Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 29, 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 / storage | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Session authentication (Supabase) | Session | CompliantLease |
| cookieConsent (localStorage) | 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 / storage | 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 Management
We load Google Analytics 4, Vercel Web Analytics, and Vercel Speed Insights only after your explicit consent. If you choose essential storage only, those services remain off. When enabled, they measure public pages only, and transmitted addresses exclude query parameters and fragments.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services for optional measurement and essential functionality:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analysis | View policy |
| Vercel Web Analytics | Aggregated measurement of public pages | View policy |
| Vercel Speed Insights | Aggregated performance measurement of public pages | 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).