CSIC's Library & Archive Network informs about the use of cookies in its web pages:
Cookies are files that can be downloaded to your computer through the web pages. They are tools that play an essential role in the provision of many information society services. Among others, they allow a website to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or his or her computer and, depending on the information obtained, they can be used to recognize the user and improve the service offered.
- Types of cookies
Depending on the entity that manages the domain from which cookies are sent and treats the data obtained, two types can be distinguished: own cookies and third party cookies.
There is also a second classification according to the length of time they remain stored in the client's browser, which may be session cookies or persistent cookies.
Finally, there is another classification with five types of cookies according to the purpose for which the data obtained is processed: technical cookies, personalization cookies, analysis cookies, advertising cookies and behavioural advertising cookies.
For more information on this subject, please consult the Guide on the use of cookies of the Spanish Data Protection Agency. (pdf 629k) [Download]
- Cookies used on the website
CSIC's Library & Archive Network uses Google Analytics, the analytical tool that helps websites and application owners understand how their visitors interact with their properties. A set of cookies is used to collect information and report website usage statistics without personally identifying Google visitors. More information about Google Analytics cookies and privacy information.
- Acceptance of the Cookies Policy
The Network of Libraries and Archives of the CSIC assumes that you accept the use of cookies if you continue to browse, considering that this is a conscious and positive action from which the user's consent is inferred. In this sense, you are previously informed that such conduct will be interpreted as your acceptance of the installation and use of cookies.
In view of this information it is possible to carry out the following actions:
- Accept cookies: If the user presses the acceptance button, this notice will not be displayed again when accessing any page of the portal.
- Review the policy of cookies: The user will be able to accede to the present page in which the use of cookies is detailed, as well as links to modify the configuration of the navigator.
- How to modify the configuration of the cookies
You can restrict, block or delete cookies from the CSIC's Library & Archive Network or any other website, using your browser. In each browser the operation is different, the function of "Help" will show you how to do it.