Cookies policy

Information about cookies

Due to the entry into force of the relevant modification of the "Law of Services of the Information Society" (LSSICE) established by Royal Decree 13/2012, it is mandatory to obtain the express consent of the user of all web pages that use dispensable cookies, before browsing them.

1.- Definition and function of cookies.

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to the user's computer/Smartphone/Tablet (device) when accessing certain web pages to store and retrieve information about browsing or browsing habits carried out from said device. Depending on the information it contains and the way the device is used, the user could be recognized. To learn more about cookies, “GLOBAL PREMIUM BRANDS, S.A.” invites you to access the following link: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_%28inform%C3%A1tica%29.

2.- What types of cookies does https://www.vantguard.com/ use?
  • Own cookies: These are those that are sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
  • Third-party cookies: These are those that are sent to the user's terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies.
  • Session cookies: These are a type of cookie designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page.
  • Persistent cookies: These are a type of cookie in which the data remains stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed during a period defined by the cookie manager, which can range from a few minutes to several years.
  • Analysis cookies: These are those that, whether processed by us or by third parties, allow us to quantify the number of users and thus carry out the measurement and statistical analysis of the use made by users of the service offered. To do this, we analyze your browsing on our website in order to improve the range of products or services that we offer you.
2.1 Regarding the types of cookies, there are five main groups:
  • Analytical cookies: collect information on the use made of the website.
  • Social cookies: these are those necessary for external social networks.
  • Affiliate cookies: allow tracking of visits from other websites, with which the website establishes an affiliation contract (affiliation companies).
  • Advertising and behavioral cookies: collect information about the user's personal preferences and choices (retargeting).
  • Technical and functional cookies: these are strictly necessary for the use of the website and for the provision of the contracted service.

3.- Deactivation, revocation or elimination of cookies

The user may, at any time, allow, block or delete the cookies installed on their device by configuring the browser options. If the installation of cookies in their browser is not allowed, it is possible that they will not be able to access some of the sections of our website.

  • The browser configuration; for example:
  • The specific opt-out systems, with respect to the cookie in question (these systems may involve the installation of a "rejection" cookie on your device so that your deactivation choice works);
  • Other third-party tools, available online, that allow users to detect cookies on each website they visit and manage their deactivation (for example, Ghostery: http://www.ghostery.com/).

4.- Cookies used

“GLOBAL PREMIUM BRANDS, S.A.” uses the following cookies on this website, which are detailed below:

Analytical Cookies

  • utma: It is used to count how many times a user visits the site. It expires after 2 years.
  • utmz: It is used to know how a user has reached the web. It expires after 6 months
  • utmb: It is used to calculate the time the user has been on the web for statistical purposes. It expires 30 minutes after the last page view registration.
  • utmc: It is used to calculate the time the user has been on the web for statistical purposes. It expires at the end of the session.
  • infCookie: Informs if the information message about the use of cookies on the web has been displayed. It expires after 5 years.
  • has_js: Informs if javascript has been enabled in the browser settings. Expires when the browser is closed
  • SESS*: It is used to store the PHP session ID, with * being a long alphanumeric value. Expires when the browser is closed.
  • The session identifier cookie in case of using the email form, to be able to use the anti-spam verification code of the form, with the name PHPSESSID and variable content depending on the session identifier of the browser.
  • The https://www.vantguard.com/ domain cookie through which the web will be redirected to its final hosting, which does not load any other cookie
  • And the cookies that both Google and Facebook and other networks load when using their plugins