What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that contain fragments of information that a website, when visited by the user, places on the device used to access (computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other mobile device), usually through a web browser, , by identifying the equipment on the server, helping the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies do not identify the user but the equipment used.
The cookies used on the website www.viaexpresso.pt retain, for example, information related to user-identifiable codes, and session information to ensure security and browsing experience.
What types of cookies are used on www.viaexpresso.pt (website)?
Global Cookies: Cookies used to review a user's various visits to the website. This information is used to improve website navigation.
Session Cookies: These are temporary and remain in your browser's cookie file until you leave the website. This information is used to improve website navigation.
Cookies Functionality: These cookies retain your preferences regarding your use of the website, so you do not need to re-configure the website each time you visit.
Analytic Cookies: These cookies are used to analyze how users use the website and monitor its performance. This allows you to provide a high quality experience by customizing the website offering and quickly identifying and correcting any issues that arise. These cookies are used only for the purposes of statistical creation and analysis, without ever collecting personal information.
The cookies used on the website (www.viaexpresso.com) expire after a maximum of 24 hours.
Almost all browsers allow the blocking or removal of cookies and the sending of warnings to allow the user to prevent the installation of a particular cookie.
ou can find more information about cookies in the documentation provided in the help area of your browser or at www.aboutcookies.org.
Blocking cookies may make it difficult to use the website. In addition, some of the features of the website may not be available without the use of cookies.
Google Analytics
For the purpose of statistical analysis of website usage, the website uses Google Analytics and therefore cookies that allow you to analyze the user's browsing habits. This allows you to improve the quality of the website and its content. In this way, the website has the information on how it is used in order to improve the service on an ongoing basis.
The information obtained from the statistical analysis of the website will not be associated with the other user data obtained through the website.
Google Analytics is an Internet analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies": text files that are stored on your device and allow you to analyze your use of the website.
You may prevent Google from collecting and processing data generated by the cookie relating to your use of the website (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the following browser plugin:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB
Additional information about Google Analytics terms of use and data protection is available at:
http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.html
or in:
https://policies.google.com/?hl=en-GB
How can you manage cookies?
Internet browsers (browsers) allow you to accept, reject or delete cookies, and you can always disable cookies. For this purpose, the user must follow the instructions.
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
1. Click the "Tools" menu and choose "Internet Options";
2. Select the "Privacy" tab;
3. Move the bar to the top, where "Block all cookies" will appear.
Note: There are several levels of enabling and disabling cookies in Internet Explorer. For more information about Internet Explorer cookie settings, see Configure Cookies in Internet Explorer.
Cookie settings in Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the "Tools" menu;
2. Select "Options";
3. Click the "Privacy" icon on the top panel;
4. In the section "Cookies" deactivate the option "Accept cookies of the websites";
5. Click "OK" to save your changes and close.
Note: There are several levels of enabling and disabling cookies in Mozilla Firefox. For more information about cookies settings in Mozilla Firefox, see Setting up cookies in Mozilla Firefox.
Cookies settings in Chrome
1. Click the Chrome menu in the browser toolbar;
2. Select Settings;
3. Click Show advanced settings;
4. In the "Privacy" section, click the Content Settings button;
5. Select the option "Block data definition by websites".
You can change the following cookie settings in the "Cookies" section:
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies by default
- Allow cookies by default
- Keep cookies and website data by default until you leave your browser (browser)
- Create exceptions for cookies from specific websites or domains.
Note: There are several levels of enabling and disabling cookies in Google Chrome. For more information about cookie settings in Google Chrome, see Set up cookies in Chrome.
Safari Web and IOS Cookie Settings
1. Click "Edit";
2. Select "Preferences";
3. In the top panel, select the "Privacy" icon;
4. In the "Accept Cookies" section, select "Never."
Note: There are several levels of enabling and disabling cookies in Safari. For more information about cookie settings in Safari, see Setting cookies in Safari Web and IOS.
Other Internet browsers (browser)
Please look in the "help" menu of the browser or contact the browser provider.
