Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's device by the internet browser. They are widely used to make websites work generally or more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Purposes

Columbia uses cookies to collect and store information regarding the user's personal preferences when visiting the website. This information consists of data relating to browsing preferences and pages visited by the user through the sending of one or more cookies or anonymous identifiers, which are collected automatically.
Please be aware that this information is used to improve and personalize the browsing experience on the website in order to align the presentation of our website with the user's personal interests. When carrying out this type of processing of collected data, Columbia guarantees to observe the applicable data protection principles, so that the use of the information collected for purposes other than those stated in this Policy will not be permitted.

Types of Cookies used

• Strictly Necessary Cookies:These cookies allow navigation and use of applications, as well as access to secure areas of the website. Without strictly necessary cookies, the website will not function properly.
• Functionality Cookies:These cookies are used to ensure the availability of additional website functionalities or to save the preferences defined by the user when browsing the internet, whenever using the same device.

How to manage Cookies

Internet browsers, in general, are configured to automatically accept cookies, but the user can change the settings to block them. Please note that it may be necessary to update the website page for the new settings to take effect.
We emphasize that any changes may influence interaction with our website, including the possibility of generating errors in some of its features.

Update of this Policy

This Policy may be changed at any time, as Columbia adopts new technologies, as well as to remain up to date with the purposes for which we use cookies and best data protection practices. Therefore, we recommend that you visit our website from time to time to stay up to date with how we use cookies.