Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow the site to function correctly, improve your browsing experience, and help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses cookies grouped into the following categories:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies ensure the basic operation of the website, including security, session management, and essential technical functions.
Without them, the site may not work properly.
b) Analytical Cookies (Google Analytics)
Used to measure traffic, page performance, time spent on the site, and user interactions.
This information helps us improve the website and create more relevant content.
All collected data is anonymised and processed by Google.
c) Marketing Cookies (Google Ads)
Used to measure conversions, optimise advertising campaigns, and display relevant ads to users.
This may include remarketing or conversion tracking cookies, activated only after your explicit consent.
d) Tag Management Cookies (Google Tag Manager)
These cookies do not collect personal data directly but enable other scripts (such as Analytics and Ads) to load correctly.
3. Tools That Use Cookies on Our Website
Through the Google Site Kit plugin, our website integrates:
- Google Analytics 4
- Google Ads / gtag
- Google Tag Manager
- Google Search Console (does not use cookies)
- PageSpeed Insights (does not use cookies)
These tools may set session cookies (temporary) or persistent cookies.
4. How We Collect Your Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, a consent banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
Analytics and marketing cookies are activated only after your explicit consent, in full compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the “Manage Cookies” option (if available).
You can also disable or remove cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
Note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of certain parts of the website.
6. International Data Transfers
Some data collected by Google services may be transferred outside the European Economic Area.
Google applies appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy whenever technical, legal, or operational changes occur.
We recommend checking this page periodically.
8. Cookie List
Necessary
Necessary cookies are essential for the basic functions of the website. The website will not function as intended without them.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pll_language | 1 year | Polylang sets this cookie to remember the language selected by the user when they return to the website and to retrieve the language information when otherwise unavailable. |
| _GRECAPTCHA | 6 months | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::a | Never expires | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::f | Never expires | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots and protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis. It helps determine if the browser can display emojis properly. |
| rc::b | Session | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots. |
| rc::c | Session | Set by Google reCAPTCHA to identify bots. |
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | Set by CookieYes to remember users’ consent preferences. Does not store personal information. |
Analytics
Analytical cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by providing information such as visitor numbers, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _pk_id.* | 1 year 1 month | Set by Matomo to store a unique user ID. |
| _pk_ses.* | 1 hour | Set by Matomo to store a unique session ID and gather usage information. |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Set by Google Analytics to calculate visit, session, and campaign data. Stores information anonymously and assigns a random ID. |
| ga* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Set by Google Analytics to store and count pageviews. |
Advertising
Advertising cookies deliver personalised ads based on previous browsing behaviour and help analyse campaign performance.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | 3 months | Set by Facebook to display ads on Facebook or digital platforms powered by Facebook after visiting the website. |
| _gcl_au | 3 months | Set by Google Ad Manager to test ad efficiency across websites using their services. |
| test_cookie | 15 minutes | Set by doubleclick.net to determine whether the user’s browser supports cookies. |
Uncategorised
Cookies that are currently under review and have not yet been categorised.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| g_state | 6 months | Description not available. |
| _pk_ref.1776314.b12d | 6 months | Description not available. |
9. Contact
For questions regarding cookies or data processing, you may contact us at:
Vyra, Lda.
Email: info@vyra.com.pt
Last Update: 11/12/2025