Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 7, 2026
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What Are Cookies?
- Types of Cookies Used
- Purposes of Cookies
- Third-Party Cookies
- How to Manage or Disable Cookies
- Consequences of Disabling Cookies
- Changes to this Cookie Policy
- Data Protection Contacts
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Ptgal Business, uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. The purpose of this Policy is to provide transparency regarding the data collected, how it is used, and how users can manage their preferences.
This Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Portuguese Law No. 58/2019, and the ePrivacy Directive.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when visiting a website. Cookies enable websites to:
- Recognize users during future visits;
- Improve browsing experience;
- Store user preferences and settings;
- Analyze website performance;
- Collect aggregated statistical information;
- Ensure essential security and functionality features.
3. Types of Cookies Used
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They include session cookies, authentication cookies (where applicable), security cookies, and website loading and performance cookies.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences, such as language settings, screen dimensions, or browser configurations, enhancing the overall user experience.
3.3 Analytics or Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how users interact with the website, including the most visited pages, browsing duration, error reports, and aggregated performance metrics. They are used exclusively for statistical and analytical purposes.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used only when advertising campaigns are active. They help deliver relevant content and advertisements based on user interests while reducing repetitive ad displays.
3.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies may be used when users interact with embedded content from external platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), or other social media services.
4. Purposes of Cookies
PTGAL Business uses cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of the website;
- Improve website performance and loading speed;
- Personalize the user experience;
- Conduct statistical analysis of website usage;
- Monitor security and prevent fraudulent activities;
- Remember user preferences;
- Deliver content optimized for the user’s device.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers, including:
- Google Analytics – website traffic statistics and performance analysis;
- Cloudflare – security, protection against attacks, and website optimization;
- Mapping, video, and social media services (such as YouTube, Meta, LinkedIn, etc.);
- Website performance monitoring tools.
These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Users are encouraged to review those policies for further information.
6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Users may manage their cookie preferences at any time through:
- The cookie consent banner or preference management tool available on the website;
- Their browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.);
- Manual deletion of cookies stored on their device.
Examples of where to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may limit certain website functionalities, prevent content from loading correctly, or negatively affect the browsing experience, including:
- Contact forms that may not function properly;
- Videos and third-party widgets that may fail to load;
- Loss of saved preferences;
- Less personalized browsing experience;
- Reduced website performance and usability.
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
PTGAL Business may update this Cookie Policy at any time, particularly in response to legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will become effective immediately upon publication on the website.
9. Data Protection Contacts
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact: