Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your preferences or previous actions.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to site owners. At Miradacentrada, we use cookies responsibly and transparently to improve your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled in our systems, although you can configure your browser to block or alert you about them. However, this may affect site functionality.

Necessary cookies we use:

• gv_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences to avoid showing the banner on each visit (duration: 12 months)
• gv_session: Maintains your browsing session state (duration: until browser closes)
• gv_language: Remembers your language preference (Spanish or English) (duration: 12 months)

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, collecting information anonymously. All collected data is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They help us improve site functionality.

Analytics cookies we may use (only with your consent):

• gv_analytics: Collects information about how you use the site (pages visited, time spent, traffic source) (duration: 12 months)
• gv_page_views: Counts page views for internal analysis (duration: 6 months)

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your choices (such as your preferred language) and provide enhanced and more personalized features.

Functionality cookies we use (only with your consent):

• gv_preferences: Stores your display and navigation preferences (duration: 12 months)
• gv_ui_state: Remembers the state of expandable/collapsible interface elements (duration: 30 days)

3. Purpose of Cookies

We use cookies for the following specific purposes:

• Essential functionality: Enable basic navigation and use of site features (necessary cookies)
• Remember preferences: Maintain your language settings and other preferences between sessions
• Usage analysis: Understand how visitors use the site to improve its structure and content
• Performance measurement: Evaluate website performance and identify areas for improvement
• Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activities

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Behavioral advertising or retargeting
• Sharing personal information with third parties for commercial purposes
• Tracking your activity on other websites

4. Third-Party Cookies

On some occasions, we use third-party cookies from trusted sources. The following section details what third-party cookies you may encounter through this site:

• UIkit Framework: The CSS framework we use may set temporary cookies for component functionality (duration: session)
• Font Awesome: For efficient icon loading may use cache cookies (duration: variable according to CDN configuration)

These third-party cookies are limited to technical functionality and are not used for advertising tracking.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over which cookies are installed on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

5.1 Site Cookie Preferences Panel

When you first visit Miradacentrada, a cookie banner appears that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies (necessary, analytics, and functionality)
• Reject optional cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be installed)
• Customize your preferences by categorizing by cookie type

You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link that appears in the footer of our website. This will reopen the preferences panel.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. To learn more about managing cookies in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy and security > Cookies and site data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note that blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may affect website functionality.

5.3 Deleting Existing Cookies

You can delete cookies already stored on your device through your browser settings. This will delete all cookies from all websites. Note that you may also lose saved information (e.g., language preferences, saved settings).

6. Cookies and Personal Data

The cookies we use do not directly store personally identifiable information. However, some technical data collected (such as IP address) may be considered personal data under Guatemala's data protection legislation.

When cookies collect data that may be considered personal:

• They will only be used for the purposes described in this policy
• They will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• They will be kept secure and protected against unauthorized access
• They will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except as required by law

7. Cookie Duration

The cookies we use have different validity periods:

• Session cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specific period (from 30 days to 12 months, depending on type) or until you manually delete them

The specific duration of each cookie is detailed in the "Types of Cookies We Use" section of this policy.

8. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a prominent notice on our website
• Requesting consent renewal when legally required

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. More Information about Cookies

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit the following independent educational resources:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org

10. Contact

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle cookies at Miradacentrada, you can contact us at:

• Email: info@miradacentrada.com
• Phone: +502 2427 7200
• Postal address: Bayer de Guatemala, Calzada Mateo Flores 6-30, Guatemala City, Guatemala

We strive to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.