Cookie Policy
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit, such as your language preference or consent choices. Cookies do not harm your device.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. They include our cookie consent preference cookie (cookieConsent), which stores your choices locally so we don't ask again on every visit.
Analytics Cookies
If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes which pages are viewed and how long visitors stay. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
Marketing Cookies
If you accept marketing cookies, Google Ads may set cookies to track conversions and support remarketing. These cookies help us understand whether you visited our site after seeing one of our adverts. Marketing cookies are only set with your consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies in Detail
Google Analytics: sets cookies including _ga, _gid, _gat to count visits and measure page interactions. Data is processed by Google LLC under Google's privacy terms. Only active with analytics consent.
Google Ads: sets cookies including _gcl_au and _gcl_aw to measure ad conversions. The consent signals ad_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization are all set to denied by default under our Consent Mode v2 implementation, and are only upgraded to granted if you accept marketing cookies.
Google Maps: when you view the map on our Contact page, Google may set cookies on your device. We cannot control these cookies. Google's own privacy policy applies.
4. Consent Mode v2
We have implemented Google Consent Mode v2 on this website. By default, all consent signals are set to denied until you make a choice. When you accept or reject cookies, your preference is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key cookieConsent and communicated to Google services in real time.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page. You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings; please consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
6. Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | CARLOS ALBERTO LOUREIRO PINTO | Stores your cookie consent preferences (localStorage) | Until cleared |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Click tracking from Google Ads | 90 days |
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected] or see our Privacy Policy.