Cookies Policy

In compliance with the provisions of Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002, of July 11, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, and following the recommendations of the AEPD, this Cookies Policy aims to inform the user about the use and functions of cookies on the Website.
The user also has the option to withdraw their consent regarding cookies that have already been installed. Furthermore, the user can delete them by uninstalling them from their device.
On this Website, we use our own and third-party cookies to improve your user experience and display commercial content tailored to your interests by analyzing your browsing habits, as explained in this Cookies Policy.
This Policy may be updated for various reasons (e.g., in compliance with new legal requirements or an instruction issued by the Supervisory Authority, as a result of a change in the cookies used by the Website, etc.). Therefore, we invite and recommend that you regularly review this Policy.

I. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file that can be downloaded to your device through web pages. Cookies allow a web page to store and retrieve information about a user’s or device’s browsing habits, and depending on the information obtained, they can be used to recognize the user and improve the service offered.
Therefore, cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet and do not pose any risk to your device. In fact, they can help us recognize the need for improvements in parts of the Website and detect operational errors.

II. Types of cookies and which ones we use
There are different types of cookies based on various factors. Below, the user has information about the different types of cookies that may be used on our Website.

1.- Depending on the entity that manages the domain from which the cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, they can be distinguished as:

• Own cookies: These are cookies created by the owner of the website, sent to your device from the site that provides the Service.

• Third-party cookies: These are managed by a third party different from the website owner, sent to your device from a device or domain not managed by BLACKPEARL, but by another entity that processes the information obtained through these cookies.

2.- Depending on the time they remain stored and activated in your device’s browser, they can be:

• Session cookies: Designed to collect and store data only while the user accesses a web page. These are temporary cookies that disappear when the session ends. They are typically used to store information necessary for the basic functionalities of a website during your visit.

• Persistent cookies: The data is stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a defined period by the cookie manager, which can range from a few minutes to several years.

3.- Depending on the purpose for which the data obtained is processed, they can be distinguished as:

• Technical cookies: Necessary and essential for allowing website navigation and ensuring its correct functioning.

• Functional cookies (necessary): These cookies enable the user to navigate through our Website and use the different options or services available on it, including those necessary for the management and operation of the Website and enabling its functions and services.

• Personalization cookies: These allow the user to access the service with some predefined general characteristics based on a series of criteria on the user’s terminal (e.g., language, browser type used to access the service, regional settings from where the service is accessed, etc.).

• Analysis cookies: These allow the responsible party to track and analyze user behavior on the website to which they are linked. This information allows us to measure and analyze the use of the Website, as well as develop user navigation profiles to implement necessary improvements on the Website based on the analysis of collected navigation data.

• Advertising cookies: These allow the most effective management of advertising spaces.

• Behavioral advertising cookies: These store information about users’ behavior obtained through the continuous observation of their browsing habits, allowing the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it.

• External social media cookies: These are used for visitors to interact with content on various social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and are generated only for users of these social networks. The use conditions of these cookies and the information collected are governed by the privacy policy of the respective social platform.

Specifically, on our Website, we use the following:

Functional cookies (necessary): These cookies enable additional functionality, such as saving preferences, allowing social interactions, and making reservations at our establishments through our Websites.

Cookies with a purpose pending investigation:

When the website is launched, you will be asked for your consent to install cookies that are not strictly necessary for the website’s operation or that do not respond to your personalization options, such as analytical or personalized advertising cookies.

III. Who uses cookies
The information obtained through cookies on a Website can be used by both the website owner and third parties who provide services to it.
In this case, the information from cookies used on this Website is processed solely by BLACKPEARL, as the website owner.

IV. Regarding our Social Media
BLACKPEARL is present on major social networks, recognizing itself as responsible for processing the data of its followers, fans, subscribers, commentators, and other user profiles (“Followers”). The processing that BLACKPEARL will carry out with such data will be, at most, what the social network allows for company pages. Therefore, BLACKPEARL may inform its Followers through any authorized means by social networks about its activities, presentations, offers, and provide personalized customer service. In no case will BLACKPEARL obtain data from social networks unless the user has given their explicit consent.

V. Deactivation, uninstallation, and deletion of cookies
You have the option to allow, block, or delete cookies installed on your device by configuring your browser settings.
The way to disable cookies varies for each browser, but it can typically be done from the Tools or Options menu. You can also consult the browser’s Help menu where you can find instructions. The user can choose at any time which cookies should work on this website.
You can allow, block, or delete cookies installed on your device by configuring the options of the browser installed on your computer:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge: windows.microsoft.com

• Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org

• Chrome: support.google.com

• Safari: safari.helpmax.net

• Opera: help.opera.com

Additionally, you can manage your browser’s cookie storage through tools like:

• Ghostery: www.ghostery.com

• Your online choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

If you block or delete cookies, we may not be able to maintain your preferences, and some features of our website may not be operational, or we may need to request your authorization to use them again.

VI. Acceptance of the Cookies Policy
Upon first accessing our Website, we display information about the Cookies Policy. Upon receiving this information, you can take the following actions:

• Accept cookies: All website functionalities will be enabled. Additionally, the notice will not be displayed again when accessing any page on the portal.

• Reject cookies: Cookies will not be installed in your browser, but some of the website’s functionalities may not be available.

• Modify settings: You can obtain more information about cookies, which ones are used on this Website, BLACKPEARL’s Cookies Policy, and modify the cookie settings to suit your preferences.

At any time, you can manage your cookie consents used on the Website through the cookie settings console.

If you have accepted third-party cookies and wish to delete them, you must do so according to the options provided by the browser you are using, as explained in the section “V. Deactivation, uninstallation, and deletion of cookies,” or from the settings system provided by the third party itself.

If you wish to obtain more information about your privacy, you can do so by consulting our Privacy Policy.