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At Upvorya (“we”, “our”, “us”), we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of our website, improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Spanish law, including the Ley 34/2002 de Servicios de la Sociedad de la Información y Comercio Electrónico (LSSI-CE).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or previous actions.

Cookies can be:

First-party cookies – set directly by our website.
Third-party cookies – set by external services integrated into our website (e.g., analytics providers).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

On the Upvorya website, we may use the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access, and loading of core content.
Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
Collect information such as number of visits, most popular pages, and time spent on the website.
Used only with your consent (e.g., Google Analytics).

c) Functionality Cookies

Allow us to remember your preferences (language, region, display settings).
Provide a more personalized browsing experience.

d) Advertising and Third-Party Cookies

Used to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of external services.
These may be set by third-party platforms integrated with our website.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

In accordance with Spanish and EU law:

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent.
Analytics, functionality, and advertising cookies are only activated with your explicit consent via our cookie banner or settings tool.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies at any time through:

Our Cookie Banner/Preferences Tool – available when you first visit our site and at any time afterwards.
Your Browser Settings – most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools that place cookies, such as:

Google Analytics – for traffic analysis and site performance.
Social Media Plugins (e.g., sharing buttons).

Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policy, which we recommend reviewing.

6. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for varying periods depending on their type:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

7. Your Rights

As a user based in Spain and the EU, you have the right to:

Accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Request more information about the data processed through cookies.

For inquiries, contact us directly at [email protected].

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. The latest version will always be available on this page.