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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 25, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Hotel do Cão Algarve website, and how you can control them.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and record information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure proper website functionality (essential cookies)
  • Analyze how visitors use our website (analytics cookies)
  • Personalize content and ads (marketing cookies)
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Improve your browsing experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.

Cookie Purpose Duration Type
hdca_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year First-party
sessionStorage (checkin/checkout) Temporarily stores booking dates Session First-party

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Purpose: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance.

⚠️ Requires user consent

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttle request rate 1 minute
_gac_* Google Analytics Contains campaign information 90 days

3.3 Marketing / Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and appealing ads.

⚠️ Requires user consent

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel Tracking and remarketing on Facebook 3 months
fr Facebook Targeted advertising delivery 3 months
test_cookie Google Checks if browser accepts cookies 15 minutes
IDE Google DoubleClick Targeted advertising 1 year

3.4 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration
disqus_unique Disqus Blog comment system 1 year
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE YouTube Embedded video playback 6 months
YSC YouTube Registers unique ID for statistics Session

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

5. How to Control and Delete Cookies

5.1 Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Consent to all cookies (essential, analytics, and marketing)
  • Reject: Only essential cookies will be used

You can change your preferences at any time by deleting the "hdca_cookie_consent" cookie from your browser and reloading the page.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control and/or delete cookies as desired through your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

For more information: www.allaboutcookies.org

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics: Browser opt-out extension

5.4 Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some website features may not work properly:

  • You may not be able to use all website features
  • Your preferences will not be saved
  • The browsing experience may be affected
  • Certain embedded content (videos, maps) may not load

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in cookie technologies or legal changes. The last update date is indicated at the top of this page.

8. More Information

For more information about how we process your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

For cookie-related questions, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 963 876 246

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