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Cookies Policy

i) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files with relevant information that are downloaded onto the user’s access device (computer, mobile phone/smartphone or tablet) through the browser when a website is visited by the user.

The use of cookies not only enables the website to recognise the user’s device the next time they visit it, but also improves the operation and experience of this website.

The cookies used by Bison Bank on its website do not collect personal information that could identify the user. They only process and keep general information, namely the form or place of origin of the users’ access and the way that they use Bison Bank’s website, among other aspects.

The cookies only keep demographic data and information related to the users’ preferences.

The users may, at any time, through their browser, decide to be notified of the reception of cookies, and may block their entry into their system. However, it should be highlighted that rejection of the use of cookies on Bison Bank’s website could result in precluding access to some of its areas and not permit the entire browsing experience on Bison Bank’s website.

ii) What are cookies used for?

Cookies are used to help determine the usefulness, interest and number of uses of websites, enabling faster and more efficient browsing, and eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.

iii) What type of cookies do we use?

Each cookie used has a function and an expiry date. Regarding function, the cookies used may be:

Essential cookies – Some cookies are essential to access specific areas of Bison Bank’s website. These enable browsing Bison Bank’s website and using its applications, such as access to secure areas of Bison Bank’s website through login. Without these cookies, the services requiring them cannot be made available.

Functional cookies – These cookies enable remembering the user’s preferences relative to browsing on Bison Bank’s website. Accordingly, the users do not need to reset and personalise it each time they visit it.

Analytical cookies – These cookies are used to analyse the way that Bison Bank’s website is used, enabling the highlighting of articles or services that could be of interest to the users, the monitoring Bison Bank’s website performance, and knowledge of which are the most popular pages, what is the most effective method of links between pages or to determine the reason why some pages are receiving error messages. These cookies are used for purposes of creation and statistical analysis only, and never collect information of personal nature. This means that Bison Bank can provide a high-quality experience by personalising its offer and rapidly identify and correct any problems that may arise.

Regarding expiry date, the cookies used may be:

Permanent cookies – These are stored on the user’s access devices (computer, mobile phone/smartphone or tablet), at browser level, and are used whenever the user returns to Bison Bank’s website. Generally speaking, they are used to direct the browsing according to the user’s interests, enabling Bison Bank to provide a more personalised service.

Session cookies – These are temporary cookies available until the session is closed. Next time the users access their browser, these cookies will no longer be stored. The information obtained by these cookies enables managing the sessions, identifying problems and providing a better browsing experience.

iv) Blocking the use of cookies

All browsers enable the user to accept, refuse or delete cookies. This can be done by selecting the appropriate definitions in the browser. Users are thus allowed to partially or completely deactivate the cookies used on Bison Bank’s website at any given time. For further information, see the instructions and manuals of the actual browser.

Nevertheless, we inform you that by deactivating the cookies on Bison Bank’s website it might not function properly.

Further information on cookies – www.allaboutcookies.org.

The following table provides an explanation of the Cookies used on Our website and their purpose:

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