1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are sent to the user’s computer, mobile phone or any other access device when visiting a website in order to obtain and collect information about browsing activity, and may even identify the user’s computer or device.

The house-matic.com website uses cookies to collect data on how users use this information and to improve the browsing experience. By using and browsing the website, users accept and allow cookies to be stored on their computer or electronic device for the purposes described above. Likewise, the user is aware that they can decline the processing of data or information by rejecting the use of cookies by selecting the relevant settings in their browser. However, if cookies are blocked, the user may not be able to fully access all features of the website.

In compliance with article 22.2 of the Spanish Information Society Services Act and following the guidelines of the Spanish Data Protection Agency, the use of cookies is described in order to inform users as accurately as possible.

2. What cookies does the house-matic.com website use?

First-party cookies:

• Essential and security cookies: these technical cookies are essential for the functionality and usability of the website; they enable basic functions such as navigating the site and accessing secure areas. The website does not function properly without these cookies. Security cookies are used to ensure security in accessing and using the service, for example, cookies used to authenticate users, prevent fraudulent use of login credentials and protect user data from unauthorised third parties.

• Personalisation cookies: These cookies enable the user to access the service with some predefined general features according to a series of criteria in their device, such as the language, the type of browser, the regional configuration from where they are browsing, etc.

• Analytics cookies: These cookies are used to compile statistics about the user’s activity when visiting the website and their general activity. Generally, the information is collected anonymously, allows optimisation of website navigation and ensures the best possible service to users.

3. Blocking cookies:

Cookies can be enabled, blocked or deleted on the user’s computer by configuring the options of the browser installed on the computer by following these instructions:
Google Chrome: Tools → Settings → Show advanced options → Content settings → Cookies → Block site data and third-party cookies
Mozilla Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy → History → Use custom settings for history (uncheck all boxes)
Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Internet Settings (move the slider up to block all cookies)
Safari: Edit → Preferences → Privacy → Block cookies (select “always”)

Or by using the Cookie Settings of each browser. Likewise, most browsers allow the activation of a private mode whereby cookies are always deleted after visiting the site.

You can also configure your cookie preferences by clicking here.

Lastly, we reserve the right to modify the Cookie Policy at any time. Therefore, users should consult this policy regularly. If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us through the usual channels.