1. Introduction
In compliance with Article 22.2 of Spanish Law 34/2002, of 11 July, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, following its amendment by Royal Decree-Law 13/2012, of 30 March, and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27 April 2016, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, this website informs users about its Cookie Policy.
This website uses cookies and similar technologies, where applicable, to improve the user experience, analyse web traffic and ensure the proper functioning of our services, including the contact form available on the website.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s device, such as a computer, tablet, smartphone or any other device with internet browsing capability, when visiting a website.
These files allow the website to remember information about the user’s visit, such as preferences, language, session data and other information that helps provide a more efficient and personalised browsing experience on future visits.
Cookies may store a wide range of information, including personal data if the user provides it voluntarily. However, cookies themselves cannot access information stored on the user’s device or personal files.
3. Types of cookies
This website may use different types of cookies depending on their purpose, duration and ownership.
3.1 According to their purpose
Technical or necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They allow browsing and the use of the different options and services offered by the website, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing restricted areas, using security elements during browsing, storing content for the dissemination of videos or sound, or sharing content through social networks.
Without these cookies, many website functionalities may not operate correctly.
Personalisation cookies
These cookies allow the user to access the service with certain predefined characteristics based on a series of criteria on the user’s device, such as language, browser type or regional configuration.
Analytics or measurement cookies
These cookies allow the website owner or third parties to monitor and analyse user behaviour on the websites to which they are linked. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure website activity and to introduce improvements based on the analysis of how users use the service.
Behavioural advertising cookies
These cookies store information about user behaviour obtained through continuous observation of browsing habits, allowing a specific profile to be developed in order to display advertising based on that profile.
3.2 According to their duration
Session cookies
These cookies are designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website. They are usually used to store information that only needs to be kept for the provision of the service requested by the user on a single occasion and disappear when the session ends.
Persistent cookies
These cookies remain stored on the user’s device and may be accessed and processed for a period defined by the party responsible for the cookie, which may range from a few minutes to several years.
3.3 According to their ownership
First-party cookies
These cookies are sent to the user’s device from a domain managed by the website owner and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
Third-party cookies
These cookies are sent to the user’s device from a domain that is not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies.
4. Specific cookies used on this website
This website does not use cookies, except where strictly necessary for the technical operation of the website or where cookies are activated through third-party services with the user’s prior consent.
If analytics, advertising, social media or other third-party cookies are added in the future, users will be informed through the corresponding cookie banner or configuration panel, and their consent will be requested where legally required.
5. Legal basis for processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data through cookies is based on:
The user’s consent, pursuant to Article 6.1(a) of the GDPR, for non-technical cookies, which will be requested through the cookie banner when accessing the website.
Legitimate interest, pursuant to Article 6.1(f) of the GDPR, for strictly necessary technical cookies required to provide the service expressly requested by the user.
Compliance with legal obligations, pursuant to Article 6.1(c) of the GDPR, regarding the information provided about the use of cookies.
6. Cookie management and configuration
Users may allow, block or delete cookies installed on their device through their internet browser settings.
If the user does not allow the installation of cookies in their browser, they may not be able to access some website functionalities.
The following links provide information on how to manage and block cookies in the main browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/cookies-informacion-que-los-sitios-web-guardan-en-
Safari macOS: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
https://support.apple.com/es-es/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/microsoft-edge/eliminar-cookies-en-microsoft-edge
Opera: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Where applicable, users may also configure their cookie preferences directly on this website through the cookie settings panel accessible from the footer or from the banner displayed when first accessing the website.
7. Social media cookies
Some pages of this website may include buttons to share content on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram or other platforms.
These buttons may install third-party cookies that allow social media platforms to track the user’s browsing activity. The use of these cookies is subject to the privacy and cookie policies of each social media platform:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/es/privacy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/1896641480634370
8. International data transfers
Some third-party cookies used on this website may involve international data transfers to countries outside the European Economic Area.
Where such transfers occur, they will be carried out in accordance with the appropriate safeguards established under the GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or any other legally recognised mechanism.
9. User rights
In compliance with the GDPR, users have the right to:
Access their personal data and obtain information about its processing.
Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request the erasure of their data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Object to the processing of their data on grounds relating to their particular situation.
Restrict the processing of their data in certain circumstances.
Receive their data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
To exercise these rights, users may contact us through the contact form available on the website or by sending an email to:
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency if they consider that the processing of their personal data infringes applicable regulations.
More information is available at:
10. Data retention
Personal data collected through cookies will be retained for the time necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
Once the purpose has been fulfilled, the data will be deleted or anonymised, unless there is a legal obligation to retain it or it is necessary for the exercise or defence of legal claims.
Data entered through the contact form will be retained for the time necessary to respond to the user’s enquiry or request, plus the legally applicable limitation periods for any potential liabilities arising from the processing.
11. Minors
This website is not directed at minors under the age of 14.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under this age through cookies or other means.
If a parent or legal guardian becomes aware that a minor has provided personal data without consent, they may contact us so that the data can be deleted immediately.
12. Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, accidental destruction or unlawful destruction.
These measures may include the use of secure connections, access controls and regular security reviews.
13. Updates to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be modified or updated periodically to adapt it to legislative, case-law, technological or service-related changes.
Users are advised to review this policy periodically.
Where significant changes are made to this Cookie Policy, users will be notified through a prominent notice on the website or, where applicable, their consent will be requested again when legally required.
14. Contact information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about the processing of your personal data, you may contact us through:
Website: www.asturiasretreats.com
Email: asturiasretreats@gmail.com
Telephone: +34 699 074 250
Postal address: Lugar Villa, 6, Margolles, Cangas de Onís, 33574, Asturias, Spain
We undertake to respond to your enquiries as soon as possible and, in any case, within a maximum period of one month from receipt of the request.