This Cookie Policy explains how ARTCAVA (Celler Can Batlle S.L.) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, and how you can control them. By using our website with cookies enabled in your browser, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy (unless you opt-out via our consent tool or browser settings as described below). This policy is intended to be compliant with the EU ePrivacy Directive and relevant national implementations, as well as to provide transparency in line with GDPR.
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners or to remember things about you (like your preferences). Cookies can be “first-party” (served by us directly to your device) or “third-party” (served by an external service or provider on our behalf). Cookies can also be session-based (temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
Why we use cookies: We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Generally, the cookies we use fall into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website and to use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for (such as adding items to your cart or proceeding to checkout) cannot be provided. For example, necessary cookies help remember your session login or maintain your shopping cart. Because these cookies are necessary for the site to function, they do not require consent.
Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors, and to see how visitors navigate our website (pages they visit, time spent, any errors encountered, etc.). This helps us improve the way our website works, for example by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily and identifying aspects of the user experience that can be enhanced. We use third-party analytics tools, primarily Google Analytics, to collect and analyze this information. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized (we do not receive personally identifying information through analytics cookies). We will only deploy analytical cookies with your prior consent, as these are not strictly necessary.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to provide certain functionalities or to remember choices you make (such as language or region selection, or other preferences) to personalize your experience. For instance, a functionality cookie might remember your preferred language so we can present the site in that language on future visits. Another example could be storing your login details so you can stay logged in between visits (if you choose an option like “remember me”). These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. We currently use minimal functionality cookies beyond what’s strictly necessary, but if we do (for example, to remember preferences), it will also generally require consent unless it’s strictly a necessary preference (like storing cookie consent choices themselves).
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: ARTCAVA uses advertising cookies to track browsing habits and activity, in order to deliver personalized advertisements or marketing messages relevant to you. These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed, as well as information about your browsing outside our site. We (or third-party ad networks or social media platforms) use this info to make our advertising more relevant to your interests. For example, we may use Facebook Pixel or Google Ads cookies to help us with remarketing (showing you ads about ARTCAVA on other sites after you’ve visited our site) or to track the effectiveness of our ad campaigns. We will only set advertising cookies on your device if you expressly consent, as these are non-essential.
We want to be fully transparent: if you do not consent to analytical or targeting cookies, our site will still be fully usable (perhaps with slightly less personalized content or slower performance analytics on our end). Your choice will not affect the core services.
Cookies in use (and third-party involvement): Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies that may be set when using our site, categorized as above. (We provide names and purposes for transparency; actual cookie names may vary slightly.)
Necessary: PHPSESSID (maintains session state for user, e.g., remembering your cart contents), cookie_consent (remembers your cookie preferences so we don’t ask every time), etc. These ensure basic functionality. They are first-party and last only for the session or a short time.
Analytics: Google Analytics cookies such as _ga, _gid, _gat (unique identifiers used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website). These cookies are third-party (served by Google) and persist for varying periods (from the browser session up to 2 years). We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization turned on, so it truncates your IP address. Data from Google Analytics helps us improve site performance and marketing. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits is governed by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics (see ‘Managing cookies’ below).
Advertising: Facebook Pixel cookies like _fbp (used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers), Google advertising cookies such as IDE or test_cookie (used by Google’s advertising services to remember your preferences and tailor ads on Google networks). These allow us to show you ARTCAVA ads on platforms like Facebook/Instagram or Google’s network if you’ve visited our site (and to avoid showing them to completely uninterested audiences). They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure ad campaign effectiveness. These cookies typically persist for a few months. Again, these are only set if you give consent.
(Note: The specific cookies and third parties in use may change. We will update this policy if we significantly change which cookies we use. Third-party providers (like Google, Facebook) may also change their cookies names and policies over time.)
Google Consent Mode and Consent Management: We have implemented a cookie consent banner (often referred to as a Consent Management Platform or CMP) on our site. This tool will pop up when you first visit, asking you to choose which categories of cookies you consent to. Until you make a selection, and unless you consent, non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising) will not be set. If you accept, say, only analytics but not advertising, our site will honor that – only analytics cookies will run. We utilize Google Consent Mode v2 in conjunction with our CMP. Google Consent Mode is a framework by Google that allows its tags (Analytics, Ads) to adjust their behavior based on user consent status. In practice, this means if you opt out of analytics, Google Analytics won’t write normal cookies or will use cookieless pings. If you opt out of ads, Google’s ad tags won’t use ad storage cookies. Consent Mode helps us get basic aggregated data even when cookies are denied (via anonymous signals), and helps ensure compliance by preventing unauthorized tracking. Essentially, no analytics or advertising cookies are activated on our site unless you have consented, thanks to this setup. If you only consent to some, Google tags operate in a limited mode for the others (e.g., “denied” state). This approach allows us to respect user privacy while still gathering some useful metrics in aggregate to improve our services.
Managing cookies:
On our website: When you first visit our site, you will see the cookies consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can revisit your choices at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link (usually found in the footer of the website or the banner itself) to bring the controls back up.
Via your browser: Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set or updated, or to block cookies altogether. Each browser is different, so check the “help” menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences. However, please note that if you disable cookies entirely, many websites (including ours) may not function properly (for example, you won’t be able to add items to your cart or proceed to checkout as those require session cookies).
Opt-outs: For third-party advertising cookies, there are additional methods to opt-out: For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) which prevents Analytics from collecting data. For interest-based advertising from Google, you can adjust your ad settings at Google’s Ad Personalization page (https://adssettings.google.com) when logged into your Google account. For Facebook, you can adjust ad preferences in your Facebook account settings, or use industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page (http://optout.aboutads.info). Keep in mind that opting out does not mean you will see no ads, only that ads may be less relevant to your interests.
Changes to this policy: We may update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “last updated” date at the bottom of this section indicates when it was last revised. If we make significant changes, we may notify you via the website or by other means. Nonetheless, we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy, and agree to the storing of cookies on your device (as per your consent selections) to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Last Updated: 01/10/2025
Consent Clauses for Forms
Contact Form: I have read and accept the Privacy Policy, and I consent to the processing of my personal data by Celler Can Batlle S.L. in order to respond to my contact request.
Newsletter Sign-up Form: I agree to subscribe to the newsletter and receive promotional emails from ARTCAVA. I confirm that I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy.
Checkout Form (Order Completion): I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions of Purchase and the Privacy Policy. (I also confirm that I am at least 18 years of age, as required to purchase alcoholic products.)