Cookies Policy

See why we use cookies on our website.

This Cookies Policy explains how we use information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies on this website. This website uses cookies not only to ensure that it functions correctly, but also to provide you with a better browsing experience, allow continuous improvement of the services available or protect your data. The Cookies Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, where we explain how we protect your privacy in our use of cookies and other information.

1. What are Cookies?

A cookie is a small computer file stored by a website on your computer or mobile device with the aim of allowing you to be identified in future visits, remembering your actions and preferences and improving your browsing experience. Cookies do not identify the individual User, but only the computer or mobile device used. The use of cookies when accessing websites on the internet is a common practice and the various browsers allow each User to refuse their use, as well as delete those that have already been created. Cookies can be classified taking into account several criteria.

Considering their purpose, cookies can be:

• (a) Strictly necessary cookies – when they are necessary to ensure the functioning of the website and/or to ensure the availability of functionalities requested by the User, or even to save your preferences regarding navigation on it, whenever you use it the same device and request it.

• (b) Personalization cookies – are accessory in nature (not necessary for the website to function, but can improve its performance) and are used to personalize the User's browsing experience.

• (c) Analytical cookies – are accessory in nature and collect statistical information with the aim of helping website owners to analyze their use and better understand their visitors' engagement with the website. Another of the functions for which these cookies may be used, together with some advertising cookies, is to allow us to measure interactions with the advertisements we present.

• (d) Advertising cookies – are accessory in nature and aim to make advertising more attractive to users and advertisers, through the selection of advertising based on what is relevant to the User, in order to improve reporting on campaign performance and avoid show advertisements that the User has already seen or marked as not being relevant.

• Considering the useful life of cookies, they can be distinguished between:

• (e) Session cookies – are temporary in nature, being deleted from the cookie file when or shortly after closing the browser or application used to access the Digital Channels. Using these types of cookies, it is possible, for example, to analyze internet traffic patterns, allowing us to identify problems, safeguard security and provide a better browsing experience.

• (f) Permanent cookies – unlike session cookies, these are not deleted when the browser or application is closed, remaining saved on the User's devices. They are used whenever a new visit to the website is made, allowing, for example, to personalize the browsing experience according to the User's interests and provide a more individualized service.

• Considering the entity that places the cookies, they may be classified as follows:

• (g) Own cookies – are sent to the User's device through equipment or domains managed by Sociedade Agrícola da Gama, Lda and from which the service requested by the User is provided.

• (h) Third-party cookies – are sent to the User's device from equipment or domain managed by a third party entity over which Sociedade Agrícola da Gama, Lda has no control. In these cases, the third party may process the data collected through cookies and Sociedade Agrícola da Gama, Lda may not be able to configure their operation.

2. What Types of Cookies Do We Use

Below we identify information about the cookies installed on the website with different functions:

• (c) Analytical cookies – are accessory in nature and collect statistical information with the aim of helping website owners to analyze their use and better understand their visitors' engagement with the website. Another of the functions for which these cookies may be used, together with some advertising cookies, is to allow us to measure interactions with the advertisements we present. Analytical cookies are not intended to store personal data.

3. Should I Accept the Use of Cookies?

In the case of strictly necessary cookies, it is not possible for the website to function without them. As for other types of cookies, the choice is up to the User. In accordance with current legislation, the website may only use cookies with the User's prior and express consent, except if the placement of certain cookies is strictly necessary to provide you with the service you have expressly requested or to provide you with access to a certain functionality.

4. How Can I Manage My Cookie Preferences?

At any time, the user can configure their preferences regarding cookies used on the website that are not strictly necessary. Additionally, most browsers allow you to control the cookies stored on your device, as well as their immediate deletion, if the user wishes to stop allowing the local storage of cookies. You can change your browser settings to block the installation of cookies or to notify you each time a cookie is set. Please be aware that disabling cookies through your browser settings may have an impact on how the website functions. Sociedade Agrícola da Gama, Lda may, at any time, without prior notice and with immediate effect, change, add or revoke, partially or completely, this Cookies Policy. Any changes relevant to the User will be immediately published on the website, allowing them to access the information and, depending on the type of cookies in question, consent to their use.