Cookies policy

Last update: 17/03/2021

Cookies policy of the Reus City Council

THEREUS CITY COUNCIL (hereinafter, “theREUS CITY COUNCIL”), Through this Cookies Policy, demonstrates the commitment acquired with current legislation on the use of cookies, providing information so that users can understand what type of cookies we use and for what purpose, in order to provide transparency with regard to the data processed on navigation on our web portal http://www.reus.cat/ (hereinafter, the “Web Portal

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure its validity, so that it may be subject to modifications. We also recommend visiting the Web Portal regularly, where you will be informed of any updates in this regard.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are received in the terminal from the web portal visited and are used to record certain browsing interactions in it, storing data that can be updated and retrieved. These files are stored on the user's computer and contain anonymous data that is not harmful to their computer. Its main use is to remember the preferences of the user, such as the selected language, access data or personalization of the web portal.

Cookies can also be used to record anonymous information about how a visitor uses a web portal. For example, from which website you accessed, whether you used an advertising "banner" to arrive, or to remember your browsing preferences.

2. Why do we use cookies?

THEREUS CITY COUNCIL uses cookies that are strictly necessary and essential for you to use our Web Portal and allow you to move freely, be able to use our secure areas, be able to personalize the different options, etc.

In addition, theREUS CITY COUNCIL uses cookies that collect data relating to the analysis of the use of the Web Portal. These are used to help improve the service offered to the user, measuring the use and performance of the Web, to optimize and customize it.

This Web Portal uses or may use links that allow a link or link to other web portals. TheREUS CITY COUNCIL does not control the cookies used by these external websites. For more information about cookies on these third-party websites, we recommend that you review your own cookie policies.

3. What use do we give to the different types of cookies?

Technical cookies: These are those cookies that are essential and strictly necessary for the correct operation of the Web Portal and the use of the different options and services it offers. For example, those used for session maintenance, response time management, performance or validation of options, the use of security features, for sharing content on social networks, and so on.

Analytical cookies: These are the cookies used to create browsing profiles and to be able to know the preferences of the user in order to improve the offer of products and services.

Advertising cookies: These are cookies that allow you to manage the offer of advertising space on the Web Portal, adapting the content of the ad to the content of the requested service, the use made of the Web Portal or the information available on the Internet browsing habits.

The following shows, in a schematic way, the cookies used on the Web Portal:

NAME OF THE "COOKIE" EXPIRES INFORMATION
 
TECHNICAL COOKIES
accept_cookies 100 days User preferences regarding cookie consent
accept_cookies-categories 100 days User preferences regarding cookie consent by category
accept_cookies-version 100 days User preferences regarding the cookie consent version
has_js session It is a technical cookie that is used to control whether the browser accepts Javascript.
 
ANALYTICAL COOKIES
__ga 2 years To distinguish users
__gid 24 hores To distinguish users
__cat To limit the percentage of requests

4. What happens if I accept the Cookies Policy?

By accepting our Cookies Policy allows us to improve the Web Portal to offer you optimal access and give you a more efficient and personalized service.

However, you can always modify your consent and select your preferences through the cookie settings box that you will find in the cookie usage notice on the main page and / or through the cookie settings available according to the browser you use, following the guidelines in the following clause.

5. How can I disable cookies?

The user can withdraw their consent related to the use of cookies at any time through the following link: cookie settings. By clicking on the link, the configuration panel will open again, allowing the user to manage their preferences, as well as reject or accept the use of cookies.

In addition to the cookie settings box, which allows you to modify, delete and / or prevent the use of cookies, you should know that it is possible to perform these actions through the cookie settings of your browser:

These browsers are subject to updates or modifications, so we cannot guarantee that they will fully conform to your browser version. You may also be using another browser not covered in these links such as Konqueror, Arora, Flock, etc. To avoid these mismatches, you can access them directly from the options of your browser which is usually found in the "Options" menu, in the "Privacy" section. For more information, see the help of your browser.

Additional information on data protection:

Personal data will be kept for the time strictly necessary until the purpose for which it was collected is achieved, and as long as the cause that legitimized the processing of such personal data is maintained. Once the cause that legitimized the processing has ended, the personal data will be kept properly blocked for the period of time that is appropriate in order to comply with the legal limitation periods to avoid possible infringements.

You may at any time exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, limitation, portability or opposition to the processing of your data by sending a written communication to the address of theREUS CITY COUNCIL, to your email address dpd.ajuntament@reus.cat, through the Electronic Office of theREUS CITY COUNCIL (https://seu.reus.cat/seu/), or in person at the Citizen Service Office (OAC) in Plaça Mercadal, no. 1, 43201 - Reus (Tarragona).

You can use the models and forms on the rights referred to above by going to the official website of the Catalan Data Protection Authority (https://apdcat.gencat.cat/ca/documentacio/models_exercici_drets/).

Additionally, if you consider that theREUS CITY COUNCIL is processing your personal data inappropriately, you can file your complaints with the Catalan Data Protection Authority (APDCAT) (https://apdcat.gencat.cat/).

For more information regarding the processing we do of your personal data, you can consult our Privacy Policy (https://www.reus.cat/politica-de-privacitat).

In accordance with Organic Law 15/1999, of December 13, on the protection of personal data, we inform you that your data will be incorporated into a computerized file for processing and to facilitate communication and/or for the specific management of your request. The person responsible for the file is the Reus City Council, which guarantees confidentiality in the treatment of the personal data that is collected, as well as the implementation of the technical and organizational measures that guarantee their security. In addition, the City Council undertakes not to transfer them to third parties without the explicit consent of the user, except when necessary to carry out the requested management or when required by law. You can go to the Office of Citizen Assistance to exercise your rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition of your personal data.