At iHierba we use cookies and similar technologies on this Site. On this page you will find general information about what cookies are, what they are used for and how you can manage them in your browser.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Thanks to cookies, the website can remember your visit and certain actions or preferences (such as language or content displayed) when you return to that page.
What is NOT a cookie?
It is not a virus, a trojan, a worm, spam, spyware, nor does it open pop-up windows on its own.
What information does a cookie store?
Cookies usually do not store sensitive information such as credit card numbers or banking details, photographs or highly specific personal data. They typically store technical information, personal preferences, content customisation, anonymous usage statistics, and similar data.
In general, the web server associates cookies with your browser, not directly with an identified person. This is why, if you browse using different browsers (for example, Chrome and Firefox), the site may treat you as different users.
What types of cookies exist?
- Technical cookies: Allow the basic operation of the website and its essential functions (for example, identifying sessions, accessing secure areas, carrying out a purchase process, managing the basket, etc.).
- Analytics cookies: Collect information about how the website is used (most visited sections, products viewed, time spent on the site, language used, etc.) in order to improve its performance and the user experience.
- Personalisation and advertising cookies: Allow content and advertising to be shown based on your browsing behaviour, country of origin, language or preferences, and help manage advertising spaces more efficiently.
What are first-party and third-party cookies?
First-party cookies are generated by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are generated by external services or providers (for example, analytics tools, social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or Google, advertising platforms, etc.).
What happens if I disable cookies?
If you disable cookies, some features of the site may no longer be available or may function in a limited way. For example:
- You may not be able to share content on social networks such as Facebook or Twitter.
- The website may not be able to tailor content to your personal preferences (for example, language or recommended products).
- You may be unable to complete online purchases or some processes (such as the shopping basket or log in) may not work correctly.
- Certain preferences (time zone, currency, language, etc.) may not be saved.
- Web analytics on visitors and traffic may be limited, making it harder to improve the site.
- In some cases, you may not be able to post comments, upload content or use certain interactive features.
- Advertising cannot be adapted to your interests, which will reduce the relevance of the ads you see.
Can cookies be deleted or blocked?
Yes. At any time you can delete or block cookies, either in general or for a specific domain. Please note that if you do so, some features of the site may not be available or may not work properly.
To delete cookies from a website, you must go to your browser settings and look for the cookies associated with the relevant domain in order to delete or block them.
Cookie settings in the most popular browsers
The exact steps may vary depending on the version of the browser, but you will usually find cookie options in the Privacy or Privacy and security sections. As a guideline:
- Chrome: Menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Menu > Options/Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari (macOS / iOS): Preferences/Settings > Privacy > Cookies or Website data options.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search and services > Cookies and site data.
- Mobile browsers (Android, iOS): Browser settings > Privacy or Site settings > Cookies.
For more detailed information, you can consult the help section or official documentation for each browser.
For detailed information about the cookies we specifically use on this Site and their purposes, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
