1. What exactly are “cookies”?

A “cookie” is a text file that stores information for a limited time. Most websites use “cookies”. These are automatically downloaded and saved by your browser the first time you visit a website. A “cookie” contains at least two components, the name and value of the file. The “cookie” usually has a self-destruction date, which is set according to the desired duration of the “cookie”. A distinction is made between session “cookies” and permanent “cookies”. Session “cookies” are temporary, are generated and are only available until the session is closed, as the next time the client/user accesses their Internet browser, the “cookies” will no longer be stored. Permanent “cookies” are “cookies” that remain stored on the devices used to access the channels (computers, mobile phones, etc.), at the level of the computer application used to browse the Internet, and are used whenever users or clients/users visit any channel again. In general, they are used to direct navigation according to the interests of the user or client/user, allowing Cuidamos em Casa to provide a more personalized service.

2. Are “cookies” bad?

There is no absolute answer to this question. It depends on what website data the “cookies” store or not and what information is used. You can think of “cookies” as a tool, for example, a hammer or a saw. In principle, they are useful, but they can also be used negatively. Therefore, it is worth differentiating and deciding which “cookies” are necessary and important to you personally and which should not be saved. You should adjust the “cookie” settings on your end device.

3. What are “cookies” really necessary for?

Cuidamos em Casa uses “cookies” on its website with the purpose of improving the performance and browsing experience of users and clients/users, increasing, on one hand, the speed and efficiency of response and, on the other, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.

The use of “cookies” helps websites recognize the devices of users and clients/users the next time they visit them, and is also, in some cases, essential for their operation.

The “cookies” used by Cuidamos em Casa, on all its channels, do not collect personal information that allows the identification of users or clients/users, storing only generic information, namely the form or geographical location of access and how they use the channels, among others. The “cookies” only retain information related to the preferences of users and clients/users, and personal identifications are not recorded.

Users, service recipients, and clients/users can, at any time, through the computer application they use to browse the Internet, make the decision to be notified about the reception of “cookies”, as well as block their entry into their system.

“Cookies” should make the user’s visit to a website easier. For example, with online shopping, they allow the website to “remember” which products were in your “shopping cart” when you access the page again or ensure that the predefined layout and font size are automatically displayed.

However, not all “cookies” are useful and exclusively for the user’s benefit. For example, tracking “cookies” are used to monitor your behavior on websites and to place advertising accordingly, or to make websites easier to use. Therefore, it is important to think about which “cookies” you should allow and which you should refuse. To make this decision, it is useful to know what types of “cookies” exist.

4. What types of “cookies” exist?

• Essential “cookies” are absolutely necessary for the website’s functionality. Without these “cookies”, the website cannot be used as intended. Among other things, they ensure the correct provision of functionality when a page is changed from http to https, thus meeting increased security requirements. These “cookies” collect anonymous information (therefore, no association with your identity can be made) and cannot monitor movements on other websites. They are only stored during the session and thus belong to the category of session “cookies”. Consent for the use of these “cookies” is not mandatory.
• Functionality “cookies” are, according to the legal definition, “cookies” that are not absolutely necessary for the use of a website. However, they perform important tasks that improve your browsing experience. For example, these “cookies” ensure that chosen settings, such as language selection, are saved. The information they contain is only useful for the specific website.
• Analytical “cookies” are “cookies” that collect information about how a website is used by the visitor, i.e., which page a user visits most frequently and whether error messages are displayed. These “cookies” do not store any other information. They are simply used to improve and facilitate usage, as well as to adapt websites specifically to each user. This information is also stored only anonymously.
• If third-party content is integrated into a website, the third-party provider may apply “cookies” even when you are not directly using the website. These “cookies” are called “third-party cookies”. They can be used by third parties to store information about you as a user and to identify you when you visit their own website, in order to present a tailored website. This is possible, for example, if a YouTube video is embedded in a website.
• If “cookies” are used for marketing purposes, they are called “marketing cookies”. They are used to present relevant and user-adapted advertising. They are also used to determine how often an ad appears and the effectiveness of an advertising campaign.

5. Where Can I Set My “Cookie” Settings?

Most websites contain a notice about the use of “cookies”. You can also adjust your “cookie” permissions according to your interests in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to accept or exclude all “cookies” or only allow certain types of “cookies”.
You can prevent “cookies” from being stored on your end device by selecting “do not accept cookies” in your browser settings. However, if you refuse all “cookies”, it may result in limited functionality of certain websites.
You can delete “cookies” stored on your end device at any time. Please consult the instructions for your browser or end device for detailed information on how to proceed.

6. What “Cookies” Are Used on the Cuidamos em Casa Website?

7. Managing Your “Cookie” Settings

You can manage your cookie settings for this website individually:
Cookie Settings

8. Changes to This Policy

Cuidamos em Casa reserves the right to make adjustments or changes to this Cookie Policy at any time. If you continue to use our site, you agree to these changes.

19. Versions of This Policy

Version of This Policy: Version 2

Date: 22-07-2024

To consult previous versions of this Policy, please send a request by email to protecaodedados_avitum.pt@bbraun.com.