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Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the legal texts and the Privacy Policy of (i) the website https://www.mecena.co/ (hereinafter referred to as the "Website") and (ii) the MECENA application (hereinafter referred to as the "Application"), owned by MECENA TECH S.L. (hereinafter referred to as "MECENA"), with NIF B-44920247 and registered address at Avenida de Brasil 17, 28020, Madrid, and email address for privacy purposes: [email protected]

Accessing and browsing the Website and the Application, as well as accepting the corresponding cookie banner and its settings, imply acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth in this Cookie Policy.

In order to facilitate navigation on the Website and the Application, MECENA informs you that it uses cookies or other similar functionality files (hereinafter referred to as "Cookies"). In any case, we inform you that MECENA is responsible for these Cookies and for processing the data obtained through them, deciding on the purpose, content, and use of the information collected. Furthermore, this Website does not install our Cookies on Users' devices until they have accepted their installation.

1. What is a Cookie?

Cookies are files that contain small amounts of information that are downloaded to the user's device when they visit a website or application, associated only with an anonymous user and their device, and sometimes provide evidence that allows access to the user's personal data.Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet, and their main purpose is to recognize the user each time they access the Website or the Application, allowing for an improved quality and a better use of both environments, customizing the services offered, and providing the user with information of interest or potential interest based on their usage. In any case, the user can access their browser's settings to modify and/or block the installation of Cookies sent from the Website, without preventing access to the content.

2. Use of Cookies by MECENA

Users expressly authorize the use of this information for the purposes indicated, through the channels enabled for this purpose on the Website or the Application, without prejudice to their right to reject, disable, or configure the use of Cookies. If Cookies are deactivated or rejected, it may result in suboptimal browsing on the Website or the Application, and some of the available features may not function correctly.In particular, MECENA is using Cookies for the following purposes. If MECENA were to use other Cookies in the future for the purpose of providing more and better services, the user will be informed accordingly.

The installation of these Cookies on the user's device will always occur after obtaining consent and/or configuring them.This Cookie Policy provides general information about all the Cookies used on the Application and the Website. However, for informational purposes for the user, Cookies that are necessary for the operation of the Application or the Website will be enabled by default, and the user may disable or reject them, in compliance with current regulations.

3. Types and Objectives of Cookies Used

Both on the Website and in the Application, both proprietary and third-party cookies are used. Depending on the entity that manages the data obtained through Cookies, they are grouped as follows:
- Proprietary: Those sent to the editor who provides the service requested by the user.
- Third-party: Not managed by the editor but by a third party who manages the data obtained through Cookies.

Depending on their duration:
- Session Cookies: They remain during the user's access and navigation on the site and are deleted once the user leaves the Website or the Application.
- Permanent Cookies: They remain stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a defined period of time by the Cookie controller.

4. Cookies Used on the Website or the Application

MECENA uses both proprietary and third-party cookies.

4.1 Necessary Cookies
These are considered essential cookies for navigation on both environments as they facilitate the user's use of their features or tools, such as identifying the session, accessing restricted access areas, ensuring navigation security. Without these cookies, the mentioned functions would be disabled.In this sense, MECENA uses these proprietary cookies for the following purposes:
- Identifying the user's session to keep it active during navigation.
- Identifying the user's session to prevent possible attacks and request forgeries.
- Identifying the user's cookie settings.
- Identifying the server used by the user.
- Configuring web firewall security.
- Verifying the connection with the servers (in these cases, these cookies may be third-party cookies, but they will always have the described purpose).
- Optimizing web response time with caching functionality.

4.2. Analytical Cookies
These cookies are used to analyze the user's navigation on the Website or the Application, as well as to keep track of it. Some of these cookies identify the user, while others only use aggregated data.

4.2.1. MECENA Analytical Cookies

MECENA, through the Website and the Application, uses its own cookies for security in both environments as well as for analytical purposes. Specifically, these cookies are:

Cookies: _csrfToken
Owner: MECENA.cash
Purpose: Ensures secure navigation by preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF). This cookie is essential for web and visitor security.
Expiration: 1 day

Cookies: INGRESSCOOKIE
Owner: MECENA.cash
Purpose:This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.
Expiration: Session

Cookies: rc::a
Owner: gstatic.com
Purpose: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. It is beneficial for the website to generate valid reports on its usage.
Expiration: Persistent

Cookies: rc::c
Owner: gstatic.com
Purpose: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.
Expiration: Session

4.2.2. Behavioral Advertising Cookies

These are cookies that, processed by us or third parties, allow us to analyze your Internet browsing habits so that we can show you advertising related to your browsing profile.

Cookies: session-details
Owner: static.web-repository.com
Purpose: Unclassified
Expiration: Persisten

Cookies: twplatform-time-cd-1640783890443
Owner: MECENA.cash
Purpose: Unclassified
Expiration: 7 days

Cookies: wplatform-time-cd-1640783890450
Owner: MECENA.cash
Purpose: Unclassified
Expiration: 7 days

Cookies: wplatform-time-cd-1640783890457
Owner: MECENA.cash
Purpose: Unclassified
Expiration: 7 days

Cookies: wplatform-time-cd-1640784475317
Owner: MECENA.cash
Purpose: Unclassified
Expiration: 7 days

5. User Configuration to Avoid Cookies

In compliance with current regulations, users can configure the installation of Cookies on the Website or the Application through specifically enabled channels. Using this tool, the User can accept all Cookies, reject all of them (if they are not necessary for the operation of the website), or configure them gradually.

Likewise, MECENA provides users of the Website or the Application with information that allows them to configure their internet browser(s) to maintain their privacy and security regarding Cookies. Therefore, information and links to the official support sites of major browsers are provided so that each user can decide whether to accept the use of Cookies or not.

It is possible to block Cookies through the browser's configuration tools, or alternatively, each user can configure their browser to notify them when a server wants to save a Cookie:

If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, you will find the option in the Tools menu > Internet Options > Privacy > Settings. To learn more, visit this link:
http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows-vista/block-or-allow-Cookies and http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows7/how-to-manage-Cookies-in-internet-explorer-9.

If you use Firefox, you will find the option in the Tools menu > Options > Privacy > Cookies. To learn more, visit this link:
http://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-Cookies-que-los-sitios-we.

If you use Chrome, in the Options section > Advanced Options > Privacy. To learn more, visit this link:
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=es

If you use Opera, in the Security and Privacy option, you can configure the browser. To learn more, visit this link:
http://help.opera.com/Windows/11.50/es-ES/cookies.html

If you use Safari, you will find the option in the Preferences/Privacy menu. To learn more, visit this link:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=es_ES

If you use Microsoft Edge, in the Settings and More option > Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services. To learn more, visit this link:
https://support.microsoft.com/search/results?query=cookies+Microsoft+Edge&isEnrichedQuery=true

If you use Microsoft Edge, in the Settings and More option > Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services. To learn more, visit this link:
https://support.microsoft.com/search/results?query=cookies+Microsoft+Edge&isEnrichedQuery=true

6. Cookies on Mobile Devices

MECENA also uses cookies or other storage devices on mobile devices.Those cookies that are not mandatory for browsing this Website can be disabled in the Website's settings.These settings can be found in the footer of the Website. Additionally, similar to computer browsers, mobile device browsers allow for changes in privacy options or settings to disable or delete cookies.

If you wish to modify privacy options, please follow the instructions provided by your mobile device browser developer.Below, you can find some examples of links that will guide you on how to modify privacy options on your mobile device:

iOS: (
http://goo.gl/61xevS)
Windows Phone: (
https://goo.gl/tKyb0y)
Chrome Mobile: (
http://goo.gl/XJp7N)
Opera Mobile: (
http://goo.gl/Nzr8s7)

7. Information Regarding Your Data

To exercise any of your data protection rights and to understand (i) the purposes of processing and the legal basis for processing; (ii) recipients or categories of recipients of personal data; (iii) international transfers; (iv) retention periods; (v) data subject rights; (vi) the existence of automated decisions, including profiling, you can access MECENA's Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to the Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be modified based on legislative and regulatory requirements or in order to adapt the policy to instructions from the Spanish Data Protection Agency. Therefore, users are advised to visit it periodically. When significant changes are made to this Cookie Policy, they will be communicated to users via email.

Last updated: September 27, 2023.