Cookie Policy

This document explains how Castro Export, Lda. uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies under the terms described herein.

1. What are Cookies?

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

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but personal information we store about you may be linked to data collected through them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the proper functioning of the website. Without them, certain features are unavailable. These cookies do not collect information used for marketing purposes.

• castro_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference (duration: 1 year);
• session — Keeps your session active during your visit (duration: session).

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and understand how they move around the website. This information helps us improve the site's functionality and overall experience. All data is processed anonymously and aggregated.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Enable the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences, and provide enhanced, more personalized features. Information collected by these cookies cannot be used to track your browsing activity on other websites.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties, such as the Mapbox mapping service, used to display the interactive global coverage map. These cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third parties concerned.

3. How to Manage Your Cookies

You have the right to accept or refuse cookies. You can exercise your preferences by clicking the button below or using the cookie banner options presented during your visit.

Manage My Cookie Preferences

You can also configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

How to manage cookies in major browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data;
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data;
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data;
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

4. Third-Party Services Using Cookies

Our website uses the following third-party services, which may set their own cookies:

• Mapbox GL JS — For the interactive global coverage map. Read the Mapbox Privacy Policy;
• Google Fonts — For website typography. Read the Google Privacy Policy.

5. Retention of Cookie Data

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the duration specified in each cookie or until manually removed through your browser settings.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: contato@castroexport.com