, the cookies necessary to provide shopping basket functionality, or those necessary to improve security and avoid fraud. If these cookies are deactivated, it will not be possible to meet user requirements.

Technical cookies: Cookies that allow the user to browse a website, platform or application and use the different options or services thereof, such as controlling the traffic and communication of data, identifying the session, accessing parts with restricted access, remembering the elements of an order, carrying out the purchasing process of an order, making an application for registration or participation in an event, using security features while browsing, storing content for video or sound broadcast, or sharing content via social networks.
Customization cookies: Cookies that allow the user to access the service with certain predefined general features based on a set of criteria on the user's terminal, such as language, type of browser through which the service is accessed, regional configuration from which the service is accessed, etc.

Objective cookies are used to:

Allow the sharing of content
Send information to other web sites to personalize their publicity. However, this is not a function that this website does not use.

These cookies are fundamental to be able to use the website and are key to providing an outstanding experience. They facilitate seamless browsing thanks to the web site remembering, amongst other things, the language and country selected, and will retain authentication data in the domain’s safe zones. Cookies allow us to improve out web sites by providing valuable information about their use. They also help us to offer personalized content, such as displaying banners that may be of interest as well as important recommendations.

The use of Cookies allows us to optimize your browsing, personalizing it, and adapting the information and the services offered to your interests, providing you with a better experience every time you visit us. This website uses Cookies to work, adapt and facilitate the user’s browsing to the greatest extent possible.

Cookies Management:

To allow the use of this website’s cookies on your PC, please follow the following instructions.

Google Chrome

After opening the browser, click on “Tools” in the upper section and select the “Options” tab.
In Options, click “Privacy”.
Tick “Allow cookie management”.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0

After opening, click on “Tools” on the upper section and select the “Options” tab.
Check the “Privacy” tab, confirming that is it configured with a medium level of security or lower.
If the Internet configuration is not medium the cookies will be blocked.

Mozilla Firefox

After opening the browser, click on “Tools” in the corner and select the “Options” tab.
Select the “Privacy” icon.
Click on Cookies and check: “allow cookie installation”.

Safari

After opening the browser, click on “Tools” in the corner and select the “Options” tab.
Click on the “Security” tab and check if the “Block third-party access to cookies” is marked or not.
Click on “save”.

Mac Cookie configuration

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 in OSX

Open “Explorer” and select “Preferences” in the browser bar.
Scroll down until “Cookies” appears just underneath received files.
Tick “Do not ask again”.

Safari on OSX

Open Safari and select “Preferences” in the browser bar.
Click on the “Security” tab and mark the option “accept cookies”.
Select the option: “Only for the site I am currently visiting”.

Mozilla and Netscape on OSX

Open “Mozilla” or “Netscape” in the upper part of the browser and click the “Preferences” option.
Scroll down until “Cookies” appears just underneath “Privacy and Security”
Click on the “Allow cookie access only from the current site” option.

Opera

Open “Opera” and select “Menu” and “Setup” in the browser bar.
Select “Preferences” and click on the “Advanced” tab.
Tick the “Accept Cookies” option.

Accepting Cookie Policy

The website collects the information relating to the cookie policy in the top part of any of the portal’s pages with every start up.

With this information the following actions can be executed:

Accept cookies. This notification will not reappear when any of the portal’s pages are accessed in this session.
Close the notification. The notification will be hidden in the open page, but when any other page is accessed the notification will be displayed once more in the upper part.
Modifying the configuration. More information on what cookies are, and the website’s cookie policy, as well as modifying their configuration can be found here. However, this does not mean that the cookie notification will not be shown when accessing new portal pages.

Updating the Cookie Policy

This cookie policy is subject to update: as such, it is recommended that the user consults this information periodically with the aim of being sufficiently informed about how and what cookies are used for.

The Cookie Policy was last updated [30th September 2013].