Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 18, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Martim Benedito (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website www.martimbenedito.com (the “Website”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as language preferences and other settings, helping to improve your browsing experience.
In addition to cookies, this Website may use other similar technologies, including:
- Local storage and session storage — data stored directly in your browser.
- Pixels and tracking tags — small invisible images used to collect usage information.
For simplicity, throughout this policy we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
2. Legal Basis
The use of cookies on this Website is governed by:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);
- Law No. 41/2004, of 18 August (as amended) — Portuguese Privacy and Electronic Communications Act, transposing the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC;
- Guidelines and recommendations issued by the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD).
In accordance with this legal framework:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent;
- All other cookies (functional, analytics, marketing) require your prior, free, specific, informed and unambiguous consent before being placed on your device.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | martimbenedito.com | Stores the visitor’s cookie consent preferences. | 1 year* |
| PHPSESSID | martimbenedito.com | Maintains session information across page requests. | Session* |
* Indicative duration based on the current policy; verify against the cookies actually set by the Website.
3.2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand visitor numbers, traffic sources and how people navigate the Website. Analytics data may include online identifiers and other information that can constitute personal data. Analytics cookies are used only where the required consent has been obtained.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and supports website traffic analysis. | 2 years* |
* Indicative duration based on the current policy; verify against the cookies actually set by the Website.
4. How to Manage Your Cookies
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings banner available at the bottom of our Website.
Alternatively, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any updates will be published on this page, with a revised “Last updated” date at the top.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]