1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when they visit a website. These files allow the website to recognise the user’s device on a future visit and store certain information, such as preferences or previous actions.
Cookies contribute to more efficient, secure, and personalised browsing, making it possible to improve the user experience and the technical operation of the website.
2. Purpose of Using Cookies
Webideia uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the correct technical operation of the website;
- To improve the browsing experience and usability of the website;
- To analyse the performance, stability, and use of the platform;
- To strengthen system security and prevent fraudulent activities;
- To facilitate the completion and submission of the contact form available on the website.
3. Types of Cookies Used
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose:
These cookies are indispensable for enabling browsing on the website and the use of its essential features, including the technical operation of the platform and the use of the contact form.
Consent:
They do not require prior consent, as they are necessary for the provision of the service requested by the user.
3.2. Preference Cookies
Purpose:
They allow certain choices made by the user (for example, language or browsing preferences) to be remembered, in order to provide a more personalised experience on future visits.
Consent:
They require the user’s consent.
Examples of Data Collected:
- Language preference;
- Personalised website settings.
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Purpose:
These cookies allow statistical information to be collected about how users interact with the website, namely:
- average time spent on the website;
- most visited pages;
- any technical errors that occurred.
This information is used exclusively to improve the performance and operation of the website.
Tools used: Google Analytics or equivalent tools.
Consent: They require the user’s consent.
Examples of Data Collected:
- Number of visitors;
- Anonymous statistical data;
- Type of device and browser used.
3.4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Purpose:
Should they come to be used, these cookies allow content or communications that are more relevant to the user to be presented, based on their interests and browsing behaviour.
These cookies may create usage profiles, but do not directly identify the user.
Consent: They require the prior consent of the user.
Examples of Data Collected:
- Pages viewed;
- Browsing preferences;
- Interaction with website content.
4. Third-Party Cookies
The Webideia website may use services provided by third-party entities, namely for statistical analysis or the integration of external features.
These entities may install cookies on the user’s device when they visit the website.
Webideia does not exercise direct control over these cookies, so it is recommended to consult the respective privacy and cookie policies of the third-party entities.
5. Cookie Duration
The cookies used may be classified by their duration into:
Session cookies: These are temporary and remain stored only until the user closes the browser.
Persistent cookies: These remain stored on the user’s device for a defined period or until they are manually deleted.
6. Portuguese Compliance (CNPD)
In compliance with Portuguese legislation and the guidelines of the National Data Protection Commission (CNPD), Webideia ensures transparent browsing that respects the privacy of users.
Equality of Choice:
In the website’s cookie banner, the “Reject” button has the same visual prominence (colour, size, and visibility) as the “Accept” button, ensuring that the user’s choice is free and informed.
Prior Consent for Marketing:
Marketing, personalisation, or advertising cookies are disabled by default and will only be activated after the express consent of the user.
Necessary Cookies:
Only the cookies strictly necessary for the technical operation of the website and the contact form are used without prior consent.
Browser:
Most browsers allow the user to manage or reject cookies directly in the settings. However, disabling all cookies may affect the operation and browsing experience on the Webideia website.
7. Compliance with the Legislation
This policy complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and with the guidelines of the National Data Protection Commission.
8. Changes to the Cookie Policy
Webideia reserves the right to update or change this Cookie Policy at any time, with the changes being duly published on this page.
It is recommended to consult this policy periodically to stay informed about the use of cookies.