Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 17th, 2024

At Portugal Travel Concierge®, we are committed to providing an excellent user experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website, currently hosted on SquareSpace, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and improve our services. While we do not currently use advanced tracking tools like Google Analytics, this policy covers potential future use of such tools.

We may use cookies to:

  • Remember Your Preferences: Store information about your preferences to customize your experience on our site.

  • Improve Website Performance: Collect data about website traffic and usage patterns to help us improve our website’s functionality and content.

  • Enhance Security: Use security cookies to identify and prevent security risks.

  • Social Media Integration: Enable sharing of content via social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

We may use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain parts of our site may not function properly.

  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most frequently visited.

  • Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember choices you make (e.g., language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show you relevant ads on third-party sites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

As we rely on third-party services to provide our concierge and travel services, these third parties may also set cookies on your device when you interact with our website. These cookies are governed by the respective third-party providers’ cookie policies. For instance, we may use social media buttons that link to platforms like Facebook and Instagram, which may set cookies on your device.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the option to accept or decline cookies when visiting our website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

To manage or delete cookies:

  • Browser Settings: You can adjust your cookie settings directly in your web browser. Instructions for managing cookies can typically be found in your browser’s help section.

  • Opt-Out: Some cookies are linked to third-party services like Google or Facebook. You can manage your preferences on their respective platforms.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@portugaltravelconcierge.com

  • Phone: +351 913 851 981

  • Address: R Professor Manuel Cavaleiro Ferreira, Nº4, 5ºA, 1600-642 Lumiar, Lisboa, PORTUGAL