Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how FinançasLab ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at financaslab.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and store certain preferences or information. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to operate our website effectively, understand how it is used, and improve the user experience. We categorise our cookies as follows:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled because the site would not work properly without them. They include cookies that:
- Store your cookie consent preferences (cookie: financaslab_consent)
- Enable basic navigation and page functionality
- Maintain session security
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in operating a functional website. These cookies do not require your consent.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and tools. Analytics cookies are only placed with your explicit consent. If you decline, your visit will not be tracked.
Examples of analytics data collected: pages visited, time on page, referral source, browser type.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preference) and provide enhanced features. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver content relevant to your interests. These are only placed with your explicit consent. If you decline marketing cookies, you will not receive targeted content based on your browsing behaviour.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
3. Cookie Details
The following table describes the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| financaslab_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users and sessions | 2 years / 1 day |
| lang_pref | Functional | Remembers your language preference | 90 days |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. Your choice is stored in the financaslab_consent cookie.
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent banner again. You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services (such as analytics providers). These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date. We recommend checking this page periodically for any changes.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@financaslab.com or Santa Rita, R. Dr. Faria Sampaio 37, 4445-671 Ermesinde, Portugal.