Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser when you visit our website mercatdeforada.com (hereinafter, “the Site”). These cookies allow the Site to remember your visit and enhance your browsing experience, as well as collect information about your interaction with the Site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

On our Site, we use both first-party and third-party cookies for different purposes. Below are the types of cookies that may be installed in your browser:

a) Technical or Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They allow, for example, you to navigate through pages, use the shopping cart (if available), or access secure areas.

Example: Cookies that remember your login or language preferences.

b) Analytical Cookies

We use analytical cookies to collect information about how users interact with the Site. This information helps us improve the content and usability of the Site.

Example: Cookies from Google Analytics or similar tools that collect traffic and behavior data on the Site.

c) Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are installed by third-party services, such as the payment system Stripe used to process donations. Stripe may install cookies to manage the payment process securely and efficiently.

Example: Cookies from Stripe to manage payments and prevent fraud.

3. How Can You Manage Cookies?

When you first access our Site, a banner or notice will appear informing you about the use of cookies. From this banner, you can accept or reject cookies that are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the Site.

Additionally, you can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Below are links with instructions on how to enable or disable cookies in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox: Cookie settings in Firefox
• Safari: Cookie settings in Safari
• Microsoft Edge: Cookie settings in Edge

4. Third-Party Cookies

On our Site, we use third-party services, such as Stripe to process donations. These third parties may install cookies on your device with their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information:

• Stripe: Stripe Cookie Policy

5. How Long Do We Keep Cookies?

The duration for which cookies are stored in your browser varies depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them.

6. Changes to the Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. We recommend that you review it periodically to stay informed about possible changes. Any modifications will be published on this page.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us through our contact form or send an email to asociacionmercatforada@gmail.com.