cookies policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone or tablet) when you visit a website.

They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits and to collect information regarding your browsing activity.

Cookies do not cause any damage to your device and do not contain viruses or malicious software.

Strictly Necessary Cookies
‍These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personally identifiable information and do not require your consent.

This is the case of the “cookie_consent” cookie, which stores your cookie preferences for 12 months so that you are notrepeatedly asked for consent on each visit.

‍Analytics and Performance Cookies
‍These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, allowing us to continuously improve your browsing experience. They are only activated with your express consent.

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a service provided by Google LLC, which uses the following cookies:
- _ga and _ga_XXXXXXXX, which identify unique users and maintain session status for 2 years;
- _gid, which distinguishes users for statistical purposes and expires after 24 hours; and
- _gat, which limits the rate of requests sent to Google Analytics and lasts for 1 minute.

The data collected includes pages visited, duration of visits, traffic source, device type and approximate geographic location. This information is processed in an aggregated manner and does not allow your direct identification.

For more information on how Google processes collected data, please consult Google’s Privacy Policy.

‍Third-Party Cookies
‍In addition to Google Analytics cookies, our website may load content or features from third-party services (such as web fonts or embedded maps) which may set their own cookies.

We have no control over such cookies and recommend that you consult the privacy policies of the respective services.

Through the Consent Banner
‍When you visit our website for the first time, a banner is displayed allowing you to accept or reject analytics cookies. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie settings icon available in the website footer.

‍Through Your Browser
‍You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies.

Please consult your browser instructions:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies  
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security  
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Please note that disabling certain cookies mayaffect the functioning of some website features.

‍Google Analytics Opt-Out
‍You may specifically disable Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout 

‍Consent and Withdrawal of Consent
‍Your consent to the use of analytics cookies is collected freely, specifically, informedly and unambiguously through the banner displayed on your first visit.

You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.

To withdraw your consent, you may:
- use the cookie settings available in the website footer;
- configure your browser to block cookies; or
- install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on referred to above.

This Cookies Policy complements our Privacy Policy, where you will find detailed information regarding the processing of your personal data, your rights and how to exercise them. 

We reserve the right to update this Cookies Policy whenever necessary, namely in the event of legislative changes or modifications to the cookies used.

For any questions regarding the use of cookies on this website, please contact us via the email addresses jmm@legalties.pt or jps@legalties.pt.