Cookie Policy
Published: 6.05.2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information to the site operator where you have given consent.
2. Marketing and Cross-Site Tracking
We do not use marketing, advertising, or cross-site tracking cookies. Should this change, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing any such cookies.
How We Use Cookies on This Site
Strictly necessary storage is required for core functions such as remembering your privacy choices and maintaining your session preferences. It is usually set in response to actions you take, such as interacting with the consent banner, using forms, or selecting language and UI options.
3. Cookies and Storage We Use
3.1 Technical Cookies and Similar Storage
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your category choices in JSON format after interacting with the consent banner. | As per timeToLive (default up to 12 months) |
| referrer_url | Stored in browser session storage (after consent) and read on form submit. | Session (browser session) |
| landing_url | Stored in browser session storage (after consent) and read on form submit. | Session (browser session) |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Stores selected language preference. | Up to 30 days |
| app_mode | Stores selected application/UI mode where applicable. | Session / implementation-dependent |
3.2 Technical parameters tied to enquiries
referrer_url and landing_url are stored once when you grant relevant consent in the current browser session and are used only when you submit relevant forms.
These values are stored client-side in browser session storage and are cleared when the session ends.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are placed only with your explicit prior consent. Where used, they allow us to understand how visitors interact with the website in an anonymised way.
Google Analytics, if enabled, is configured with IP anonymisation. No personally identifiable information is transmitted beyond what is strictly necessary for analytics.
See Google Privacy Policyfor provider details.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.
4. Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences using the options provided in the banner or related dialogues where available.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
5. Third-Party Embedded Content
Some pages may embed content from third-party services (e.g., YouTube videos, Google Maps). These providers may set their own cookies or use similar technologies. We have no control over these and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
6. Cookie Banner
The consent banner summarises available categories and reflects the technical storage described in this policy. Please review the sections above for the exact names and purposes of storage we use.
7. Further Information
Independent guidance on cookies is available at www.allaboutcookies.org.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact it@bauf-home.pt.