Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1st January 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Xorvinta Lda. ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are 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 about how users interact with their sites.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party cookies" (set by other services used on the website).

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
  • Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Performance Optimisation: To optimise website speed and functionality

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, so they cannot be disabled.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track website usage, visitor behaviour, and performance metrics. This information helps us improve our website and services.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or cookie consent choices) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google Ads and related services for marketing purposes.

5. Detailed Cookie Information

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores user cookie preferences 1 year Necessary
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours Analytics
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
_gcl_aw Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
IDE Google DoubleClick - ad targeting 1 year Marketing

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These include:

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

6.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads for marketing and remarketing purposes. Google Ads cookies track conversions, measure campaign effectiveness, and enable targeted advertising based on your interests and previous interactions with our website.

6.3 Google Fonts

Our website uses Google Fonts to display text. When you visit our website, Google may set cookies to optimise font delivery and track usage for performance purposes.

7. Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google tags behave based on your cookie consent choices. When you reject marketing cookies, Google services operate in a privacy-enhanced mode that doesn't use cookies for advertising purposes while still allowing basic measurement.

This ensures that your consent preferences are respected while still enabling us to measure website performance and improve our services in a privacy-compliant manner.

8. How to Manage Cookies

8.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customise your cookie preferences by category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser data or contacting us to reset your consent choices.

8.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

8.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking services:

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

  • Necessary Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
  • Functional Cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit
  • Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve the website based on usage data
  • Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice for significant changes.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

11. Contact Information

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

Xorvinta Lda.
Avenida dos Aliados 216
4744-708 Braga, Portugal
Email: privacy@xorvinta.top
Phone: +351 251 228 382
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 18:00