Cookie Policy

1. PURPOSE

Through this document, CONSTRUCTORA CARPOL S.A.S. (hereinafter “THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY”), in compliance with Law 1581 of 2012, regarding the provision of electronic communications services, hereby informs you about the cookies used on this website and the purpose of their use.

2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE DATA CONTROLLER

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are text files that collect information through a website about a user's or their device's browsing habits and could eventually form a database.

They are used to make websites function more efficiently, as well as to provide statistical information to site owners. The information collected will be considered Personal Data if it meets the following characteristics: (i) it relates to aspects that are unique and specific to a natural person; (ii) it allows the person to be identified, to a greater or lesser extent, based on the overall picture obtained from that information and other data; (iii) ownership of the data rests exclusively with the data subject, a situation that is not altered by its collection by a third party; and (iv) its processing is subject to special rules (principles) regarding its collection, management, and disclosure.

In this case, in accordance with Law 1581 of 2012, this information may only be processed with the consent of the data subject, who has the right to choose whether or not their information may be used. That is why, as you browse our website, a cookie «pop-up window» will appear, allowing you to decide which cookies will be used on each page of the website you are visiting.

4. Informed Consent Regarding Cookies

Cookies that require the user’s informed consent: By accepting this policy, I hereby provide prior, express, and informed authorization to THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and its website to process my personal data through the use of cookies, in accordance with the processing methods and purposes mentioned above. Furthermore, I am aware that I may opt out of the processing of my data or information by configuring my browser appropriately to accept or reject cookies. However, it is important to note that blocking cookies in your browser may limit your full access to all the website’s features.

5. How Is Your Consent Obtained?

When you visit our website for the first time, you are asked to accept or reject the use of cookies via a dedicated information banner.

Please note that, in accordance with regulations, cookies that are necessary for the website to function are not subject to your consent and therefore cannot be disabled in our cookie management tool. You can prevent their use by changing your browser settings (in the “How to Reject Cookies” section), but the quality of your experience on the website may be affected.

6. Types of Cookies

a) Depending on the entity that manages them, there are first-party cookies (those sent to the user’s device from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided) and third-party cookies (those sent to the user’s device from a server or domain that is not managed by the publisher, but rather by another entity that processes the data obtained through the cookies).

b) Depending on how long they remain active, there are session cookies (designed to collect and store data while the user is accessing a website) and persistent cookies (in which data is stored on the user’s device and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the cookie issuer—which can range from a few minutes to several years).

c) Depending on the purpose for which the collected information is processed, it may be:

6.1. Technical Cookies

Technical cookies are those strictly necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the website and the provision of the services requested by users. Their purpose is to enable, facilitate, and ensure electronic communication between the user and the platform, including, among other things, the detection and correction of connection errors, the identification of sessions and access points, the management of website security, the preservation of browsing preferences, the temporary storage of information provided in forms, access to user accounts, the functionality of online support tools (chat or chatbot), and other services essential to the operation of the portal.

These cookies are essential for browsing and using the features available on the website; therefore, they cannot be disabled by the user while using the platform. Consequently, their installation and use do not require prior authorization, as they serve a purpose that is strictly necessary for the provision of the services expressly requested by the data subject, in accordance with applicable regulations regarding personal data protection and e-commerce.

The use of these cookies allows customers, users, visitors, suppliers, and other interested parties to browse the website securely and efficiently, as well as to access and use the various features, tools, and services available on the website.

6.2. Advertising and Content Personalization Cookies

We use advertising and personalization cookies to provide content, products, services, and ads tailored to users' interests and preferences, as well as to improve their browsing experience on our website and on third-party platforms.

These cookies allow us to create user profiles based on the information you voluntarily provide and your interactions with our digital channels, including data such as first name, last name, email address, job title, browsing preferences, interests, and consumption habits.

The information collected is used, among other purposes, to:

• Display personalized content and offers.
• Display ads that are more relevant to the user.
• Avoid repetitive ad displays.
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and content strategies.
• To improve the browsing experience and interaction with our services.

The use of these cookies requires the user's prior, express, and informed consent, which may be granted, configured, or revoked at any time using the cookie management tools available on the website.

6.3. Analytics Cookies

We use analytical cookies to measure website usage and performance, understand user interaction, and continuously improve the browsing experience.

These cookies collect information about activity on the site, including pages visited, time spent on the site, frequency of visits, and the device and browser used.

The information collected may be used to generate usage statistics, identify browsing trends, and create profiles of interests and preferences related to our products and services. It may also be combined with information previously provided by the user, in accordance with the authorizations granted and our Personal Data Processing Policy.

The use of these cookies requires the user's prior, express, and informed consent.

6.4. Social Media Cookies

We use social media cookies for advertising, analytics, and measurement purposes, in order to display ads for our products and services, evaluate their effectiveness, and understand how users interact with that content on digital platforms.

These cookies also allow us to integrate third-party features, such as content-sharing buttons, links to social media, and other interactive services embedded on our website.

Through these technologies, social media platforms can collect information about users’ browsing and interactions, and even identify them while they are logged in to those platforms, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms to learn how they handle the information they collect and the options available for managing your privacy and advertising preferences.

The use of these cookies requires the user's prior, express, and informed consent, which may be granted, modified, or revoked at any time using the cookie settings tools available on the website.

7. Cookie Management

If the user chooses not to authorize the use of cookies, LA CONSTRUCTORA will only use the cookies necessary to enable navigation of the website, without storing any other cookies.

However, if the user continues to browse the website without denying consent, it will be understood that they accept the use of cookies, as mentioned above. It is important to note that the user can customize which types of cookies they wish to accept or reject. If the user accepts third-party cookies, they will need to delete them directly through their browser’s cookie management settings, if they so choose. Instructions on how to do this will be provided.

The information collected through cookies will be retained for as long as is strictly necessary to fulfill the purposes described or for the periods specified by each technology provider.

Users can restrict, block, or delete cookies from LA CONSTRUCTORA or any other website using their browser.

You can disable the cookies used on this website without affecting its functionality; however, the information collected by these cookies about the use of our website and the effectiveness of the ads displayed on it allows us to improve our services and generate revenue, which enables us to offer you a great deal of content for free.

When making changes to your cookie settings, it is important to note that LA CONSTRUCTORA cannot guarantee that all features of the website will function properly.

7.1. Disabling, Enabling, and Deleting Cookies

At any time, you can access your browser settings to accept or reject all cookies, or select which cookies you allow and which you do not, however, if you disable one or more cookies, certain features of this website may be affected as a result (please note that navigation cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website’s basic features).

Users can disable both the installation and use of cookies. To disable the installation and use of cookies, users must follow the browser-specific procedure outlined below:

• Internet Edge: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Settings. For more information, see Microsoft Support or the browser's Help section.
• Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> Custom Settings. For more information, see Mozilla Support or the browser's Help section.
• Chrome: Settings -> Show advanced options -> Privacy -> Content settings. For more information, see Google Support or the browser's Help section.
• Safari: Preferences -> Security. For more information, see Apple Support or the browser's Help section.
• To disable cookies on your cell phone, refer to the device manual for more information.

8. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS AND APPLICABLE PROCEDURE

The CONSTRUCTION COMPANY will at all times ensure respect for and protection of the rights of personal data subjects, including the rights of access, update, correction, deletion, revocation of consent, and objection to processing, in accordance with current regulations on personal data protection.

To learn about the procedure and the channels available for exercising these rights, please refer to our Personal Data Processing Policy, available on our website.

9. AMENDMENTS

This cookie policy is subject to change in accordance with legal requirements or to bring it into compliance with the guidelines of the relevant data protection authority. Therefore, we advise users to review our cookie policy periodically.

In the event of significant changes to this policy, we are committed to notifying users of such changes through a notice on our website.