Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Integral Social Media (Visitec S.A.) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website ism.ec.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Essential Functionality: Remember your consent preferences and website settings
- Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
- Performance: Measure website performance and identify technical issues
- Marketing: Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ism_cookie_consent_given |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | Permanent (until 2099) |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.
The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including:
- Number of visitors to the site
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Where visitors came from
- Browser and device information
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Social Media Cookies
Our website includes links to social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). These platforms may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. We do not control these cookies.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Instructions for popular browsers:
5.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. By clicking "I Accept," you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies.
5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without cookies.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
6.1 Web Beacons
We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in combination with cookies to track user activity. These are small graphic images that allow us to analyze website usage patterns.
6.2 Local Storage
We may use browser local storage to save website preferences and improve performance. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Please check this page periodically for updates. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
8. Your Privacy Rights
For information about your data protection rights and how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Visitec S.A. (Integral Social Media)
Email: info@ism.ec
Phone: +593 984 81 44 97
Website: ism.ec
🍪 We value your privacy
We use cookies and analytics to understand how you use our site and improve your experience. This includes Google Analytics for tracking site usage.
By clicking "Accept", you consent to analytics tracking. Learn more in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.