Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 2024

This Cookies Policy complements our Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.

1. Who is responsible for the use of cookies?

This website is operated by XKEMA (“we”, “us”, “our”).
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or about how we use cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us at:

• E-mail: [email protected]

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. They are widely used so that websites can function correctly or more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner.

In this policy, we use the term “cookies” to refer both to cookies and to other similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels or tags) that may store or retrieve information from your device.

3. For what purposes do we use cookies?

We use cookies on XKEMA for the following general purposes:

• To ensure the correct technical functioning and security of the website.
• To remember certain preferences (for example, language or cookie choices).
• To understand how the website is used and improve its performance and content.

4. Types of cookies we use

The cookies used on this website can generally be classified as follows:

• Strictly necessary cookies
  These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and for enabling basic functions such as page navigation, secure login, or access to restricted areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. They are set on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional service.
• Preference / functionality cookies
  These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or display preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. If you disable them, some of these features may not work as expected.
• Analytics / statistics cookies
  These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, by collecting and reporting information (for example, pages visited, time spent on the website, click paths). We use this information to improve the content and usability of XKEMA. These cookies are only used with your prior consent.
• Advertising / marketing cookies
  At the date of the last update of this policy, we do not use advertising or marketing cookies on this website. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this Cookies Policy and the cookie banner so that you can provide your informed consent beforehand.

5. First-party and third-party cookies

Depending on the entity that sets and manages the cookies, they may be:

• First-party cookies: those that are sent to your device from a domain managed by us and from which we provide the service you request.
• Third-party cookies: those that are sent to your device from a domain not managed by us, but by another entity that processes the information obtained through cookies (for example, analytics or service providers).

Where we use third-party cookies (for example, for aggregated analytics), those third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookies policies. You can find more information in the respective third-party policies and in our cookie banner or settings panel, where applicable.

6. Legal basis for the use of cookies

The use of cookies on this website is based on the following legal grounds:

• Strictly necessary cookies: we use these cookies because they are necessary to provide you with the service you request (for example, to enable login and security) and based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the technical and secure operation of the website.
• All other cookies (preference, analytics, marketing): we will only use these cookies if you have given your prior, explicit consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings tool. You can withdraw your consent at any time as described below.

7. Cookie duration

Cookies can have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain stored on your device for a longer period of time or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that cookie.

The specific duration of each cookie (including, where applicable, third-party cookies) is indicated in our cookie banner or settings panel, or can be checked directly from your browser.

8. International transfers of data

Some third-party cookies that we may use (for example, analytics providers) could involve the transfer of data to countries outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”). Where this occurs, we endeavour to ensure that such transfers are made in compliance with applicable data protection law (for example, through adequacy decisions or the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission).

For more detailed information about international transfers, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us using the details above.

9. How can you manage or disable cookies?

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

• Through our cookie banner or settings tool: when you first visit XKEMA, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, or to configure your preferences in more detail. You can change your choices at any time via the “Cookie settings” link or a similar option available on the website (for example, in the footer).
• Through your browser settings: you can configure your browser to block, delete or alert you about cookies. The procedure to manage cookies and other storage technologies may differ from one browser to another. You can usually find these settings under the “Options”, “Tools” or “Preferences” menus of your browser.

Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies (especially strictly necessary cookies) may affect the correct functioning of XKEMA and some features may not be available.

10. Relationship with our Privacy Policy

Information collected through cookies may, in some cases, constitute personal data. In such cases, our processing of that personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which provides more details on how we process, protect and exercise your rights in relation to your personal data.

11. Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, for example, to reflect changes in the cookies we use, in the technologies employed, or in applicable legislation. When we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to inform you (for example, by displaying a notice on the website or by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page).

We recommend that you review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

12. Contact

If you have any questions, comments or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us at:

• E-mail: [email protected]