Visitors to our /can access our Cookie Policy which provides detailed information about how it uses cookies. We advise Users to view it regularly as it may be updated at any time.

WHO

TURISME DE BARCELONA CONSORTIUM (C.I.F. P-5890003-F), with its registered office at Passatge de la Concepció, 7–9, 08008 Barcelona, Spain.

WHAT

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a User’s device when they visit a website.

WHEN?

Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. In the case of cookies that require your prior consent, the data will be retained until you withdraw the consent you have given.

WHERE?

Where third-party cookies are used, the Data Controller may need to share your data with third parties solely to fulfil the purposes described above. Should any international transfer of data outside the European Union be required, you will be informed in advance and, where applicable, your consent will be obtained.

HOW?

You can manage your cookie preferences, including allowing or blocking cookies, and delete your browsing data through your browser settings. Please consult your browser’s help section for instructions on how to do this. Please bear in mind that if you accept third-party cookies, they must be removed through your browser settings

Who is the Data Controller?

The User’s personal data may be collected through the use of cookies. The entity responsible for collecting and processing such data is the BARCELONA TOURISM CONSORTIUM (C.I.F. P-5890003-F), with its registered office at Passatge de la Concepció, 7–9, 08008 Barcelona, Spain.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on a User’s device when they visit a website. Cookies allow, among other things, information about a User’s browsing activity and how they use their device to be stored and retrieved. Depending on the type of cookie and the information collected, they may also be used to identify or recognise the User.

Cookie types

Types of cookie by provider:

    • First-party cookies: These are cookies that are sent to the User’s device or terminal from our own servers or domain and are managed by us as the owners and operators of this website.

    • Third-party cookies: These are cookies that are sent to the User’s device or terminal from a server or a domain that is not managed by us, but by a third party that processes the information collected through the cookies.

Types of cookie by duration:

    • Session cookies: These cookies collect and store data while the User is visiting the website and expire once the User leaves the site.
    • Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on the User's device for a period determined by the Data Controller. Their retention period may range from a few minutes to several years. They are used to save and retrieve certain settings or preferences each time the User visits the website.

Type of cookie by purpose:

    • Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the site and enabling the services and features it offers. For example, they may be used to maintain User sessions, manage response times, monitor performance, validate User selections, enable security features, or allow Content to be shared via social networks.

    • Preference cookies: These cookies allow Users to specify or customise certain features of the website. For example, they may be used to remember the User's preferred language, regional settings or browser type.

    • Analytics cookies: These cookies allow us to monitor and analyse User behaviour on our website in order to create browsing profiles and better understand Users' preferences. They are typically used to measure User activity so that we can improve the services we offer based on the insights obtained. For example, analytics cookies may be used to identify the geographical areas of greatest interest to Users or determine which products or services are the most popular.

    • Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to manage the advertising Content on the website.

    • Behavioural advertising cookies: These cookies are used to manage the advertising space on our website. They collect information about Users' browsing history on the website in order to deliver advertising tailored to their interests and preferences.