Cookie policy
A cookie is a file that is downloaded onto your computer when you access certain websites. Among other things, cookies allow a website to store and recover information on the browsing habits of a user or their computer and, depending on the information they contain and the way you use your computer, can be used to recognise the user.
Cookies are essential for the functioning of the internet, providing numerous advantages in the provision of interactive services, facilitating the navigation and usability of our website.
Through cookies, Biele collects personal data about users. In compliance with data protection regulations, Biele provides detailed information about its handling on its website. This procedure is in line with the article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679, and the article 11 of Organic Law 3/2018 on data protection and digital rights guarantee.
Types of cookies
As a rule, the following types of cookies are distinguished:
According to their origin
- Own or first party cookies: These are collected by the website’s owner to provide the service requested by the user.
- Third-party cookies: These are collected and managed by a third party and cannot be considered first-party.
According to their expiration
- Session cookies: Gather data while the user browses the web to provide the requested service.
- Persistent cookies: Store don the device, and the obtained information will be used by the cookie owner to provide the requested service.
According to their purpose
- Technical or necessary cookies: Essential cookies contribute to the basic functionality of a website, allowing navigation and access to secure areas. The installation of these cookies does not require consent.
- Customization cookies: These cookies allow the user to access the service with predefined general characteristics based on certain criteria on the user’s device. These criteria may include language, type of browser used to access the service, regional settings from which the service is accessed, etc..
- Analytical cookies: These cookies enable tracking and analysis of user behaver on the associated website. The collected information is used to measure website activity and create browsing profiles, which are used to make improvements based on data analysis.
- Advertising cookies: These enable the website owner to include advertising spaces based on user browsing habits. Currently, Biele does not use this type of cookies.
- Social media cookies: Offer users the possibility to share or recommend website content on social media platforms.
Cookie management
When you visit Biele’s website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie notice that allows you to accept or reject the installation of cookies. If you wish to change your choice at any time, you can do so through your browser’s settings, allowing to block, restrict, disable, or delete cookie acceptance. Alternatively, you can simply click on the following link: Manage cookies.
Furthermore, you have the option to block and delete cookies by adjusting you browse settings. Since the settings of each internet browser are different, we recommend consulting the following links, which will provide you with a detailed guide to configure your cookies according to your preferences:
- For Firefox, click here.
- For Chrome, click here.
- For Explorer, click here.
- For Safari, click here.
- For Opera, click here.
Used Cookies
According to the provisions of article 22.2 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE), Biele S.A.U. informs about the cookies used on our website.
Technical Cookies
Technical cookies are used, which are technically necessary. These are essential for the proper functioning of the site, as they allow basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas. It is important to note that consent is not required for the use of these cookies.
| Cookie | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
| wp-wpml_current_language | biele.com | Used to display the selected language to the user | Session |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | biele.com | Helps determine if the user’s browser can display emojis correctly | Session |
| _GRECAPTCHA | biele.com | Used by the GOOGLE RECAPTCHA service in forms to avoid SPAM | 5 months |
| cc_cookie | biele.com | Acceptance of cookie installation | 12 months |
Analytics cookies
Analytical cookies are used to track and analyse the behaviour of users who access the company’s website.
Consent is required for the use of these cookies.
| Cookie | Domain | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | 13 months |
| _ga_’container-id | Google Analytics | Used to maintain session state | 13 months |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Takes ad click information and stores it in a first-party cookie so conversions can be attributed outside of the landing page | 90 days |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to limit request speed – limiting data collection on high traffic sites | 10 minutes |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Persist the Clarity user ID and unique preferences for the site to attribute to the same user ID | 12 months |
| CLID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies the first time Clarity saw this user on any site using Clarity | 12 months |
| ANONCHK | Microsoft Clarity | Indicates whether the MUID is transferred to ANID, a cookie used for advertising. Clarity does not use ANID and therefore this is always set to 0 | 12 months |
| MR | Microsoft Clarity | Indicates whether the MUID is refreshed | 7 days |
| MUID | Microsoft Clarity | Identifies unique browsers that visit Microsoft sites. These cookies are used for advertising, site analysis and other operational purposes. | 13 months |
| SM | Microsoft Clarity | Used in MUID synchronization between Microsoft domains | Session |
| cb_anonymous_id | Clearbit Tag | This is the only cookie that Clearbit uses “out of the box”. It is a unique ID for each anonymous visitor to the site that is used to attribute page views to that anonymous individual | 12 months |
| cb_user_id | Clearbit Tag | This cookie keeps a record of the visitor’s identity. This cookie is set when a user visits a page labeled Clearbit, but the cookie value is null until the visitor is identified using the call-id method. When the visitor has been identified, this cookie will store a unique user ID used to attribute web activity to the individual within the Clearbit platform. | 12 months |
| cb_group_id | Clearbit Tag | This cookie tracks group information, such as an account a user belongs to or a company they work for. This cookie is set when a user visits a page with the Clearbit tag, but the cookie value is null until a group is identified using the group call method. Group calls can be used to pass custom traits about a company, product account, or other group to Clearbit for use in Company Audiences | 12 months |
Modification of the Cookie Policy
The controller reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy based on changes in the use of Cookies on its website, new legislative or regulatory requirements, or with the aim of adapting said policy to the instructions issued by the supervisory authorities, specifically the Spanish Data Protection Agency.
Notification of changes
Significant changes to this Cookie Policy may occur, and these will be published within the policy. Nevertheless, it is the user’s responsibility to periodically access this Policy to be aware of any changes.