Cookie Policy

Depending on the entity that manages the domain from which the cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, two types can be distinguished: own cookies and third-party cookies.

There is also a second classification according to the length of time they remain stored in the client’s browser, which may be session cookies or persistent cookies.

Finally, there is another classification with five types of cookies according to the purpose for which the data obtained are processed: technical cookies, personalization cookies, analysis cookies, advertising cookies and behavioral advertising cookies.

The Directorate-General for Industrial and SME Strategy (DGEISME) reports on the use of cookies on its websites.

Cookies are files that can be downloaded to your computer through the web pages. They are tools that play an essential role in the provision of numerous services of the information society. Among others, they allow a website to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or his equipment and, depending on the information obtained, they can be used to recognize the user and improve the service offered.

Types of cookies

Depending on the entity that manages the domain from which the cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, two types can be distinguished: own cookies and third-party cookies.

There is also a second classification according to the length of time they remain stored in the client’s browser, which may be session cookies or persistent cookies.

Finally, there is another classification with five types of cookies according to the purpose for which the data obtained are processed: technical cookies, personalization cookies, analysis cookies, advertising cookies and behavioral advertising cookies.

Cookies used on the website

The following identifies the cookies that are being used in this portal as well as their typology and function:

This website uses 4 cookies from this service. According to the above typology, these are our own cookies, session cookies and analysis cookies. You can find more information about this and disable the use of these cookies www.google.es/intl/es/analytics/privacyoverview.html.

Through web analytics, we do not obtain information about your personal data guaranteeing the protection of the privacy of the people who browse the web. The information obtained is related to the number of users accessing the website, the number of pages viewed, the frequency and repetition of visits, their duration, the browser used, the operator providing the service, the language, the terminal you use, or the city to which your IP address is assigned. Information that allows a better and more appropriate service by this portal.

Another of the cookies that are downloaded is a &ZeroWidth Space cookie; necessary for the correct navigation through the web pages.

Finally, if you validate yourself as a registered user of the SME portal, a cookie is installed that allows you to maintain your validation in the use of the tools for the entrepreneur and access to the Database of aids published by the General Directorate. This cookie is deleted if you do not browse the portal in a certain time or if you decide to close the validated session.

How to modify the cookie settings?

You can restrict, block or delete the cookies of the DGEISME or any other website, using your browser. In each browser the different operation, the "Help" function will show you how to do it.