Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences.

Cookies can be:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
• First-party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party Cookies: Set by other websites or services

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential/Functional Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Session Cookies

• Purpose: Maintain your session while browsing the website
• Duration: Until you close your browser
• Type: First-party
• Consent Required: No (essential for functionality)

Admin Authentication Cookies

• Purpose: Keep you logged in to admin interfaces (photo manager, pricing admin, bookings viewer)
• Duration: Session-based (expires when you log out or close browser)
• Type: First-party
• Consent Required: No (essential for admin functionality)

Language Preference Cookies

• Purpose: Remember your language preference if we add multi-language support
• Duration: 1 year
• Type: First-party
• Consent Required: No (functional preference)

2.2 Tracking & Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

We do NOT currently use these cookies. If we add analytics in the future, we will:

• Obtain your explicit consent first
• Use privacy-respecting tools (e.g., Matomo self-hosted, not Google Analytics)
• Update this policy

2.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)

We do NOT use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not track you for advertising purposes or share data with advertising networks.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Currently, we do NOT embed any third-party tracking services. If we add third-party services in the future (such as maps, payment processing, etc.), we will:

• Obtain your consent if they use tracking cookies
• Update this policy
• Use services that respect privacy

3. How We Use Cookies

• Website Functionality: Ensure the website works properly for you
• User Experience: Remember preferences and settings
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Admin Access: Keep admin users logged in securely

4. Your Cookie Control Options

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Accept all cookies: Default setting in most browsers
• Block all cookies: May affect website functionality
• Allow only essential cookies: Recommended for privacy-conscious users

How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

4.2 Opting Out of Tracking

You can use the following tools to opt out of tracking across the web:

• Do Not Track (DNT): Enable in your browser settings
• Global Privacy Control: https://globalprivacycontrol.org/
• EDPB Cookie Law Resources: https://edpb.ec.europa.eu/

4.3 Deleting Cookies

You can delete cookies from your browser at any time:

• Delete All Cookies: In browser settings, select "Clear all cookies"
• Delete Specific Site Cookies: Right-click on the site and select cookie options
• Use Privacy Tools: Extensions like Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, etc.

4.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable all cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Admin login may not function
• Some web form functionality may be limited

However, you can still use most of the website normally with essential cookies disabled, as we use minimal cookies.

5. Cookie Consent & Legal Basis

5.1 EU Cookie Law Requirements (GDPR & ePrivacy Directive)

Under EU law, we must obtain your consent before storing or accessing cookies or similar tracking technologies, except for:

• Essential cookies needed for the website to function
• Cookies strictly necessary for your explicit request

5.2 Our Cookie Consent Approach

Since we only use essential cookies:

• ✓ We do NOT require a cookie consent banner
• ✓ Cookies are set by default as they are essential
• ✓ You can disable them in your browser settings
• ✓ If we add non-essential cookies in the future, we will add a consent banner

5.3 Future Changes

If we add tracking, analytics, or marketing cookies in the future, we will:

• Implement a cookie consent banner
• Allow you to opt-in or opt-out
• Respect the "Do Not Track" header
• Update this policy

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Current Third-Party Services

6.2 Privacy Policies of Third Parties

• Verpex Privacy Policy: https://www.verpex.com/privacy
• Flatpickr Library: Open source, no external connections

7. Data Processing for Cookies

Cookies may contain or be associated with personal data (such as session IDs). Under GDPR, we process this data:

• Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality) and consent (if applicable)
• Purpose: Provide website services securely and efficiently
• Retention: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies are deleted after their expiration
• Rights: You can exercise all GDPR data subject rights (see Privacy Policy)

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our website evolves and we add new features. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website indicates acceptance of changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or want to report a concern, please contact us:

• Email: info@gomadeira.co
• Website: https://gomadeira.co
• Address: Santo Antonio da Serra, Madeira, Portugal

10. Cookie Glossary

Session

The period of time during which you are actively using the website. A session cookie is deleted when you close your browser.

First-party cookies

Cookies set by the website you're visiting (gomadeira.co).

Third-party cookies

Cookies set by external services on behalf of the website you're visiting (e.g., analytics services). We do not use third-party tracking cookies.

Rate limiting

Technique to prevent abuse by limiting the number of requests a user can make to a server in a specific time period.

PHPSESSID

Standard PHP session identifier cookie used to maintain your session state across page visits.