Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. Local and session storage serve similar functions, although they are not automatically sent with each request. This policy covers those technologies too.
What the portal needs
We use our own storage to maintain the session you request, remember your language and keep your cookie choice. These technical features are not used for advertising. They cannot be disabled in the notice because they enable those features; you can remove them in your browser, which may sign you out or reset your preferences.
External maps: your choice
Google Maps and Places are optional. They remain blocked until you allow them; declining maps does not prevent searching the professional listings. If you allow them, Google receives your IP, browser information and the queries or positions you use, and may use its own cookies under its policy. We do not add our own advertising analytics tools.
Accepting, declining and changing your mind
The notice lets you choose Necessary only, Allow maps too or configure maps individually. Continuing to browse is not consent. We remember both acceptance and rejection for six months; when the choice expires or its version changes, maps are blocked again until you choose. You can open Cookie settings in the footer and withdraw permission just as easily. Withdrawing closes loaded maps. Cookies Google has set on its own domains can be managed in your browser or Google’s privacy tools; Espacio Argos cannot delete those directly.
Other services you choose to open
Google sign-in and Stripe payment pages are external services you visit only when you choose those actions. Their cookies and processing are explained in their providers’ policies. The portal’s fonts are served by Espacio Argos without connecting you to Google Fonts.
What is stored and for how long
| Identifier / provider | Purpose and type | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| i18n_redirected · Espacio Argos | First-party language cookie remembering your chosen version. Necessary for that preference. | Up to 365 days. |
| auth_token / auth_user · Espacio Argos | Local storage for access and account data after you sign in. Necessary to keep the requested session. | No automatic browser expiry. Removed on sign-out, clearing site data or detecting invalid access. |
| auth_return_to / auth_locale · Espacio Argos | Session storage used to return to the appropriate page and language after Google sign-in. | Until the Google callback completes or the tab is closed. |
| argos_cookie_preferences_v1 · Espacio Argos | Local storage for the version, date and map preference. Necessary to respect both acceptance and rejection. | Six months. A new choice is requested when you return after expiry. |
| Google Maps / Places · Google | Optional external content: maps and address search. May use Google cookies depending on context; loaded only with your consent. | Varies by identifier and Google settings. See the linked policy below. |
Google may use different identifiers depending on your region, session and settings. Not all are set on every visit. Its current information explains names, purposes and retention: Google cookie information.