What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer when visiting a website. These files are widely used to ensure the website functions properly and efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
There are two main categories of cookies:
- First-party cookies: Used directly by us on your device.
- Third-party cookies: Used by third parties through EGF - Empresa Geral do Fomento, S.A., hereinafter referred to as EGF.
How Are Cookies Used?
Visitors to this website use different computers and web browsers. To simplify your visits, a record of the type of browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) and operating system (e.g., Windows or macOS) used, as well as the domain name of your internet service provider, is automatically saved.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
Cookies may be placed on your computer during visits to our web pages to enhance website performance and optimize your browsing experience. They allow for faster, more efficient navigation by eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
Managing Cookies
All browsers allow users to accept, refuse, or delete cookies by adjusting the appropriate settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may partially or completely affect your browsing experience on our websites.
You can configure cookie preferences in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.
For more information about cookies and managing settings, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
External Web Services
We sometimes use external web services to display content within our pages, which helps us better understand and target future advertising campaigns. For example, we may display images, videos, or conduct surveys. Similar to social media buttons, we cannot prevent external websites from collecting information. If you need more details about these services or their cookies, contact us through the information provided in our Privacy Notice.
Types of Cookies on Our Sites
This website uses cookies that perform eight functions, as outlined below:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation.
- Analytical Cookies: Used anonymously for monitoring and statistical analysis, without collecting personal information.
- Functional Cookies: Improve user experience by remembering preferences and settings.
List of Cookies Used
| Provider | Name | Functionality | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .egf.pt | ARRAffinity | Set by Azure to ensure subsequent requests are served by the same instance. | Necessary | Session |
| .egf.pt | ARRAffinitySameSite | Used by Azure to balance load and maintain session consistency. | Necessary | Session |
| .egf.pt | cc_cookie | Saves cookie consent preferences. | Necessary | 182 days |
| .egf.pt | ga* | Used by Google Analytics to count page views. | Analytical | 1 year, 1 month |
| egf.pt | _ga | Tracks visitors and sessions, storing data anonymously. | Analytical | 1 year, 1 month |
| vimeo.com | __cf_bm | Supports Cloudflare Bot Management. | Necessary | 1 hour |
| .vimeo.com | _cfuvid | Tracks user sessions to optimize user experience. | Necessary | Session |
| egf.pt | _gid | Stores information about website usage for analytics reports. | Analytical | 1 day |
| .egf.pt | _gat | Limits data collection on high-traffic sites. | Performance | 1 minute |
Can Cookie Usage Be Blocked?
Yes. You can refuse or delete cookies at any time via your web browser settings. Note that refusing cookies may affect your browsing experience.
For more details on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Browser-specific instructions:
- Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Firefox: Clear recent history
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Opera: Privacy settings in Opera
Previously Set Cookies
EGF may continue using information collected before you disabled cookies but will stop collecting further information from the disabled cookie.
Consent
By accepting cookies, you agree to their use for the purposes described in this notice. If you wish to withdraw your consent, delete stored cookies via your browser's "Tools" menu.
Changes to the Cookie Notice
EGF reserves the right to update this notice at any time. We recommend checking periodically for updates to stay informed about changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this notice will reflect any changes.