Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 12, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
2. Legal Basis
This policy complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and Portuguese Law 58/2019. Non-essential cookies require your prior and explicit consent, in accordance with CNPD (Portuguese Data Protection Authority) guidance.
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Session authentication (Supabase) | Session | CompliantLease |
| cookieConsent | Store your cookie preferences | 12 months | CompliantLease |
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention for payment processing | 1 year | Stripe |
| __stripe_sid | Payment processing session | 30 minutes | Stripe |
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with the website. Only activated with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguish unique users (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Maintain session state (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
Used to personalize ads and promotional content. Only activated with your consent. We currently do not use marketing cookies.
4. How to Manage Your Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Through the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site
- Through your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- By deleting existing cookies in your browser
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Consent Mode
We use Google Analytics 4 with Consent Mode v2. This means that, by default, no analytics or marketing cookies are set until you give your explicit consent. If you reject non-essential cookies, Google Analytics does not collect any personal data.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analysis | View policy |
| Stripe | Secure payment processing | View policy |
| Supabase | Authentication and session management | View policy |
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal. For more information about your data protection rights, see our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:
You may also lodge a complaint with the CNPD (www.cnpd.pt).