Legal notice
General Information
These provisions govern the use of the internet portal service (hereafter referred to as the 'Portal') provided by the Xunta de Galicia to internet users.
The Xunta de Galicia owns the second-level domain 'xunta.gal' and all its contents.
The content provided through the Portal is for informational purposes only and does not replace the official publication of provisions and acts that must be formally published in official bulletins. Although all reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, the Xunta de Galicia does not guarantee the absence of errors in the Portal's content, nor that it is completely up to date.
The Xunta de Galicia is not responsible for any damage or harm resulting from the unlawful or inappropriate use of the tools and information contained in the Portal, except in cases where it is subject to legal provisions in the strict exercise of its powers.
The Xunta de Galicia assumes no responsibility for connections to or content on external websites over which it has no control. Users of this portal must comply with the specific terms of use of such links in any case.
The Xunta de Galicia reserves the right to modify or update the information contained in the Portal or its configuration or presentation at any time and without prior notice.
Intellectual and Industrial Property
The General Administration and the regional public sector of Galicia own the intellectual property rights of this website and its elements.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information available on this portal may be reused, with full or partial reproduction, modification, distribution and communication authorised for both commercial and non-commercial use, provided that the following conditions are met:
• In all circumstances, misrepresentation of the information's content is prohibited. • The user must cite the source of any documents they reuse.
This licence does not diminish or restrict the exclusive rights of the intellectual property owner with regard to the Portal's design, source codes, trademarks, trade names, logos or distinctive signs, in accordance with Intellectual Property Law or any other applicable legislation.
Cookie Policy
This portal uses first-party cookies that are necessary for it to function properly, as well as third-party cookies for analytical purposes. It also uses links to third-party portals to allow content to be shared on social networks.
A cookie is a small text file that a website can download to your device to collect and retrieve information while you browse. Cookies serve various purposes, such as recognising you as a user, gathering information about your browsing habits or customising how content is displayed.
The different types of cookies used on this portal can be classified into three categories, as described below. Please note that the same cookie may fall into more than one category.
Types of cookies according to how long they remain active for:
- Session cookies: are created temporarily and deleted when you leave the website.
- Persistent cookies: remain in your browser for a set period and are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
Types of cookies according to the entity managing them:
- First-party cookies: are sent to your device and managed exclusively by the Xunta de Galicia, which only obtains and retains session data and language-related information. These are necessary for the Portal to function properly and display correctly for users.
- Third-party cookies: are sent from a domain managed by an entity other than the Xunta de Galicia.
Types of cookies according to their purpose:
- Technical cookies: allow users to navigate the Portal and use the available services.
- Analytical cookies: allow measurement and analysis of user behaviour on the Portal to improve its functionality.
- Preference cookies: allow the storage of information to personalise the user experience, such as the chosen language.
Description of cookies
This Portal uses the following cookies:
| COOKIE | TYPE | DURATION | OWNERSHIP | PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_management | Technical | Persistent | Owned by the website | Checks the cookies accepted by the user |
| _ga | Analytical | Persistent | Third-party | Distinction between users |
| _ga_<id> | Analytical | Persistent | Third-party | Maintains the session state |
| Other cookies used by Google Analytics | Analytical, Personalization, Functionality | Persistent, Temporary | Third-party | Differentiate visitors and analyse their online behaviour |
| Other cookies present when using Google services | Functionality, Security, Analytical, Advertising, and Personalization | Persistent, Temporary and Session | Third-party | Improve the security and user experience during browsing |
| _rspkrLoadCore | Functionality | Session | Third-party | Checks the loading of the reading module |
| ReadSpeakerSettings | Personalization | Temporary | Third-party | Saves user preferences |
The third-party cookies listed in the table and used on this Portal are of two types:
- Analytical: allow the measurement and statistical analysis of user navigation on the Portal via the Google Analytics tool. The information collected by these cookies is transmitted to Google in an anonymised manner and therefore does not collect personal data. If you wish to reject their use, please follow the steps indicated in Cookie Management.
- Technical (social networks): allow the sharing of the Portal's content on the social networks Facebook and Twitter, and are only downloaded by these social networks when users access the links and use this functionality. The information collected by these cookies is stored and managed directly by Facebook and Twitter. As these companies transfer data to countries outside the European Union, we recommend consulting their policies via the links provided in the table.
International Transfer of First-party Cookie Data
No international data transfers are planned.
International Transfers of Third-party Cookies
Information about international transfers to third countries carried out by the third parties identified in this cookie policy can be found in their corresponding policies, where applicable.
Cookie Management
To restrict, reject or delete cookies installed on your device, modify your browser settings. You can find all the necessary information at the following links:
- Google Chrome: How to delete, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
- Microsoft Edge: Browsing data and privacy
- Mozilla Firefox: Information that websites store on the user’s device
- Safari: How to manage cookies and website data in Safari on Mac
- Safari (iPhone and iPad): How to clear Safari history and cookies on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Please note that if you reject all cookies, certain services or functionalities of the Portal may not work properly.
Personal Data Protection
Users of this Portal have access to all information relating to the processing of personal data carried out by the Xunta de Galicia. This includes details on how to exercise your rights, how to contact the data protection officers and other relevant information, as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018 of 5 December on the protection of personal data and the guarantee of digital rights. You can access this information via the following link: Information on Personal Data Protection.
Use of Languages
Article 13 of Law 39/2015, of October 1, on the Common Administrative Procedure of Public Administrations, guarantees the exercise of linguistic rights recognised in the legal system, particularly with regard to the use of Galician in relations between citizens and the public administration of Galicia. To this end, the Portal provides access to its content and services in both Galician and Spanish.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
Spanish law shall apply to any legal dispute or matter related to the Portal. The courts and tribunals of the city of Santiago de Compostela shall have jurisdiction to resolve any conflicts arising from or relating to the use of this portal.