Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how DUARTE RAFAEL RATO LIMA uses cookies and similar technologies on duarterafaelratolima.pt, in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and actions over time, or to gather data about how the site is used.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include session management and security cookies. No personal data is shared with third parties for these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This helps us improve page structure and content. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Ads cookies to measure conversion rates and, if applicable, to serve relevant advertisements to previous site visitors. No marketing cookies are set without your explicit consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party cookies may be placed on your device, subject to your consent preferences:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores and tracks conversions | 90 days |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads | Click attribution from Google Ads | 90 days |
| cookieConsent | This site | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
4. Consent Mode v2
This website implements Google Consent Mode v2. When you first visit, all non-essential cookies are blocked by default. Google Ads and Analytics only receive full data signals after you provide consent. If you reject or do not respond to the cookie banner, only strictly necessary cookies are active and all ad and analytics storage remains denied.
The consent signals managed include: ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization, and analytics_storage.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You may update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the banner (which reappears when preferences are cleared). You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: [email protected] · DUARTE RAFAEL RATO LIMA, Lg. de Machado, nº 8, Elvas, 5310-232, Portugal.