Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Privacy Policy of the website https://www.dourocountryhouse.com (hereinafter “Website”).

Douro Houses, Imobiliária, Lda. (hereinafter “Douro Country House”), with Corporate Taxpayer no. 507 113 918 and registered office at Quinta da Bouça, Bouça de Baixo, Rua do Souto do Rio, 2973, 4690-870 Cinfães, informs that it uses Cookies or other files with similar functionality (hereinafter “Cookies”), to facilitate and provide a better browsing experience through the Website.

Access to the Website may require the use of Cookies due to the nature of Internet communication standards. Douro Country House is responsible for the Cookies and the processing of data collected through cookies, whether their own or from third parties, via its Website, determining the purpose, content, and use of the data processing.

 

I. What is a cookie?

Cookies are small data files that are downloaded to the user's device when they visit a website. The primary goal is to recognize the User whenever he accesses the Website, allowing us to improve the quality and provide a better use of the website, with the purpose of simplifying navigation. Cookies are required for the Internet to function properly.

Cookies do not endanger the User’s equipment or device, and if enabled in the browser’s configuration, they assist in identifying and resolving potential errors in the Website’s operation.

The Users are not forced to authorize the use of cookies, they must be able to reject them. However, if the Users do not provide their consent, the website will be unable to provide the activities listed below for each cookie.

The data controller will not disclose or communicate to third parties the data provided authorizing the use of cookies.

The Users may manage, at any time, their preferences concerning the use of cookies through their browser or the existing cookie banner.

 

II. Use of Cookies by DOURO COUNTRY HOUSE

By accessing the Website, the User expressly accepts the use of Cookies required on their devices.

If the User disables the Cookies, the browsing of the Website may not be optimized and some of its features may not function properly.

In case Douro Country House uses additional Cookies in order to provide more and better services, the user will be promptly informed.

In particular, Douro Country House uses Cookies for the purposes identified bellowed.

a) Necessary Cookies

The necessary cookies assist to make the Website useful, allowing basic functions such as navigation and access to the page to protect certain areas of the Website. The Website may not function correctly without the use of these cookies.

b) Statistics Cookies

The statistics Cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and releasing information in an anonymous form.

c) Marketing Cookies

The marketing cookies are used to track visitors as they browse the Website, aiming to display ads that are relevant and appealing to the user.

 

III. Cookies Settings

In compliance with the current legislation, information is provided on how the User can configure the browser to manage and preserve their privacy and security in relation to cookies, through links to the official support website for the main browsers, so the User can decide whether or not accept the use of cookies.

The cookies settings can also be changed in browser preferences by the following indications, in the following links:

Chrome / Firefox / Internet Explorer / Safari

Technical Cookies related to activities strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website and the provision of the service do not require authorization and are automatically installed after accessing the Website.

The above-mentioned marketing and statistical Cookies are only installed or activated after express consent has been given by the User accessing the Website. The consent can be expressed selectively by using the banner on the Website in accordance with the terms indicated.

The user can, at any time, modify the consent through this Cookie Policy.

 

IV. Privacy Policy
For more information, please read our Privacy Policy.