Cookies policy

This cookie policy is an integral part of the Legal Notice and the Privacy Policy of the website www.thecircularlab.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website“). Accessing and browsing the Website, or using its services, implies acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of Use established in our Legal Notice.

In order to facilitate navigation on the Website, ECOEMBES ENTIDAD ADMINISTRADORA, S.L.U. (hereinafter referred to as “ECOEMBES“), as the owner of the site, with its registered office at Calle de Cardenal Marcelo Spínola 14 / 2ª Planta. 28016 Madrid, and tax ID number B56540040, informs you that it uses cookies or other data storage and retrieval devices with similar functionality (hereinafter referred to as “cookies“).

In this regard, and with the aim of ensuring that the user has all the necessary information for proper navigation, we provide the following information about what cookies are, the types of cookies used on our Website, and how they can be configured or disabled.

1. WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are files that contain small amounts of information that are downloaded to the user’s device when visiting a website. Their main purpose is to recognize the user each time they access the Website and also to help us improve the quality and usability of our site.
Cookies are essential for the operation of the internet, as they provide technical solutions that allow users to navigate through different websites. They cannot damage the user’s equipment/device and can be used to identify and resolve potential issues with the Website’s functionality. They may also be used for advertising or analytical purposes.

2. USE OF COOKIES BY ECOEMBES

By accepting the cookie notice that appears at the beginning of the Website navigation or by configuring the cookies, the user expressly accepts the use of these cookies on their devices. If you disable cookies, some of the Website’s functionalities may not work correctly.
Specifically, ECOEMBES is using cookies for the purposes outlined below. If in the future, the provider uses others to offer more and better services, the user will be informed accordingly.

(i) Technical cookies

These are the ones that allow the user to navigate through the Website and use the different options or services available, such as controlling data traffic and communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted areas, preventing fraud related to service security, registering for an event or participation request, using security elements during navigation, storing content for video or audio dissemination, enabling dynamic content (e.g., loading animation for text or images), or sharing content through social networks.
ECOEMBES does not need your consent to install cookies that are necessary to enable the Website’s functionalities, and their use is based on the need to provide the requested services. If you disable or block all cookies in your browser, your navigation on the Website may not be optimal, and some of the Website’s functionalities may not work correctly.

(ii) Functional cookies

These cookies allow the Website to offer enhanced functionality and personalization. They enable the storage of information so that the user can access the service with specific characteristics that can differentiate their experience from that of other users, showing content tailored to their preferences. If the user chooses those characteristics, the cookies will be considered a service expressly requested by the user and will be used exclusively for the selected purpose without requiring explicit consent. They may be installed by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
If you consent to the installation of functional cookies on your device, please note that functional cookies from Google will be installed. The installation of these cookies may involve international transfers of your data to the United States by Google. However, as part of our high privacy compliance standards, we inform you that ECOEMBES has signed Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission on June 4, 2021, as a recognized mechanism under the GDPR to preserve the security of any data subject to an international transfer, and has adopted additional measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of such data. You can also find information on how this provider uses cookies at https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=es, as well as instructions on how to avoid the use of Google in connection with your use of the Website.

(iii) Analytical cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages they visit most frequently, whether they receive error messages from web pages, which sections of the site they access, or which buttons they click on. The purpose of these cookies is to gather statistics and reports that allow us to improve the website’s performance.
These cookies will only be installed on the user’s device if they explicitly accept them.

If you consent to the installation of analytical cookies on your device, please note that analytical cookies from Google will be installed. ECOEMBES uses Google Analytics cookies. The installation of these cookies may involve international transfers of your data to the United States by Google. However, as part of our high privacy compliance standards, we inform you that ECOEMBES has signed Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission on June 4, 2021, as a recognized mechanism under the GDPR to preserve the security of any data subject to an international transfer, and has adopted additional measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of such data. You can also find information on how this provider uses cookies at https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=es, as well as instructions on how to avoid Google in connection with your use of the Website.

(iv) Advertising cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements to the user. They are also used to limit the number of times the user sees an ad and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.
These cookies will only be installed on the user’s device if they explicitly accept them.

If you consent to the installation of advertising cookies on your device, please note that advertising cookies from Google and MediaMath will be installed. The installation of these cookies may involve international transfers of your data to the United States by these providers. However, as part of our high privacy compliance standards, we inform you that ECOEMBES has signed Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission on June 4, 2021, as a recognized mechanism under the GDPR to preserve the security of any data subject to an international transfer, and has adopted additional measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of such data. You can also find information on how these providers use cookies and instructions on how to avoid their use in connection with your use of the Website at:

Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=es.

MediaMath: https://www.mediamath.com/cookie-notice/.

3. RETENTION PERIOD

The cookies used by ECOEMBES will be retained on your device for as long as necessary for the purpose for which they were installed and, at most, for 2 years, unless you choose to delete them through your browser settings (see section 5 of this cookie policy), in accordance with the current criteria of the Spanish Data Protection Agency.

4. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some of the personal data obtained through third-party cookies will be subject to international transfers, in which case we guarantee that the necessary safeguards will be implemented to protect its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. For more information about the international transfers carried out by each third party, please refer to their privacy policies displayed in this cookie policy in the corresponding sections.

5. HOW TO ACCEPT, REJECT, BLOCK OR DELETE COOKIES

You can accept or reject cookies at any time by accessing our preferences panel again:

With the cookie configuration tool, users can reject or accept cookies that require their consent. You can also block and delete cookies by changing your browser settings.

Likewise, to manage cookies, most browsers allow you to reject or accept all cookies or only accept certain types. The process for managing and deleting cookies can be found in your browser’s built-in help function. If the user wishes to limit the use of cookies, they may not be able to use all the interactive features of our Website.

The user can allow, block, or delete the cookies installed on their device by configuring the options of the browser installed on their computer.

a) If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, you will find the option in the Tools menu > Internet Options > Privacy > Settings. For more information, visit:
http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows-vista/block-or-allow-Cookies and
http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows7/how-to-manage-Cookies-in-internet-explorer-9

b) If you use Firefox, you will find the option in the Tools menu > Options > Privacy > Cookies. For more information, visit:
http://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-Cookies-que-los-sitios-we.

c) If you use Chrome, in the section Options > Advanced Options > Privacy. For more information:
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=es

d) If you use Opera, in the Security and Privacy option, you can configure the browser. For more information, visit:
http://help.opera.com/Windows/11.50/es-ES/cookies.html

e) If you use Safari, you will find the option in the Preferences/Privacy menu. More information at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=es_ES

6. USERS’ RIGHTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You can obtain more information about how ECOEMBES processes your data, as well as how to exercise your rights in our Privacy Policy.
You can also contact ECOEMBES at the email:
oficinadeprivacidad@ecoembes.com

Last updated: January 2024