Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 February 2026
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed by our site on your browser. It stores your preferences (language, consent) without personally identifying you. You can control them via your browser settings.
2. Types of cookies used
| Type | Duration | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Session | Navigation, functional forms | Yes |
| Preferences | 1 year | Language (FR/EN), region | No |
| Analytical | 14 months | Anonymous statistics (visits, page views) | No |
| Marketing | — | Not currently used | No |
No third-party advertising cookies or invasive trackers are used.
3. Managing cookies
Consent banner
When you arrive on the site, a banner lets you accept, refuse or configure non-essential cookies in a granular way.
Via your browser
Chrome, Firefox, Safari → "Settings" → "Privacy" → "Clear browsing data" or extensions like uBlock Origin.
4. Third-party cookies integrated
Netlify
Essential cookies related to hosting and site operation.
Google Analytics (GA4)
Anonymised usage statistics (masked IP). Data used solely to improve the site.
→ Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on5. Legal basis
- ✓Explicit consent for non-essential cookies (GDPR art. 6.1.a).
- ✓Legitimate interest for essential cookies (navigation).
- ✓Compliance with CNPD Portugal and the ePrivacy Directive.
6. Transfers outside the EU
Google Analytics (United States): subject to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. IP is masked before any processing.
7. Your choices
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Refuse non-essential | Analytics blocked, default preferences |
| Accept all | Full experience with analytics |
| Delete cookies | Consent reset, default language |
8. Modifications
We update this policy when changes occur. Regularly check the update date at the top of the page.
Contact: hello@portugal-insurance-hub.com · Privacy Policy