A cookie is information that is automatically placed in the computer's hard drive when accessing certain websites. A cookie only identifies the browser in the server, allowing for the storage of information in the server to improve the users' web experience and analyse and review the website performance.

The information processed regards the Users' browsing preferences, such as the way Users access and use the website and in which country area they access it and they do not include, as such, any information or personal data regarding the Users but instead only generic information.

Most browsers are programmed to accept cookies, although it is possible to reconfigure the browser to refuse all cookies or to warn when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that some features of our website might not work properly in case cookies are deactivated.

Why do we use cookies

Our website uses cookies, as described below and the Municipality of Porto (Município do Porto) shall be the entity responsible thereby.

The use of cookies is aimed at improving the performance of our website and maximizing your browsing experience, namely by allowing for faster and more efficient browsing, since it eliminates the need to introduce repeated information. The Cookie Policy explains how we do it. In any case, should you have any questions regarding the functioning of cookies used by Municipality of Porto, please contact us at rgpd@cm-porto.pt.

Cookies management

All browsers allow each user to accept, refuse, or eliminate cookies, namely by selecting the appropriate settings in the browser.

Be aware, however, that the deactivation of cookies might affect, partially or in its entirety, the site browsing experience.

You can configure the cookies in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.

The cookies may be deactivated, depending on your browser.

To learn more about cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org, where you can find information on how to manage many internet browsers.

Changes

The Municipality of Porto reserves the right to, at any moment, without prior notice and effective immediately, change, add, update or eliminate, partially or in its entirety, the terms of this document.

The cookies list will be updated when necessary, as the functions or the website services are subject to any change. Without prejudice to this, during the said update, it is possible that some cookies cease to be included in said list. In any case, the cookies will have the same purpose as the ones listed below.

Users should review this document on a regular basis in order to confirm whether updates or further changes were made.

Cookie settings

Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to change our default settings. Blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on the website and the services we can offer. In some cases, data obtained from cookies is shared with third parties. You can exercise your right to opt-out of that sharing at any time by disabling cookies. More information.

• Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
• Performance Cookies These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
• Targeting Cookies These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

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