Cookie Policy

The Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) informs users about the use of cookies on its website: americasbd.org

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are files that can be downloaded onto your device through web pages. They are essential tools for delivering many information society services. Among other things, they allow a website to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or their device and, based on the information collected, can be used to recognize the user and improve the services provided.

TYPES OF COOKIES

Depending on the entity managing the domain from which the cookies are sent and processing the data obtained, cookies can be classified as:

  • First-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s terminal from a computer or domain managed by the website owner and from which the service requested by the user is provided.

  • Third-party cookies: These are sent to the user’s terminal from a computer or domain that is not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data collected through the cookies.

If cookies are installed from a domain managed by the website owner but the information is managed by a third party, they will not be considered first-party cookies.

Cookies can also be classified by the amount of time they remain stored in the user’s browser:

  • Session cookies: Designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a website. They are typically used to store information needed to provide the service requested by the user on a single occasion (e.g., a list of purchased items).

  • Persistent cookies: These store data on the user’s device for a defined period, which can range from a few minutes to several years, as set by the cookie owner.

Lastly, cookies can be categorized according to their purpose:

  • Technical cookies: These allow users to browse a website, platform, or application and use different features or services, such as traffic control, session identification, accessing restricted areas, remembering the items in a shopping cart, completing a purchase, registering for events, using security elements, storing content for videos or audio, or sharing content on social media.

  • Customization cookies: These enable users to access services with general predefined features based on criteria on their device, such as language, browser type, or regional settings.

  • Analytics cookies: These allow website owners to track and analyze user behavior. The information collected is used to measure website activity and create user browsing profiles in order to make improvements based on usage patterns.

  • Advertising cookies: These enable the most efficient management of advertising spaces.

  • Behavioral advertising cookies: These store user behavior information obtained from continuous observation of browsing habits, which allows for the creation of specific user profiles to display advertising based on those profiles.

  • External social media cookies: These allow visitors to interact with content from different social platforms (e.g., Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). These cookies are created only for users of such networks, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.

DISABLING AND DELETING COOKIES

You can allow, block, or delete cookies installed on your device by adjusting the settings of your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may cause certain services to become unavailable. The method to disable cookies varies depending on the browser but is generally found in the Tools or Options menu. You may also consult your browser’s Help menu for more specific instructions. At any time, users can choose which cookies they wish to allow on this website.

You can manage cookies in your browser using the following links:

You may also manage cookie storage using tools such as:

COOKIES USED ON AMERICASBD.ORG

Below is a list of the cookies currently in use on this site, along with their type and purpose:

(Note: This section should be completed with specific cookie names and their functions, if available.)

COOKIE POLICY ACCEPTANCE

By using americasbd.org, you are deemed to accept the use of cookies. Nevertheless, a cookie notice is displayed at the top or bottom of each page when you begin a new session, in order to ensure you are informed.

Upon viewing this notice, you may choose from the following actions:

  • Accept Cookies: The notice will not reappear during the current session.

  • Close: The notice will be hidden on the current page.

  • Modify your settings: You can learn more about cookies, review the americasbd.org Cookie Policy, and adjust your browser settings.