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, remember your preferences, and provide analytical information. Under EU ePrivacy rules and GDPR, non-essential cookies require your prior consent.
2. What We Do NOT Track via Cookies
We do not use marketing, advertising, or cross-site tracking cookies.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Technical Cookies Currently Used
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your category choices as JSON with `consent` flags, `timeToLive` in days, and `timestamp`. Browser Max-Age is derived from `timeToLive` (default 365 days). | As per timeToLive (default up to 12 months) |
| referrer_url | Stores entry referrer when available. Saved in browser sessionStorage after consent and read only when you submit relevant forms. | Session (browser session) |
| landing_url | Stores first visited page in your current session. Saved in browser sessionStorage after consent and read only when you submit relevant forms. | Session (browser session) |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Stores selected language preference from the language switcher. | 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 the relevant consent in the current browser session and are read only when you submit relevant forms to add neutral technical context to your enquiry (not for cross-site behavioural advertising).
These values are stored client-side in browser sessionStorage and are typically cleared when the browser session ends. They are not set as server-side cookies.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand website usage in anonymised form and are set only with your explicit prior consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (anonymised). | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics. | 2 years |
Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation enabled. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy .
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request consent before such cookies are set.
4. Managing Your Preferences
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Because some cookies support core behaviour and optional form context, disabling cookies may affect parts of site functionality.
For practical browser guidance, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Third-Party Embedded Content
Some pages may embed third-party content (for example YouTube or Google Maps). Those providers may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content. Where technically possible, such content is loaded only after you provide consent.
6. Cookie Banner
On first visit, a consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies and manage preferences. Your selection is saved in the `cookie_consent` JSON cookie and can be changed later through the same banner flow or browser settings.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies, contact it@bauf-home.pt.