O que são cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data sent from a website and stored on the user's device while browsing the website. Cookies have a number of different functions, such as allowing the website to know your previous activity on the website so that your use of the website is more efficient and enjoyable, remembering your preferences, enabling you to navigate around the website and authenticating you if you have registered on the website or want to make a purchase through the website. Cookies can also help make the adverts you see online more relevant to you and your interests.

The use of cookies does not harm your computer in any way and they are normally deleted automatically after a certain period of time (for example, six months).

Does this site use cookies?

Yes. Like virtually all websites, we use cookies on our website. This allows us to identify that the same user returned to the website, how many users visited the website, the pages they accessed and whether there were any technical problems loading the pages or navigating the website. By collecting this information, we learn which parts of our website are most interesting or useful to our users and can monitor overall interest. It also allows you to identify technical problems with the website. This in turn helps to ensure that everything is working properly, helping us to improve the offering to our visitors.

We also use cookies to personalise content and ads, provide social media features and analyse our traffic. We share information about your use of the site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.

Am I required to accept cookies to use this site?

No. You can disable the use of cookies by disabling the cookie function in your browser. However, some parts of the site, as well as most other websites, will not function properly if you choose to do so. For example, if you want to make a purchase through the website or enter a password to access a restricted area, you will only be able to do so if the website can authenticate your identity through cookies.

What types of cookies do websites use?

There are three general categories of cookies that are used:

Strictly necessary (or essential) cookies. These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around a website and use its features, such as services you have asked for. Without these cookies, these services would not be available to you. This includes, for example, browsing as a registered user, accessing secure areas of the website or making purchases through the website. Like all public websites, this site uses strictly necessary cookies.

Performance cookies. These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that could identify a visitor. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. They are only used to improve how the website works. Like virtually all websites, we use performance cookies.

Functional cookies. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language or the region you are in). This in turn allows the website to offer you enhanced and more personalized features, giving you a better experience while using it. The information collected by these cookies is typically anonymized and does not include your browsing activity on other websites. Like virtually all websites, we use functionality cookies.

What happens if I allow cookies in my browser?

Unless you disable these technologies, by using this website and online services, you agree that we may place cookies and associated technologies on your device.

What are web beacons?

Some pages on the Site may contain web beacons (also known as Internet tags, pixel tags and clear GIFs). We use web beacons to help present content to users and to generate statistics about Internet traffic and trends. Web beacons cannot identify you individually.

How can I withdraw consent to the use of cookies or similar technologies?

You can set your browser to prevent the use of cookies. If you do this, you will be able to continue browsing the website, but you may not be able to use some of its features.