COOKIE POLICY

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Beta Capital processes information that identifies or makes users identifiable (“Personal Data”) by installing cookies or other similar technologies on its websites, including, but not limited, on the web pages and the website https://betacapital.pt/ (“Website”). 

The use of the Website is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use [https://betacapital.pt/terms-and-conditions-of-use/] (“Terms and Conditions”) and requires the acceptance by the User. If the User declines the Terms and Conditions, the access to the Website must cease immediately.

Users are advised to read the Privacy Policy [https://betacapital.pt/privacy-policy/] in order to understand how the Website collects and processes users’ personal data and for what respective purposes, in accordance with the provisions and applicable laws concerning data protection and privacy framework.

2. Definition of Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. 

The cookie identifies the browser program on the server, enabling the storage of information on the server to improve Users’ experiences.

The use of “cookies” serves to improve the service provided, personalize your information and remember your preferences and maximize your experience when browsing this site, namely by allowing faster and more efficient browsing, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.

3. Types of Cookies used


  • The Website uses the following types of cookies:


  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: necessary or technical Cookies are used to activate essential features of the Website cannot be disabled on Beta Capital servers. Usually these Cookies are installed when Users access or log in web pages, being used for the identification of Users, having as main purpose: (i) to keep the Users identified so that when they leave the web page and return later, they can still be identified, making it easier to navigate without having to log in again or (ii) to make sure that Users are allowed access to certain areas or services on the website. These Cookies are used to enable website management, as well as the use of essential features and services during navigation. Disabling and blocking this type of Cookies may be carried out directly in the User’s browser, nonetheless the access to the Website may be blocked by Beta Capital or for web pages malfunction reasons. 
NameHostnamePathExpiryTags
cookiehub.betacapital.pt/365 days 
Used by CookieHub to store information about whether visitors have given or declined the use of cookie categories used on the site.
  • Performance and analysis: performance and analysis Cookies, either own or from third parties, are used to analyse traffic sources and quantify the number of users, allowing the measurement and statistical analysis to improve the performance of the service provided on the website. They help us to understand which pages are more or less visited and Users preferences when they browse the Website. The information is collected and analysed in aggregate format and for statistical purposes.
NameHostnamePathExpiryTags
_ga.betacapital.pt/730 days 
Contains a unique identifier used by Google Analytics to determine that two distinct hits belong to the same user across browsing sessions.
_gid.betacapital.pt/1 day 
Contains a unique identifier used by Google Analytics to determine that two distinct hits belong to the same user across browsing sessions.
_gat_*.betacapital.pt/1 hour 
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate (limit the collection of data on high traffic sites)

Cookies may be classified as:

  1. Session cookies: they are temporary and expires when the user closes the browser. The information obtained allows to identify and troubleshoot during the session to provide a better browsing experience; and,
  2. Permanent cookies: they expire when the purpose has been completed (e.g. identifying the User on the Website) or when they are manually disabled by choice. Generally, they are used to direct navigation and respond to the interests of the User, promoting more personalized services.

4. Consent

Necessary Cookies will always be active on your device, but we ask for your consent to place Analytics Cookies and other similar technologies on your device. If at any time you want to change your cookie settings, including withdrawing your consent to this processing, we would encourage you to do this via the links below. 

 

5. Using your browser to control cookies

The browsers and devices offer to allow the User to accept, decline or delete Cookies, by selecting the appropriate settings on their browser. The user can configure cookies on the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of their browser. However, it is important to note that disabling Cookies may prevent the Website from functioning properly, affecting, in whole or in part, the features of the Website.

Users can set cookies using the following links available for most popular browsers: 

Other third party tools, available online, allow users to detect the cookies on all web pages that they visit and to carry out their deactivation:  http://aboutads.info/choices or https://www.youronlinechoices.com/pt/your-ad-choices.  

If the user agrees with the use of cookies belonging to third parties, for example, under Google Analytics services, they can also uninstall them later by setting them up in their browser or by installing the deactivation add-in available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Additional guarantees and revocation of acceptance

Beta Capital shall not be responsible for the content and truthfulness of the information regarding the processing of personal data by third parties included, without limitation, in the privacy policies provided in their respective websites

As an additional guarantee, the recording of Cookies on this Website may be subject to the User’s acceptance of Cookies during their visit to the Website and to the installation or update of the browser used. This acceptance may be revoked at any time in the content and privacy settings, as aforementioned in this policy.

7. Cookie policy update

Beta Capital may modify this Cookies Policy in accordance with the legal or regulatory requirements or adapt this policy to new instructions enacted by law.

8. Questions

If you have any questions about the terms of operation of the cookies used by Beta Capital, you can contact us by: [info@betacapital.pt].

For more information on how Beta Capital processes personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy, available at [info@betacapital.pt].

Last modified: 13.09.2022