Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
www.albuquerquefoundation.pt
[date last revised: 02/03/2026]
Introduction
The Renato de Albuquerque Foundation (the “Foundation” or “we”) values and respects the privacy of users of the website located at albuquerquefoundation.pt (the “Website”) (the “Users” or “you”).
This Cookie Policy aims to provide Users with information about the technologies used on the Website, available and accessible at albuquerquefoundation.pt. These technologies enable the Foundation to access and store information on the User’s device through the use of cookies, as the User interacts with the Website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are text files that contain small amounts of information and are downloaded to and stored on the user’s device through their browser when they visit a webpage.
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website, while others collect statistical information in order to analyze Website usage and performance, or are used to provide additional Website functionalities or store the visitor’s preferences regarding navigation whenever they use the same device. Other cookies may also be used to measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third‑party advertising.
Data retention
The validity and expiration periods of cookies may vary depending on the duration defined by the Foundation or by the respective service provider.
Cookies may, in particular, be categorized according to their duration as follows: (i) session cookies – which are automatically deleted as soon as the User closes the browser; and (ii) persistent cookies – which remain stored on the User’s device even after the browser is closed. These retention periods are detailed in the following section.
Categories of cookies
In the context of the Foundation’s Website, the categories of cookies used may be classified as follows:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: these cookies are essential for proper navigation and use of the Website, as well as for ensuring its security. Without them, the Website cannot function.
- Analytical Cookies: these cookies are used to measure User behaviour and activity, as well as the efficiency of the Website, with the objective of improving its structure and performance.
- Advertising Cookies: these cookies make advertising more relevant and appealing to Users and advertisers, namely through personalised recommendations. They may also be used to display advertising tailored to the User’s interests, avoid repetition of ads already viewed or marked as irrelevant, and improve the reliability of reports on the performance of advertising campaigns.
Types of Cookies Used
Cookie Name
_ga
Responsible Entity
google.com
Retention Period
2 years
Cookie Category
Analytical
Purpose
Collects statistics on website usage; specifically, the source of traffic, the pages visited, session duration, and other metrics.
_ga_*
google.com
2 years
Analytical
Tracks the number of times a user has visited the site, as well as the dates of their first and last visits.
BOLDeviceID
bol.pt
6 months
Strictly necessary
Allows to track the number of items in the user’s cart and keep the cart filled between visits.
BOLLang
bol.pt
1 year
Strictly necessary
Saves the user’s language settings
WhiteLabelApproved
bol.pt
1 year
Strictly necessary
Determines whether the user has accepted specific terms or settings related to a shopping experience within an “iframe” environment.
wwwBOLSession
bol.pt
Session
Strictly necessary
Determines whether the user has accepted specific terms or settings related to a shopping Temporarily identifies the website user to provide relevant information and features. It keeps the user logged in throughout their session, even if the browser is closed or multiple tabs are opened.
_ttp
tiktok.com
1 month
Strictly necessary
Keeps the session active, ensures security, and manages logins.
Management of Preferences and Consent
Whenever the use of cookies depends on consent, the User may grant or withdraw such consent by setting or updating their preferences in the corresponding privacy‑preferences panel available on this Website (for example, in the case of analytical cookies). The withdrawal of consent for non‑essential cookies will not affect the normal access to or use of our Website.
With regard to third‑party cookies, the User may manage their preferences through the respective opt‑out link (when available), by using the means indicated in the third party’s privacy policy, or by contacting the third party directly.
Deletion of Cookies
The User may use their browser settings to:
- View the cookies or other similar technologies installed on their device;
- Block cookies or similar technologies;
- Delete cookies or similar technologies from the browser.
However, browser settings do not allow for granular consent management by category. The User may, for example, find information on how to manage cookies in the most commonly used browsers at the following links:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Edge
Brave
Opera
Information and contacts
Renato de Albuquerque Foundation
NIPC: 516 478 451
Registered Office: Quinta da Beloura, Sintra
Contact: [email protected].
As the use of third‑party cookies through this Website cannot be fully controlled by the Foundation, any specific references to such cookies should be considered merely indicative. For complete information, Users are advised to consult the privacy policies of the respective third‑party service providers mentioned in this document.
Given the complexity involved in the management of cookies, we encourage Users to contact the Foundation should they wish to receive further information regarding the use of cookies on this Website. For further information or to clarify any question, you may consult the Privacy Policy, the Terms and Conditions, and the Digital Policy of the Albuquerque Foundation, or contact us through this Website or at [email protected].