Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of the Privacy Policy. Accessing and browsing the website, or using its services, implies acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the Privacy Policy.

In accordance with Internet communication standards, access to websites may involve the use of cookies or other files with similar functionality (“Cookies”). Cookies help to facilitate and provide a better browsing experience. Associação Porto Digital (“APD”) is responsible for its own Cookies and for the processing of data obtained through them.

1. What are Cookies

A cookie is an information file that, when accessing a particular website, is automatically placed on the hard drive of the user's computer or mobile device. The cookie identifies the browser on the server, enabling the storage of information and improving the user experience.

Among the information collected by cookies, the way in which users access/use the website and the area of the country through which they do so stands out. It is possible to configure the browser to refuse all cookies or to be informed when a cookie is being sent; however, some features may not work properly.

2. Porque é que utilizamos Cookies

A APD utiliza Cookies para melhorar o desempenho e a experiência de navegação dos Utilizadores, aumentando a rapidez e eficiência de resposta e eliminando a necessidade de introduzir repetidamente as mesmas informações.

Os metadados gerados podem ser enviados a terceiros para análise de tendências através do software de análise de dados Matomo, bem como para rastreio de utilização e desempenho dos sites.

3. Classification of Cookies

Regarding ownership:

  • First-party cookies: processed by the entity responsible for the website.

  • Third-party cookies: processed by an entity other than the one responsible.

Regarding purpose:

  • Necessary: essential for the operation of the website and its features.

  • Preference: store user information and preferences.

  • Marketing: target advertising based on the user’s profile and browsing habits.

  • Statistics: monitor and analyze user behavior on the site.

Regarding duration:

  • Session cookies: temporary; expire when the browser is closed.

  • Persistent cookies: stored for longer periods (from minutes to years).

4. Our Cookies

By accessing the website, the user expressly accepts the use of cookies on their devices. If cookies are disabled, browsing may not be optimized and some features may not function properly.

Below are the active categories and cookies. If, in the future, APD uses others to provide additional or improved services, the user will be informed.

Cookies table

Cookie Category Description Ownership Duration Shared with Third Parties
_pk_id.38.cc2c Analytics Stores a unique visitor ID and website usage information (Matomo Analytics). Organization 1 year No
_pk_ses.38.cc2c Analytics Keeps the user session active for statistical analysis (Matomo Analytics). Organization 30 minutes No
bairros Functional Stores preferences related to areas or sections of the site. Organization Session No
COMPANY_ID Functional Identifies the company or entity of the authenticated user. Organization Session No
CONSENT_TYPE_FUNCTIONAL Necessary Records user consent for functional cookies. Organization 1 year No
CONSENT_TYPE_NECESSARY Necessary Records user consent for strictly necessary cookies. Organization 1 year No
CONSENT_TYPE_PERFORMANCE Analytics Records user consent for performance cookies. Organization 1 year No
CONSENT_TYPE_PERSONALIZATION Preferences Records user consent for personalization cookies. Organization 1 year No
COOKIE_SUPPORT Necessary Checks whether the user’s browser supports cookies. Organization Session No
GUEST_LANGUAGE_ID Preferences Stores the user’s preferred language. Organization 1 year No
ID Functional Internal user identifier. Organization Session No
JSESSIONID Necessary Keeps the user session active on the server. Organization Session No
LFR_SESSION_STATE_20095 Necessary Records the current session state of the user (Liferay). Organization Session No
LFR_SESSION_STATE_20122 Necessary Records the current session state of the user (Liferay). Organization Session No
LOGIN Functional Stores the user’s authentication state. Organization Session No
PASSWORD Functional Temporarily stores encrypted authentication information. Organization Session No
REMEMBER_ME Functional Stores the option to keep the user logged in between sessions. Organization 1 year No
USER_CONSENT_CONFIGURED Necessary Indicates whether the user has already configured their cookie consent. Organization 1 year No
5. Cookies Configuration

Pode alterar a qualquer momento as suas preferências aqui: Configuração de Cookies <link>.

Para além dos controlos fornecidos, pode ativar ou desativar Cookies no seu navegador. Consulte a ajuda do seu navegador para gerir:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Brave
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Safari (macOS e iOS)
  • Android (consulte a documentação do fabricante)

Mais informações: www.allaboutcookies.org. Para impedir a deteção de visitas no Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Navegar anonimamente

Pode aceder à parte pública do nosso website sem fornecer quaisquer dados pessoais. Para utilizar todas as funcionalidades, poderá ser solicitado registo e a submissão ou recolha de determinados dados.

6. Browsing Anonymously

We may change this Policy at any time. Any changes will be highlighted at the top of this page. Such changes become binding upon your first use of our website after their publication. We recommend checking this page regularly.

In the event of a conflict between the current version and any previous version, the current version shall prevail, unless expressly stated otherwise.