WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small software tags that are stored on access devices through the browser, retaining only information related to preferences, not including personal data. In order to improve the user experience, cookies identify the user’s browser to the server, enabling the storage of information on it. Among the information collected by cookies, the way in which users access/use the respective website and the area of the country through which they do so stands out, with the main objective being to collect users’ browsing preferences. Although it is possible to configure the browser to refuse all cookies or to be informed when a cookie is being sent, most browsers are set to accept cookies.

PURPOSE OF USING COOKIES

Cookies are used to help determine the usefulness, interest, and number of uses of websites, allowing for faster and more efficient navigation, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.

TYPES OF COOKIES

There are two groups of cookies that can be used:

• Permanent cookies – these are stored in the browser on the access device (PC, mobile, or tablet) and are used whenever you visit the BCD VALCH website. They are generally used to tailor the browsing experience to the user’s interests, allowing for a more personalized service.
• Temporary cookies – these remain in the browser’s cookie file until you leave the website. The information obtained by these cookies is used to analyze web traffic patterns, allowing us to identify problems and provide a better browsing experience.

WHAT DO WE USE COOKIES FOR?

BCD VALCH uses cookies on its website to improve performance and the browsing experience of its users, i.e., it increases the speed and efficiency of response, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information. In this way, the metadata generated by the use of cookies can be sent to third parties for trend analysis, as well as for tracking user movement and website performance. The placement of cookies not only helps websites recognize the user’s device on their next visit, but also translates into a determining factor for their operation, given that there are:

• Strictly necessary cookies – these allow you to browse the website and use applications, as well as access secure areas of the website (if these are refused, some website features may not function properly).
• Analytical cookies – these are used anonymously for the purpose of creating and analyzing statistics in order to improve website performance.

HOW CAN YOU MANAGE COOKIES?

All browsers allow users to configure their cookie policy, enabling them to accept, refuse, or delete cookies. In addition, users can also be notified whenever a cookie is received by selecting the appropriate settings in their browser. However, disabling cookies may prevent some web services from functioning properly, partially or totally affecting navigation on the website.

CHANGES

BCD VALCH reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to change, add, update, or delete, in whole or in part, this information about cookies. In fact, as changes are made to the features or services provided, the list presented here will be updated, without prejudice to the exclusion of any of the cookies provided herein. Therefore, users are advised to periodically consult this page to see if any updates or changes have been made.

CONTACTS

If you feel that you have not been sufficiently informed about the issues presented here, and therefore have questions, comments, or concerns about this cookie policy (as well as other information processing practices on this website), please contact us at the following email address vaimealoja@cm-feira.pt.