1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Take Drive (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://cdsbud.es/ (the “Site”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you have disabled them in your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our Site. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be:
“Persistent Cookies”: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
“Session Cookies”: These are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
We also use similar technologies such as “web beacons,” “pixels,” or “tags.”
3. How We Use Cookies & The Types of Cookies We Use
We use cookies for several purposes, which are categorized as follows:
| Category | Purpose | Managed by |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these, but some parts of the site may not work. | First-Party |
| Performance / Analytics Cookies | These allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. | Third-Party (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| Functional Cookies | These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferred language or the region you are in. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. | First-Party & Third-Party |
| Targeting / Advertising Cookies | These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. | Third-Party (e.g., Meta, Google Ads) |
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below details some of the specific cookies we use.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cc_cookie |
Take Drive | Strictly Necessary | Remembers your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Take Drive | Strictly Necessary | Preserves user session state across page requests. | Session |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Performance | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Performance | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 1 day |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Performance | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
NID |
Google Maps | Functional/Targeting | Used to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language. | 6 months |
fr |
Meta (Facebook) | Targeting | Used to deliver, measure and improve the relevancy of ads. | 3 months |
5. Your Consent and How to Manage Cookies
Upon your first visit to our Site, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies (Performance, Functional, and Targeting). You can give your consent, refuse, or customize your preferences.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Managing your settings directly in our cookie preference center, accessible via the cookie banner.
Managing Cookies via Your Browser:
You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:
Please be aware that blocking all cookies may have a negative impact upon the usability of many websites, and some features of our Site may not function properly.
6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
7. International Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data to these providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by the GDPR.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
By email: info@cdsbud.es
By post: Take Drive, C. Gaudí, 11, 29680 Estepona, Málaga, Spain.
