By means of this Cookie Policy, the Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (henceforth referred to as “ITE”) provides information regarding the cookies used on the website https://watchplantproject.eu/.

Definition of Cookies

A cookie is a file which is downloaded onto the user’s device in order to allow access to web pages and information to be stored regarding browsing habits. Cookies are downloaded when the user browses the Internet and provides information such as: the device from which the site has been accessed, the operating system and browser used, most frequently visited websites, number of clicks and information about user behavior on websites.

We hereby inform you that when browsing this website, we use our own and third-party cookies which will be stored on the user’s device.

Likewise, the user must bear in mind that, despite having given consent to the use of certain cookies, they can be deleted using the setting tools found in the browser and through which the web page was accessed.

The user may also reject installation (even if previously accepted) by going to the link on the settings panel which can be found at the end of this Cookie Policy.

The web page https://watchplantproject.eu/ uses cookies mainly for the following purposes:

• Obtain information regarding date and time of visit to website, as well as preferences in browsing habits.
• Record options selected in order to personalize subsequent visits.
• Analyze user browsing habits in order to make changes to the website and improve performance and access to products of greater interest.

Cookie Types

According to organization in charge:

• Own: these are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from equipment or a domain which is operated by the editor (in this case, ITE) and from which the user has requested service.
• Third-party: these are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from equipment or a domain which is not operated by the editor (ITE), rather by an additional organization which handles data obtained from the cookies (for example: Google Analytics).

According to objective:

• Technical: technical cookies are those that are strictly necessary and essential for the web page to work correctly. For example: maintenance of user session, calculating response time, performance, etc.
• Personalization: these cookies enable a user’s previous definition to be recorded for subsequent visits.
• Analytics: analytics cookies are used to profile users, determine hours of maximum access and time of visit, as well as user preferences. This data enables us to improve offer, adapt timetables for telephone helpline services, etc.
• Behavioral advertising: those handled by us or by a third party, that allow us to analyze Internet browsing habits in order to display advertising related to browser profile.

According to period of use:

• Session: session cookies only last the period of time which the user browses the web page. They are deleted at the end of each visit.
• Permanent: these cookies are stored on the user’s equipment for a longer period of time, thus making it easier to control selected preferences without needing to repeat certain selections each time the website is visited.

Objective of each cookie used

In accordance with the definition of cookie types described above and the details shown below, ITE will use the following cookies: own, third-party, technical, analytics and personalization.

1. Own cookies

All those associated with the following domain: https://watchplantproject.eu/

Third-party cookies: analytics and personalization

All those associated with the following domain: https://watchplantproject.eu/

Deactivate cookies

If the user so wishes he or she can subsequently block or delete any cookies stored on their device that require consent. To do so go to Cookie Settings Panel by clicking here.

Likewise, consent may also be withdrawn using the tools provided by each web browser. Depending on the type of browser used, the procedure for reversing and deleting cookies could be, for illustrative purposes, any one of the following:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Internet Explorer
• Safari
• Opera
• Safari para iOS (dispositivos iPhone e iPod Touch) e iPadOS (dispositivos iPad)
• Chrome para Android

Updates and changes to Cookie Policy

When required to do so by current legislation we shall make modifications to the Cookie Policy. To this end, ITE recommends that web page users check the Policy on each occasion they access the web site in order to be informed correctly as to how and for what purpose we use cookies.

Personal Data Processing

• Party responsible for processing data

The Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía («ITE») is the party responsible for processing personal data and is registered at the Parque Tecnológico de Valencia, Avenida Juan de la Cierva 24, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, España.

The data protection officer can be contacted at the following email address: [ite@ite.es].

• Objectives of processing data and legal basis

The objectives of processing data are stated in the section “Cookie types” and “Objectives of each cookie used”. The use of technical cookies is necessary in order to allow for web page browsing. The legal basis concerning the use of the rest of the cookies is through user consent which can be managed and reversed using the Cookie Settings Panel as indicated above in the section “Deactivate Cookies”.

• Data addressees

ITE will share information as follows:

1. Data may be disclosed to public authorities and institutions, in the case of needing to comply with a legal obligation.
2. Service providers responsible for handling data and acting on our behalf.

• Transfer to third countries

Data processing is carried out generally within the European Economic Area or in countries declared to have an appropriate level of protection.

In other cases, ITE guarantees the security and legitimacy of data processing and requires its providers to have binding corporate rules which guarantee protection of information in a way that is similar to those established by European standards or that subscribe to contract terms such as those of the European Commission. Users may request specific information, in this case, with regards to transferring data to third countries.

• Duration period of data storage

Data is handled during the periods of time indicated in the section “Objectives of cookies used”. In accordance with data protection regulations, this data will be stored during the limitation period deadline of actions resulting from said approval, for the sole purpose of complying with ITE’s necessary legal obligations, and for the submission, exercise or defense of claims.

• Exercising rights and claims to the competent Authority in terms of Data Protection

The user may exercise his or her rights in terms of data protection (access, portability, withdrawal of consent, rectification, objection, restriction, erasure) in accordance with current legislation by writing to the postal address indicated in the header or to the following email: [ite@ite.es], and attaching in both cases a copy of his or her identity document.

Likewise, any claims arising from processing personal data can be sent to the Spanish Agency of Data Protection (www.aepd.es).