Cookie Notice

This cookie notice provides information about the types of cookies Spain Startup and Investor Services S.L  uses and why we use them.

Your access to, and use of, the Site http://www.southsummit.io . We inform you about the our cookies Policy .

1.- INFORMATION ABOUT THE DATA CONTROLLER

This website http://www.southsummit.io uses cookies and/or similar technologies that store and retrieve information when you browse. In this Cookies Policy, we explain what cookies are, what they are used for, and how you can configure and/or disable them if you wish. We also tell you what types of cookies are used, and for what purpose, by the company Spain Startup and
Investor Services S.L responsible for the website http://www.southsummit.io through which you have accessed this Cookie (the «Website»), which is duly identified:
Responsible: Spain Startup and Investor Services S.L – CIF B86685294- Hereinafter Spain Startup)
Registered office: Paseo de la Castellana Nº 70 piso primero . 28046, Madrid (Madrid), Spain
Address: Paseo de la Castellana Nº 70 piso primero . 28046, Madrid (Madrid), Spain
Contact: Tel. +34 915625784 – Emailprivacy@southsummit.io
Registration data: Madrid Mercantile Register Volume 30923 Book 0 Folio 40 Section 8 Page N.556561 1st Entry
Activity: Trading company specialising in the fields of training, entrepreneurship and professional development.
This cookie policy has been created to comply with Law 34/2002 of 11 July, on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSICE), and with the various guides published by the competent control authorities on the subject.
The legal obligations imposed by the regulations are twofold, the obligation to:
1. transparency that Spain Startup complies with by informing by means of this cookies policy and
2. the obligation to obtain consent via the pop-up banner that popped up you first http://www.southsummit.io.

2.- DEFINITION AND GENERIC FUNCTION OF COOKIES

2.1.-What are cookies?
Cookies are fundamental in the digital age to the functionality and experience of websites and online platforms. Here we explain their nature, purpose and use in the context of our website.
Nature of Cookies:
Definition: Cookies are small text files that websites store in the user’s browser. They are created when a user visits a website, online shop, intranet, online platform or similar.
Functionality: They allow the website to remember user actions and preferences, such as login, language, font size and other display settings.
Purposes and :
Variety of Uses: Cookies can have multiple uses, including:
User recognition: To facilitate the identification and personalisation of the user on successive visits.
Analysis of browsing habits: Collect information on the user’s browsing preferences and behaviour.
Content personalisation: Adjust the presentation of content according to the user’s preferences and needs.
Practical Example: A user visiting an online shop can benefit from cookies that remember their shopping cart, viewing preferences and previously visited products.
Use of Cookies by Spain Startup:
Specific Application: In section 3 of this policy, we will specifically detail how Spain Startup uses these technologies to enhance your experience on http://www.southsummit.io.
2.2.-Types of cookies according to the length of time they remain active
Understanding the different types of cookies based on their duration is essential to effectively manage privacy and user experience.
Here we detail the two main types: session cookies and persistent cookies.
Session Cookies:
Temporary Functionality: These cookies are used to collect and store information only for the duration of the user’s visit to the website.
Purpose: To store information necessary for the provision of services requested on a single occasion. For example, they may retain data from a form while browsing different pages of a registration or purchase process.
Characteristics: They are automatically deleted when the user closes their browser. This means that no user data is retained after the user logs out.
Persistent Cookies:
Extended Duration: session cookies, these cookies remain on the user’s device for a period, which can vary from minutes to several years.
Risks and : Although persistent cookies may pose greater privacy risks than session cookies, their responsible use can provide a more personalised and efficient user experience.
Usage Examples: These are useful for remembering user preferences for future visits, such as language selection or configuration options.
Importance of Cookie Management:
Compliance with the regulations: The correct categorisation and management of these cookies is essential to comply with the guidelines of the AEPD and the European control authorities.

Focus on Privacy: Measures should be taken to minimise risks to user privacy, especially with the use of persistent cookies, thus ensuring respect for their rights and freedoms.

2.3.-Types of cookies according to the entity that manages them
Classifying cookies according to the entity that manages them is essential to understand how your data is collected and processed.
This section explains the difference between first-party (own) cookies and third-party cookies.
First-party or Proprietary Cookies:
Definition: These are cookies that are sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain managed directly by the owner/publisher of the website.
Purpose and Use: These cookies are often essential to the operation of the website and enable functions such as maintaining the ‘s session, remembering language settings or shopping cart.
Example: A cookie that saves the user’s design preferences on the owner’s website. Third Party
Cookies:
De nition: These are those sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain that is not managed by the owner/publisher of the website, but by another entity.
Common Use: These cookies are often used for analytics, advertising and behavioural tracking purposes on different sites.
Example: A cookie from advertising platform that tracks user activity across multiple websites to deliver personalised advertisements.
Special Considerations:
Third Party Cookies Managed by the Owner: Even if the cookies are installed from the domain of the owner, if the information collected is managed by a third party, these cookies are considered third party cookies.
Transparency and Consent: It is crucial to inform users about the use of third party cookies and to obtain their consent in accordance with data protection regulations.

2.4.-Types of cookies according to their purpose
The use of cookies can have different natures, each adapted to specific needs and to improve the user experience on a website. The main types of cookies based on their purpose are described below:
Technical Purposes:
Description: These cookies are essential for the technical functioning of a website or application. They facilitate user navigation and the use of different options or services.
Examples of use: Controlling , identifying sessions, making online purchases, managing payments, or counting visits for software licence invoicing.
Importance: They are essential for the operability and security of online services.
Personalisation:
Description: They allow to personalise the user’s experience on the website by remembering specific preferences. Examples of use: Selecting the language, configuring the appearance of the service according to the
browser or region.
Regulatory Exceptions: These cookies may exempt from certain obligations if they are used exclusively for the preferences chosen by the user.
Analysis or Performance:
Description: Used to analyse user behaviour and improve website or application science. Examples of use:
Measuring website activity, making improvements based on usage analysis.
Impact on Service Improvement: They help to understand how users interact with the website, enabling user-driven improvements.
Behavioural advertising:
Description: These cookies track browsing habits to deliver personalised advertising.
Examples of use: Create a per l based on the user’s browsing habits to display relevant ads.
Privacy Considerations: Their use requires careful and transparent management due to the implications user privacy.
2.5.-Cookies exempted from complying with the regulations
It should be noted that cookies used for any of the following purposes are exempt from compliance with the obligations established in article 22.2 of the LSSI:
Only communication between the user’s equipment and the network.
Strictly to provide a service expressly requested by the user.
In this sense, the WG29, in its Opinion 4/201211 , interpreted that among the exempted cookies would be those that are intended for nality:
a. ◤User input» cookies (Session and user input cookies are typically used to track user actions when filling in online forms on
various pages, or as a shopping basket to keep track of items the user has selected by clicking a button).
b. ◤ User authentication or identification cookies (session cookies only).
c. ◤ User security cookies (e.g., cookies used to detect repeated and erroneous attempts to log in to

a. a website)
b. ◤ Media player session cookies.
c. ◤ Session cookies for load balancing.
d. ◤ User interface customisation cookies.
e. ◤ Certain plug-in cookies to exchange social content the exception only applies to users who have chosen to keep their session open).
Therefore, it can be understood that these cookies are excluded from the scope of application of article 22.2 of the LSSI, and, , it would not be necessary to inform or obtain consent for their use.

3.-INFORMATION ON THE TYPE OF COOKIES USED AND THEIR PURPOSE http://www.southsummit.io

The website http://www.southsummit.io of Spain Startup uses cookies, with the following terms and duration:
Cookie Domain Description Duration Type
_GRECAPTCHA www.google.com
Established by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect against malicious spam attacks.
6 months Needed
cookieyes-consent southsummit.io
Set by CookieYes to remember the user’s consent preferences. 1 year Needed _gcl_au southsummit.io
Used by Google AdSense to test advertising science on websites using their services. 3 months Analytics
_fbp southsummit.io
Con gured by Facebook to deliver relevant advertising on third-party
platforms. 3 months Advertising
YSC youtube.com
Established by YouTube to
track views of embedded
videos. Session Analytics
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE youtube.com User bandwidth estimation by
YouTube. 6 months Advertising
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA youtube.com
It helps YouTube determine ‘
privacy settings. 6 months Advertising
__Secure-ROLLTOUT_TOKEN youtube.com Security cookie used by YouTube. 6 months Needed
_ga southsummit.io
Con gured by Google Analytics
to distinguish unique users by
means of an anonymous identifier.
2 years Analytics
_ga_YMD686LEBN southsummit.io
Specific tracking cookie for
sessions and users in Analytics. 2 years Analytics
IDE doubleclick.net
Used by Google DoubleClick to
show relevant ads to users. 1 year Advertising
CLID clarity.ms User ID for Microsoft’s Clarity
service. 1 year Analytics
bcookie linkedin.com
Established by LinkedIn to track
usage of embedded services. 2 years Advertising
li_gc linkedin.com LinkedIn cookie to manage user
consent. 2 years Needed
lidc linkedin.com
Optimisation of data centre
selection by LinkedIn. 1 day Analytics
_clck southsummit.io Cookie used to record user
clickstream data. 1 year Analytics
MUID bing.com
Microsoft cookie to identify unique
browsers visiting its sites. 1 year Analytics
MR c.bing.com Used by Microsoft for marketing
analysis. 6 months Analytics

SRM_B c.bing.com Helps track user interaction with site content. 1 year Analytics
SM c.clarity.ms Con gured by Microsoft Clarity for user behaviour analysis. Session Analytics
test_cookie doubleclick.net Check if your browser accepts cookies. 15
minutes Needed
BROWNIE weglot.com Weglot cookie for translation support. 7 days Another

3.1.-Information on international data transfers to third countries carried out
Facebook Connect you can transfer data a USA More info at on following link:
https://www.facebook.com/legal/EU_data_transfer_addendum
Google Analytics can transfer data a USA. More info at on following link:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/11609059?hl=en

4.-THIRD PARTY SERVICES

4.1.-Integration with Third Party Platforms:
At Spain Startup we understand the importance of digital interaction on various platforms and services. However, it is essential to be aware of the privacy and cookie policies of third parties with whom we interact.
4.2.-Guidance for Users:
Recommendation: For users who visit or interact with our site on third party services, we recommend that you carefully review the privacy and cookie policies of those services.
List of Third Party Services:
Facebook: A social platform where we share content and communicate with our followers.
Twitter (‘X’): Used for communication and dissemination of news and updates.specify the purpose of this service.
LinkedIn: Used for professional connections and business updates.
Instagram: A platform for sharing images and videos, and for interacting with the audience.
YouTube: Used for sharing videos and multimedia content.
4.3.-Privacy and Cookie Considerations:
Third Party Policies: Each of these services has its own privacy and cookie management policy which may differ from ours.
User Responsibility: It is the user’s responsibility to review these policies to understand how their personal data and cookie preferences are handled on these platforms.
4.4.-Commitment of Spain Startup:
Link to Policies: We provide direct links and indications to access the privacy and cookie policies of these services for easy
reference:
Facebook
X
LinkedIn
Instagram
YouTube

5.-FOR HOW LONG WILL WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

In the fourth column of section 3 we detail the shelf life.

6.-ACCEPTANCE, REFUSAL OR CONFIGURATION OF COOKIES

6.1.-Information and Options for the User:
Spain Startup is committed to providing users with clear and accessible choices regarding the use of cookies on its website. With each login, relevant information is presented for the user to make informed decisions about the use of cookies.
6.2.-Actions Available to the User:
a. Accept Cookies:

a. Procedure: By selecting ‘Accept’, the cookie warning will not be displayed in future sessions on the website.
Additional Consideration: If you accept cookies from third parties, you should delete them your browser options (indicated in section 7 below) or as provided by the third party.
b. Reject Cookies:
Procedure: By choosing ‘Decline’, the cookie warning will no longer be displayed during the current session. Implications: This option may limit some functionality of the website.
c. Cookie settings:
Access to Detailed Information: A link or mechanism is provided to access more detailed information about Spain Startup’s cookie policy.
Modifying Preferences: You have the ability to adjust, restrict or block cookies at any time, which may affect the functionality of website.

7.-HOW TO MODIFY THE CONFIGURATION OF COOKIES

At Spain Startup we understand the importance of providing control and flexibility to our users with regard to cookie . Below, we provide detailed guidance on how you can modify your cookie settings in your browser.
7.1.-General Instructions for the Management of Cookies:
Access to Con gurations: You have the option to restrict, block or delete cookies from Spain Startup or any website, through your browser.
Help function: Each browser has a different procedure for managing cookies. Use the «Help» function of your browser for instructions.
7.2.-Steps for Common Browsers:
a. Internet Explorer:
Access: Go to ‘Tools’> ‘Internet Options’ > ‘Privacy’. Settings: Adjust the privacy level according to your preferences.
b. Firefox:
Access: Select ‘Options’> ‘Privacy & Security’.
Con guration: Customise your cookie and data storage options.
c. Chrome:
Access: Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Privacy and security’ > ‘Cookies and other site data’. Con
guration: Choose to allow, block or delete cookies.
d. Safari: Access: Under ‘Preferences’, select ‘Privacy’.
Settings: Manage your cookie and tracking preferences.
e. Opera:
Access: Go to ‘Settings’> ‘Advanced’> ‘Privacy & security’. Con guration:
Manage cookies and other site data.
7.3.-Additional Information and Resources:
In addition to the built-in help function, you can find online tutorials and guides that provide detailed steps for various browsers.
It is important to note that restricting or blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other online services.
7.4.-Spain Startup Commitment to Privacy:
We adhere to the guidelines of the AEPD and European supervisory authorities to ensure that our users can easily manage their privacy and data protection.

DATA SUBJECTS’ RIGHTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION ON DATA PROTECTION

We refer you to the privacy policy of Spain Startup and Investor Services S.L. located in the footer of our website http://www.southsummit.io.

9.- UPDATE OF THE COOKIES POLICY

9.1.-Commitment to Updating and Transparency:
At Spain Startup, we are committed to continuous improvement and adaptation to regulatory and technological changes. Therefore, our Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in cookie usage practices or relevant legislation.
9.2.-Recommendations for Users:
Regular Review: We advise you to review our Cookie Policy each time you visit our website http://www.southsummit.io to be always informed about how and for what purpose we use cookies. For more information about cookies, please visit www.auratechlegal.es, the law firm responsible drafting this policy for Spain Startup and Investor Services S.L .
Notification of Changes: While we strive to inform users of significant changes to our policy, regular review of the policy is the best way to keep up to date.