WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Cookiescookiesare files or text files that contain small amounts of information that are downloaded and saved on the user's device, through their browserbrowserwhen you visit a web page. They are small data files that are sent to the user's computer, mobile phone or other access device when visiting a web page and that allow obtaining information relating to their browsing or a code that allows identifying the equipment – we will refer to them below as “cookies”.
WHY USE COOKIES
The main objective is to simplify navigation and allow the user to make better use of the sitesiteTo this end, the user is recognized whenever they access the sitesiteeliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information and thus allowing faster, more efficient and better quality navigation. The information collected bycookiesalso allows to improvesite.
TYPES OF COOKIES USED AND THEIR PURPOSES
This site uses session cookies and persistent cookies, which in turn may be first-party or third-party cookies. These are files that contain non-personal information, but which allow the identification of the equipment by OCTOPUSMISSION – Unipessoal Lda, as the owner of the site.
The anonymous information collected through the use of cookies is intended exclusively to be processed to help improve the content and functioning of the site, and there is no collection of any personal data from users. If the user so wishes, they may disable cookies through their browser settings.
Session cookies are created to collect and store data while the user accesses a web page. They are usually used to store information that is only of interest to keep for the provision of the service requested by the user at a single moment.
Persistent cookies are a type of cookie that remains stored on the terminal, which can be processed and accessed for a period defined by the cookie owner.
First-party cookies are those created or managed by the website owner.
The website www.octopusmission.pt uses persistent first-party cookies only for the purpose of remembering acceptance of the cookie policy, which are stored on the computer for a period of 1 month.
The website www.octopusmission.pt uses third-party cookies only for anonymous monitoring of browsing data, namely using Google Analytics, collecting anonymous information on access to the website pages. Google Analytics places the _ga cookie with a validity of 2 years and the _gat cookie with a validity of 10 minutes.
OCTOPUSMISSION – Unipessoal Lda respects the right to privacy of website users and declares that it complies with all legal provisions applicable to the protection and privacy of their personal data, in particular the provisions of Law No. 67/98, of October 26 (“Data Protection Law”).
DISABLING OR DELETING COOKIES
Most internet browsers allow you to manage your preferences regarding the use of cookies at any time. You can adjust your browser to reject cookies or delete certain cookies at your discretion.
To configure our cookies and third-party cookies, the User can access:
Google Chrome: Tools → Settings → Show advanced settings → Content settings → Cookies → Block website data and third-party cookies
Mozilla Firefox: Tools → Options → Privacy → History → Use custom settings for history (uncheck all boxes).
Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Internet zone settings (slide up to Block all cookies).
Safari: Edit → Preferences → Privacy → Block cookies (select “always”).
Safari (iOS): Settings → Safari → Block Cookies
The user can revoke their consent to the use of cookies in their browser through the options of the browser manufacturer they are using, or by installing a rejection system (“opt-out”) through links from some third parties that install cookies on the web pages of www.octopusmission.co.uk.
If you do not want Google Analytics to collect and use information, you can install a rejection system (“opt-out”) in your internet browser: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=None
The user should bear in mind that some features of the content on the www.octopusmission.pt website are only available if you allow the installation of cookies in your browser. If you decide not to accept or block certain cookies (depending on their purpose), this may
UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE COOKIE POLICY
OCTOPUSMISSION – Unipessoal Lda may modify this Cookie Policy in accordance with new legislative or regulatory requirements, or in order to adapt said policy to the instructions issued by the National Data Protection Commission.
When significant changes are made to this Cookie Policy, they will be communicated to the user through an informative notice on the publisher's website. If you would like more information about our use of cookies, you can email us at geral@octopusmission.pt.