Cookies policy

Ecuaplanet informs about the use of cookies on its website: www.ecuaplanet.com

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are files that can be downloaded to your computer through web pages. They are tools that play an essential role in the provision of numerous information society services. Among others, they allow a web page to store and retrieve information about the browsing habits of a user or their equipment and, depending on the information obtained, they can be used to recognize the user and improve the service offered.

COOKIE TYPES

Depending on who is the entity that manages the domain from which cookies are sent and processes the data obtained, two types can be distinguished:

  • Own cookies: those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
  • Third-party cookies: those that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by the editor, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies.

In the event that cookies are installed from a computer or domain managed by the publisher itself but the information collected through them is managed by a third party, they cannot be considered as proprietary cookies.

There is also a second classification according to the period of time that they remain stored in the client’s browser, which may be:

  • Session cookies: designed to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page. They are usually used to store information that is only interesting to keep for the provision of the service requested by the user on a single occasion (eg a list of products purchased).
  • Persistent cookies: the data is still stored in the terminal and can be accessed and processed during a period defined by the person responsible for the cookie, which can range from a few minutes to several years.

Finally, there is another classification with five types of cookies according to the purpose for which the data obtained is processed:

  • Technical cookies: those that allow the user to navigate through a web page,
    platform or application and the use of the different options or services that exist in it, such as controlling traffic and data communication, identifying the session, accessing parts of restricted access, remembering the elements that make up an order, placing the process of buying an order, making the application for registration or participation in an event, use security elements while browsing, store content for the dissemination of videos or sound or share content through social networks.
  • Personalization cookies: allow the user to access the service with some predefined general characteristics based on a series of criteria in the user’s terminal, such as the language, the type of browser through which the service is accessed, the regional configuration from where you access the service, etc.
  • Analysis cookies: allow the person responsible for them to monitor and analyze the behavior of the users of the websites to which they are linked. The information collected through this type of cookies is used to measure the activity of websites, applications or platforms and to create browsing profiles for users of said sites, applications and platforms, in order to introduce improvements in function of the analysis of the usage data made by the users of the service.
  • Advertising cookies: allow the management, in the most efficient way possible, of advertising spaces.
  • Behavioral advertising cookies: they store information on the behavior of users obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits, which allows the development of a specific profile to display advertising based on it.
  • Cookies from external social networks: they are used so that visitors can interact with the content of different social platforms (facebook, youtube, twitter, linkedIn, etc.) and that they are generated only for the users of said social networks. The conditions of use of these cookies and the information collected is regulated by the privacy policy of the corresponding social platform.

DEACTIVATION AND ELIMINATION OF COOKIES

You have the option to allow, block or eliminate cookies installed on your computer by configuring the options of the browser installed on your computer. By disabling cookies, some of the available services may no longer be operational. The way to disable cookies is different for each browser, but normally it can be done from the Tools or Options menu. You can also consult the browser’s Help menu where you can find instructions. The user may at any time choose which cookies he wants to work on this website.

You can allow, block or delete the cookies installed on your computer by configuring the options of the browser installed on your computer:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge: http://windows.microsoft.com/es-es/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/impedir-que-los-sitios-web-guarden-sus-preferencia
  • Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?hl=es
  • Safari: http://safari.helpmax.net/es/privacidad-y-seguridad/how-to-manage-cookies/
  • Opera: http://help.opera.com/Linux/10.60/es-ES/cookies.html

In addition, you can also manage the storage of cookies in your browser through tools such as the following

  • Ghostery: www.ghostery.com/
  • Your online choices: www.youronlinechoices.com/es/

COOKIES USED ON WWW.ECUAPLANET.COM

The cookies that are being used on this portal are identified below, as well as their type and function:

  • _ga_* Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. (Duration: 1 year 1 month 4 days, Type:  Analytics)
  • _ga Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. (Duration: 1 year 1 month 4 days, Type:  Analytics)
  • _gid Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while also creating an analytics report of the website’s performance. Some of the collected data includes the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.  (Duration: 1 day, Type:  Analytics)
  • _gat_gtag_UA_* Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user ID. (Duration: 1 minute, Type:  Analytics)
  • _fbp Facebook sets this cookie to display advertisements when either on Facebook or on a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising after visiting the website. (Duration: 3 months, Type:  Analytics)
  • elementor The website’s WordPress theme uses this cookie. It allows the website owner to implement or change the website’s content in real-time. (Duration: never, Type:  Necessary) 

ACCEPTANCE OF THE COOKIE POLICY

www.ecuaplanet.com assumes that you accept the use of cookies. However, it shows information about its Cookies Policy at the bottom or top of any page of the portal with each login in order for you to be aware.

Given this information, it is possible to carry out the following actions:

  • Accept cookies. This notice will not be displayed again when accessing any page of the portal during this session.
  • Close. The notice is hidden on this page.
  • Modify your settings. You will be able to obtain more information about what cookies are, know the Cookies Policy of www. ecuaplanet.com and modify the configuration of your browser.

Social: Uplifting Our Communities

Ecuaplanet is not just a business, but a community built on respect, inclusion, and care.

Our workforce is made up of a significant number of women (60%), and we are deeply committed to helping them become economically independent. Many of these women are provided with opportunities to escape difficult situations, and we’re proud to stand by their side in this journey.

We also champion diversity in everything we do. Whether it’s in the fields or in our offices, we believe that every voice matters. Our initiatives go beyond the workplace: we have collaborated with local children’s nurseries and donation centers, ensuring the younger generations have a bright future.

Fair labor ethics are at the core of our operations, and we take great pride in genuinely caring for the wellbeing of our workers—they are the heart and soul of Ecuaplanet.

Ecological: Caring for our Land

Our practices are crafted with respect for the Earth. For example, we have significantly reduced harmful pesticide use, choosing instead to work with less intensive, more nature-friendly methods. These include biological control methods, such as using benefic microorganisms (fungi) and animals (insects) that prey on the organisms that threat the crops’ health. Our physical control measures include air path / current control to avoid the entrance of harmful organisms into the greenhouses and installations, as well as high-pressure water cleansing (to get rid of parasites that physically reside on the plants). Of course, we also rely on manual pruning for control inside our greenhouses.  

Moreover, our irrigation system is mostly powered by harvested rainfall, and the reservoirs we’ve built have become sanctuaries for species like ground owls, ducks, and herons—animals that have returned to our land after years of absence. Check out these pictures of our feathery tenants!

We also believe in nurturing the soil that gives life to our roses. Through our compost center, we transform biological waste into nutrient-rich compost, giving back to the very earth we cultivate. Many of our structures are made from eucalyptus wood, a resource that regenerates with ease in the area. When wood is no longer needed, it is either composted or turned into mulch for our crops, continuing the cycle of life.

We don’t stop there—100% of the plastic used in our greenhouses is recycled through trusted third parties. And through our ecological education efforts, we’ve instilled the importance of the three R’s: “reduce, reuse, recycle,” across our farms. Every step we take is a genuine commitment to protecting our land for generations to come.

Our Tail-Wagging Members

At Ecuaplanet, we believe that every being deserves love and care—plants, people, and animals alike.

Over the years, we’ve rescued around 40 dogs who have been abandoned, mistreated, or lost. These dogs are not just animals—they are part of the Ecuaplanet family. We take great pride in providing them a safe, healthy, and loving home, where they live alongside us as loyal companions.

Additionally, we home Porky, a young pig who won our hearts and a ticket out of the grill! He can be found wagging his tail alongside his dog best friends and welcoming visitors at our Blooming Acres farm.

Thank You People, Thank You Planet.

All in all, our commitment to social and ecological causes stems from gratitude. We know that Ecuaplanet would not exist without the people who nurture it and the land that sustains it.

From the hands that harvest to the natural world that provides, we are thankful. Together, we are creating a community where every person, plant, material, and animal has a purpose. 

#EcuaplanetForThePeopleAndPlanet