COOKIE POLICY OF MEXTO’S WEBSITE

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Privacy Policy of the website https://mexto.pt/index.php/en/ (hereinafter referred to, as “Website”).
Accessing and browsing the Website or the use of its services implies acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the Privacy Policy.

To facilitate and provide a better browsing experience through the Website, MEXTO PORTUGAL, S.A., with the registered office in Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, n.º27, 1.ºD, 1050-012 Lisboa, with the Tax Registration Number (NIPC): 514 643 730, informs that it uses Cookies or other files with similar functionalities (hereinafter, “Cookies”).
Due to how Internet communication standards work, access to websites may involve the use of Cookies. MEXTO is responsible for the Cookies and for the processing of the data obtained through the Cookies, either their own, or of third parties through its website, deciding on the purpose, content and use of the processing of the collected data.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are files that contain small amounts of information that is downloaded to the user’s device when visiting a Web page.
The main objective is to recognize the user whenever he/she accesses the Website, as well as allowing the improvement of the quality together with the better use of the site and objectively simplifying the navigation process.
Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet, they do not damage the user’s equipment or device, and if activated in the configuration of your browser, they help to identify and resolve possible errors in the operation of the Website.

Use of Cookies by MEXTO

By accessing the website, the user expressly consents to the use of this type of Cookies in their devices.
If Cookies are deactivated, Website navigation may not be optimized, and some of the features on the Website may not work correctly.
Specifically, MEXTO uses Cookies for the purposes better identified below. If MEXTO uses other Cookies for the purpose of granting more and better services, the user will be informed accordingly.

Categories of Cookies used on this website:

Necessary Cookies: these cookies are essential for enabling user movement around our website and providing access to features such as your profile and purchases, member-only resources, and other secure areas of the website. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing purposes and do not remember where you have been on the internet. This category of cookies cannot be disabled.

Statistic Cookies: these Cookies allow quantifying the number of users and performing the measurement and statistical analysis of how users use our Website. Navigation on the Website is examined in order to improve the supply of products and services. This data is collected and treated using the anonymization. They are mostly third-party Cookies and of a purely functional nature, so they are not strictly necessary or essential.

Preference Cookies: preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.

Marketing Cookies: these Cookies allow us to manage more efficiently the offer of advertising spaces that exist on our Website and can analyse browsing habits and show advertising related to the user's browsing profile. They are mostly third-party Cookies and of a purely functional nature, so they are not strictly necessary or essential.

Provider	Name	Purpose	Duration	Categories
Linkedin	bscookie	Unclassified	1 year	Necessary
mexto.pt	hex (32)	Used to manage server calls to the website's backend systems.	Session	Necessary
Linkedin	li_gc	Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain	180 days	Necessary
gstatic.com	rc::a	This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.	Persistent	Necessary
gstatic.com	rc::c	This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.	Session	Necessary
Linkedin.com	lidc	Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.	1 day	Preferences
Google Analytics	_ga	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.	2 years	Statistics
Google Analytics	_gat	This cookie name is associated with Google Universal Analytics, according to Google documentation it is used to throttle the request rate - limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. It expires after 10 minutes.	24 hours	Statistics
Google Analytics	_gid	This cookie stores a unique user session identifier.	24 hours	Statistics
Google Analytics	__utma	This is one of the four main cookies set by the Google Analytics service which enables website owners to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. It it used to calculate new and returning visitor statistics. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics.	2 years	Statistics
Linkedin.com	AnalyticsSyncHistory	Used in connection with data-synchronization with third-party analysis service.	30 days	Statistics
Google Analitycs	collect	Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across de vices and marketing channels.	Session	Statistics
mexto.pt	ln_or	Registers statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.	24 hours	Statistics
Facebook	_fbp	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers.	3 months	Marketing
bing.com	_uetsid	Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor's preferences.	Persistent	Marketing
bing.com	_uetsid_exp	Contains the expiry-date for the cookie with corresponding name.	Persistent	Marketing
bing.com	_uetvid	Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor 's preferences.	Persistent	Marketing
bing.com	_uetvid_exp	The purpose of this cookie is to determine whether the user's browser supports cookies.	Persistent	Marketing
google.com	ads/ga-audiences	Used to detect whether the user intends to leave the page via cursor movements. This allows the website to trigger certain pop-ups to keep the user on the website or convert them to customer.	Session	Marketing
linkedin.com	bcookie	Used by the social networking service, LinkedIn, for tracking the use of embedded services.	1 year	Marketing
bing.com	MUID	Used widely by Microsoft as a unique user ID. The cookie enables user tracking by synchronising the ID across many Microsoft domains.	1 year	Marketing
mexto.pt	outbrain_cid_fetch	Collects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.	24 hours	Marketing
linkedin.com	UserMatchHistory	Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the s ecurity of the website and visitor.	30 days	Marketing

User setup to prevent Cookies

In accordance with the current legislation, information is provided on how the user can configure their browsers in order to manage and maintain their privacy and security with regards to Cookies, through links accessing the official support website of the main browsers so they can decide whether or not to accept the use of Cookies.

This way, the user can block Cookies through the browser configuration tools.
It should be understood that the user accepts the use of cookies if they continue to browse this Web page without first proceeding to their deactivation.

Cookie settings can still be changed in the user’s browser preferences by following the indications on the subsequent links:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac