Simms & Associates EMEA SLU informs users about the use of cookies on its website: https://simms-associates.com.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are files that can be downloaded to your device when you access certain websites.
Cookies allow a website, among other things, to:
- Store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits.
- Recognise a user or their device.
- Improve the services provided through the website.
- Measure website activity and performance.
- Enable certain website features, where applicable.
2. Types of cookies
Cookies may be classified according to different criteria.
2.1. Cookies according to the entity that manages them
- Own cookies
Cookies 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
Cookies 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.
Where cookies are installed from a domain managed by the website owner, but the information collected through them is managed by a third party, they will not be considered own cookies.
2.2. Cookies according to the period of time they remain active
- Session cookies
Cookies designed to collect and store data while the user accesses the website. They are usually deleted when the browser is closed. - Persistent cookies
Cookies where the data remains stored on the user’s device and may be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie owner.
2.3. Cookies according to their purpose
- Technical or strictly necessary cookies
Cookies required for the website to function properly. They may be used, for example, to:- Enable website navigation.
- Control traffic and data communication.
- Identify the session.
- Use security elements during browsing.
- Remember cookie preferences.
- Personalisation cookies
Cookies that allow the user to access the service with certain predefined characteristics, such as language, browser type or regional configuration. - Analytics cookies
Cookies that allow website activity to be measured and analysed in order to improve the website and its services. - Advertising cookies
Cookies that allow advertising spaces to be managed as efficiently as possible. - Behavioural advertising cookies
Cookies that store information on user behaviour obtained through continuous observation of browsing habits, allowing a specific profile to be developed. - External social media cookies
Cookies used so visitors can interact with content from social platforms, such as LinkedIn or other social networks.
3. Cookie consent management
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Configure your preferences by category.
3.1. Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are always active because they are required for the website to function and to remember
your cookie preferences.
3.2. Non-essential cookies
Non-essential cookies, including analytics, functional/chat and marketing or social media cookies, will not
be placed on your device unless you have given your prior consent.
3.3. Cookie banner options
The cookie banner allows you to choose between the following options:
- Accept all cookies
Enables all optional cookie categories, including analytics, functional/chat and marketing or social media cookies, where applicable. - Reject non-essential cookies
Keeps only strictly necessary cookies active and blocks all optional cookies. - Configure cookies
Opens the Cookie Settings panel, where you can enable or disable optional cookies by category.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link available on the website.
4. Cookies used on this website
The cookies used on this website are identified below. This list may be updated if the cookies used on the website change.
Simms & Associates consent management platformOwn on third-party, depending on CMPStores the user’s cookie consent preferencesTo be confirmed according to CMP configurationStrictly necessaryNo
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration | Category | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie preference cookie | Simms & Associates / consent management platform | Own or third-party, depending on CMP | Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences | To be confirmed according to CMP configuration | Stricly necessary | No |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Third-party / analytics | Used to distinguish users and measure website usage | Approximately1 year and 1 month, depending on configuration | Analytics | Yes |
| _ga_8DM7SYSZJC | Google Analytics | Third-party / analytics | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state and measure website | Approximately 1 year and 1 month, depending on configuration | Analytics | Yes |
| _htsc | HubSpot | Third-party / analytics | Used by HubSpot for visitor analytics and tracking, including timestamps and session information | Approximately 6 months | Analytics | Yes |
| _hssc | HubSpot | Third-party / analytics | Used by HubSpot to keep track of sessions | Approximately 30 minutes | Analytics | Yes |
| __hssrc | HubSpot | Third-party / analytics | Used by HubSpot to determine whether the user has restarted their browser and wether a new session should be created | Session | Analytics | Yes |
| messagesUtk | Hubsport | Type Third-party / functional-chat | Used to recognise visitors who use the chat tool | Approximately 6 months | Functionnal / chat | Yes |
| bcookie | Third-party / social media | Used by LinkedIn for browser identification, security, diagnostic or social media functionality |
Approximately 1 year | Marketing / social media |
Yes | |
| lidc | Third-party / social media | Used by LinkedIn for routing, load balancing or social media functionality | Approximately 1 day | Marketing / social media | Yes |
5. International transfers
Some third-party providers used on this website, such as Google, HubSpot or LinkedIn, may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.
Where this occurs, such processing will be carried out in accordance with the applicable data protection safeguards, as further described in our Privacy Notice.
6. Disabling and deleting cookies
You may allow, block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
However, browser settings do not replace the consent options provided through our cookie banner and Cookie Settings panel.
Please note that disabling certain cookies through your browser may affect some website features.
The way to disable cookies is different for each browser, but can usually be done from the Tools or Options menu. You can also consult your browser’s Help menu for instructions.
You can allow, block or delete cookies installed on your device by configuring your browser options:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge: http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/impedir-que-los-sitios-web-guarden-sus-preferencia
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=es
- Safari: http://safari.helpmax.net/es/privacidad-y-seguridad/como-gestionar-las-cookies/
- Opera: http://help.opera.com/Linux/10.60/es-ES/cookies.html
In addition, you can also manage the storage of cookies in your browser using tools such as:
- Ghostery: https://www.ghostery.com
- Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/es/
7. Updates to this Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy may be updated when required due to:
- Changes in the cookies used on the website.
- Changes in legal requirements.
- Changes in the criteria issued by the competent supervisory authorities.
- Changes in the website’s technical configuration or third-party providers.
We recommend that users review this Cookies Policy periodically.