Cookies

Cookie Notice

1. What is a cookie?
   

    

   Cookies are small text files stored on your computer when you visit a website. These files are widely used to ensure the website functions correctly and efficiently, as well as 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 ARSOPI.
     
     
     
2. How are cookies used?
   
   Visitors to this website use different computers and web browsers. To make your visits as easy as possible, a record of the type of browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox) and operating system (e.g., Windows, Macintosh) used, and the domain name of your Internet service provider, is automatically saved.
   
   
   
3. Why do we use cookies?
   

    

   During a visit to our web pages, files called "cookies" may be placed on the user's computer.
   
   
   The use of cookies aims to improve the performance of our websites and maximize your browsing experience, specifically by allowing faster and more efficient navigation, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
   
   
   
4. Cookie management
   
   
   All browsers allow users to accept, refuse, or delete cookies, specifically by selecting the appropriate settings in their browser.
   Please note, however, that disabling cookies may partially or completely affect your browsing experience on websites.
   
   
   You can configure cookies in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.
   
   
   To learn more about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org where you can find information on how to manage your settings for various browser providers.
   
   
   1.) External web services: We sometimes use external web services to display content within our pages. This helps us understand and target more relevant advertising campaigns in the future. For example, to show images or videos or to conduct surveys. Similar to social media buttons, we cannot prevent these external websites or domains from collecting information. If you need more information about our providers or how these cookies work, please contact us via email: dadospessoais@arsopi.pt.
   
   
   For more information about cookies and their use, we suggest you consult the following links: www.allaboutcookies.org
   
   
   
5. Types of cookies used on our website
   
   We use different types of cookies, as described below:
   
   
   • Essential or strictly necessary cookies, which ensure the basic functioning of the website, enabling features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website;
   • Performance cookies help us measure website performance and improve user experience. By using performance cookies, we do not store personal data; we only use the information collected through these cookies in an aggregated and anonymous way;
   • Functional cookies, which allow the storage of user preferences, such as language and region, to provide a more personalized experience;
   • Advertising (or marketing) cookies, which are used to deliver more relevant ads to the user, limiting how often an ad is displayed and helping to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns;
     
   • Third-party cookies, which are set by domains other than the one being visited, are generally used for external functionalities such as social media buttons, analytics services, or programmatic advertising;
   • Session cookies, which are temporary and expire as soon as the user closes the browser, are used to retain relevant information only while browsing is active;
     
   • Persistent cookies, which remain stored on the user's device for a defined period, allowing preferences and settings to be remembered between sessions;
     
   • Tracking cookies, which monitor user activity across different websites to create browsing profiles and offer personalized content;
     
   • Security cookies help protect against fraud and unauthorized access, ensuring the integrity and security of interactions on the website.

The following table provides an explanation of the cookies used on the ARSOPI website and their purpose:



Fornecedor	Nome	Funcionalidade	Tipo	Duração
Google Analytics	_ga	It distinguishes unique users and collects statistical data on website usage (pages visited, visit duration, etc.).	Analytics / performance (first part)	2 years
Google Analytics	_ga_RP09LCVNHD	Used to maintain session state and associate usage data with the user identifier defined by _ga.	Analytics / performance (first part)	2 years
Google Analytics	_gat	It limits the request rate and ensures the proper functioning of Google Analytics measurements.	Analytics / performance (first part)	1 minute
Google Analytics	_gid	It distinguishes users and generates statistics about browsing behavior.	Analytics / performance (first part)	24 hours
ARSOPI	cookiePolicy	It stores the user's consent status regarding the cookie policy.	Functional / essential (first part)	1 year
ARSOPI (servidor)	PHPSESSID	Keeps the user's session active while browsing the website.	Essential / functional (session)	Session

 

Can the use of cookies be blocked?

 

Yes. If you do not want the website to store cookies, you can refuse or delete them at any time through your internet browser.


Please note that refusing the use of website cookies may partially or completely affect your browsing experience.


For more information about cookies and how to prevent them from being installed or how to delete existing ones on your devices, you can visit the following website: www.allaboutcookies.org.


You can find information about controlling cookies according to your internet browser at the following addresses:
 
 
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
• Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Clear%20Recent%20History
• Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042
• Opera: http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/
  
  
  
6. Cookies that were set in the past
   
   ARSOPI may continue to use the information collected before you set your cookie preference to disabled, even if ARSOPI no longer uses the disabled cookie to collect further information.
   
   
7. Consent
   
   
   By accepting the use of cookies, we consider that the user accepts the use of cookies for the indicated purposes and in accordance with the conditions contained on this page.
   If, at any time, you wish to withdraw your consent to our Cookie Notice, you should delete the stored cookies by adjusting the corresponding options found in the "Tools" menu of your browser.
   
   
8. Changes to the Cookie Policy
   
   ARSOPI reserves the right, at any time, without prior notice and with immediate effect, to change, add to, update or delete, in whole or in part, this information about cookies.
   
   
   In this way, the policy will be updated occasionally to reflect changes in our practices and services. When we publish changes to it, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We recommend that you check our website periodically so that you can be informed of any changes to the Cookie Notice or any other notice.