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Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small text file that is stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its purpose is to allow the website to remember your visit when you browse the page again. Cookies typically store technical information, personal preferences, content customization, usage statistics, links to social networks, access to user accounts, etc. The aim of cookies is to adapt the page’s content to your profile and needs; without cookies, the services offered by any website would be significantly reduced.

Cookies Used on This Website

Following the guidelines of the Portuguese Data Protection Agency, we detail the use of cookies on this site to inform you with maximum accuracy.

This website uses the following third-party cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Stores cookies to create statistics on traffic and visitor volume for this website. By using this site, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google. Therefore, exercising any rights in this regard should be done by directly communicating with Google.

Deactivating or Deleting Cookies

You can exercise your right to deactivate or delete cookies from this website at any time. These actions are carried out differently depending on the browser you are using. Below is a quick guide for the most popular browsers.

Additional Notes

  • Neither this website nor its legal representatives are responsible for the content or the accuracy of the privacy policies of third parties mentioned in this cookie policy.
  • Web browsers are the tools responsible for storing cookies, and it is within these browsers that you should exercise your right to delete or deactivate them. Neither this site nor its legal representatives can ensure the correct or incorrect handling of cookies by said browsers.
  • In some cases, cookies must be installed to ensure that the browser remembers your decision not to accept them.
  • In the case of Google Analytics cookies, this company stores the cookies on servers located in the United States and commits to not sharing them with third parties, except when necessary for system operation or when required by law.
  • According to Google, it does not store your IP address. Google Inc. adheres to the Safe Harbor Agreement, which guarantees that all transferred data is treated with a level of protection in accordance with European regulations. You can find detailed information on this matter via this link. For information on how Google uses cookies, click this link.
  • For any questions or concerns about this cookie policy, do not hesitate to contact us through the contact section.

Cookies

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a harmless text file stored in your browser when you visit almost any website. Its purpose is to allow the site to remember your visit when you browse that page again. Although many people are unaware of cookies, they have been in use for over 20 years, since the first browsers for the World Wide Web appeared.

What is not a cookie?

It is not a virus, trojan, spam, spyware, or a pop-up window.

What information does a cookie store?

Cookies usually do not store sensitive information, such as credit card or banking details, photos, ID cards, or personal information. The data they store are technical, personal preferences, content personalization, etc.

The server does not associate you as a person but your internet browser. For example, if you typically browse with Internet Explorer and then visit the same page with Firefox or Chrome, the site will not recognize you as the same person because cookies are tied to the browser, not the person.

What types of cookies exist?
  • Technical Cookies: The most basic type, allowing, among other things, identification of whether you are browsing as a human or an automated application, whether you are an anonymous or registered user, and performing basic tasks for the operation of any dynamic website.
  • Analytical Cookies: Collect information about your browsing habits, such as the sections you visit most, the products you view, usage hours, language, etc.
  • Advertising Cookies: Show advertising based on your browsing habits, location, language, etc.
What are first-party and third-party cookies?

First-party cookies are generated by the page you are visiting, while third-party cookies are generated by external services or providers like Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.

What happens if I disable cookies?
o help you understand the impact of disabling cookies, here are some examples:
  • You cannot share content from the site on Facebook, Twitter, or any other social network.
  • The site may not tailor content to your personal preferences, as typically happens in online stores.
  • You will not be able to access personal areas of the site, such as “My Account,” “My Profile,” or “My Orders.”
  • Online stores: You will be unable to make purchases.
  • It will not be possible to personalize your geographical preferences, such as time zone, currency, or language.
  • The website will not be able to perform web analytics on visitors and traffic, making it harder for the site to remain competitive.
  • You will not be able to write in blogs, post photos, submit comments, rate or review content.
  • The site will not distinguish whether a user is a human or an automated application that publishes spam.
  • Targeted advertising will not be displayed, reducing the site’s advertising revenue.
  • All social networks use cookies. If disabled, you will not be able to use any social network.
Can cookies be deleted?

Yes. Not only can they be deleted, but they can also be blocked, either globally or for a specific domain.

To delete cookies from a website, you must go to your browser’s settings and locate the cookies associated with the domain in question, then proceed to delete them.


Cookie Settings for the Most Popular Browsers

Below, we explain how to access specific cookie settings for the Chrome browser (Note: These steps may vary depending on the version of the browser):
  1. Go to Settings or Preferences via the File menu or by clicking the customization icon at the top right.
  2. You will see different sections; click on the option Show advanced settings.
  3. Go to Privacy, then Content settings.
  4. Select All cookies and site data.
  5. A list will appear with all cookies sorted by domain. To make it easier to find cookies for a specific domain, enter part or all of the address in the Search cookies field.
  6. After applying the filter, one or more rows with the cookies for the requested website will appear. You just need to select them and click the X to delete them.
To access cookie settings for the Internet Explorer browser, follow these steps (steps may vary depending on the browser version):
  1. Go to Tools, then Internet Options.
  2. Click on Privacy.
  3. Adjust the slider to set the level of privacy you want.
To access cookie settings for the Firefox browser, follow these steps (steps may vary depending on the browser version):
  1. Go to Options or Preferences, depending on your operating system.
  2. Click on Privacy.
  3. In the History section, select Use custom settings for history.
  4. Now you will see the option Accept cookies, which you can enable or disable according to your preferences.
To access cookie settings for Safari on macOS, follow these steps (steps may vary depending on the browser version):
  1. Go to Preferences, then Privacy.
  2. Here, you will see the option Block cookies, which allows you to set the type of blocking you wish to apply.
To access cookie settings for Safari on iOS, follow these steps (steps may vary depending on the browser version):
  1. Go to Settings, then Safari.
  2. Navigate to Privacy & Security, where you will see the option Block cookies to adjust the type of blocking you wish to apply.
To access cookie settings for the Android browser, follow these steps (steps may vary depending on the browser version):
  1. Open the browser, then click the Menu key, and then Settings.
  2. Go to Security & Privacy, and locate the Accept cookies option to enable or disable it.
To access cookie settings for the Windows Phone browser, follow these steps (steps may vary depending on the browser version):
  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on More, then Settings.
  2. Now you can enable or disable the Allow cookies checkbox.