Policy
Last updated: 13 April 2025
I. Introduction
This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Privacy Policy of the Website https://www.fercopor.pt (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), operated by FERCOPOR – INVESTIMENTOS IMOBILIÁRIOS, S.A. The purpose of this policy is to inform users about the nature, purpose, and duration of the cookies used on the Website, as well as the available management options, in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable national legislation regarding electronic privacy.
II. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small information files that are downloaded and stored on the user’s device (via the computer, tablet, or smartphone browser) when accessing a web page. Cookies allow the Website to recognise the user’s device on subsequent visits, improve the browsing experience, analyse usage patterns and, where applicable, present personalised content. Cookies do not damage the user’s device, nor do they contain viruses or malicious software. The user may, at any time, configure their browser to block or delete cookies, although this may affect the functionality of certain areas of the Website.
III. Types of Cookies Used
The FERCOPOR Website uses the following categories of cookies:
i. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the technical operation of the Website, enabling navigation and access to its core features. They do not require user consent as they are not used for marketing or behavioural analysis purposes, nor do they store any personally identifiable information.
Examples: session management, authentication, language preferences, CSRF security.
ii. Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregate and anonymous information about how users interact with the Website, specifically pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources. The information collected is used exclusively for statistical purposes and the continuous improvement of the Website.
Provider: Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Purpose: audience analysis, performance measurement, and identification of navigation errors.
Legal basis: user consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).
iii. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to present relevant commercial communications to the user based on their interests and browsing behaviour. They may be shared with digital advertising partners.
Provider: Google Ads, Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.), and equivalent platforms.
Purpose: audience segmentation, remarketing, and conversion measurement.
Legal basis: user consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR).
iv. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember user preferences, such as the selected language or other customisations, providing a more efficient browsing experience on subsequent visits.
Legal basis: FERCOPOR’s legitimate interest or consent, as applicable.
IV. Duration of Cookies
Cookies can be classified by their duration as:
Session cookies: automatically deleted when the user closes the browser.
Persistent cookies: remain stored on the device for a set period defined by the respective provider, which can range from 1 (one) day to 2 (two) years.
V. Management and Control of Cookies
The user can manage their cookie preferences through the following means:
Cookie management panel: available on the Website, accessible via the consent banner presented on the first visit or through a specific link in the Website footer.
Browser settings: most browsers allow the blocking or deletion of all or some types of cookies. Configuration instructions are available on the support pages of the respective providers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, among others).
Third-party opt-out tools: for Google Analytics cookies, the user can install the opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
The user is informed that disabling strictly necessary cookies may compromise the proper functioning of the Website or prevent access to certain features.
VI. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies present on the Website are set and installed by external (third-party) entities, namely providers of analytics services, digital advertising, and embedded features (social networks). FERCOPOR does not control third-party cookies; therefore, it recommends consulting the respective privacy policies for detailed information on the purposes and applicable retention periods.
VII. International Transfers
Some of the cookie providers mentioned in this policy may be established outside the European Economic Area. Associated data transfers are carried out based on adequate safeguards, namely standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions by the European Commission.
VIII. Changes to the Cookie Policy
FERCOPOR reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time in response to technological, legislative, or operational changes. The updated version will be published on the Website, indicating the date of the last revision.
IX. Contact
For any questions related to the use of cookies on the Website, the user may contact FERCOPOR through the following means:
Email: geral@fercopor.pt
Postal mail: Avenida de Sidónio Pais, 153, Torre A, Piso 4, Fração 403, 4100-467 Porto, Portugal.
