Cookie Policy
1. Definition
Cookies are defined as computer files containing a sequence of numbers and letters that uniquely identify the user’s internet access device, although they may also contain other information, such as the user’s browsing preferences on a particular website. Cookies are downloaded via the browser to the user’s internet access device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when visiting certain websites.
The storage of cookies is carried out by the access devices through the browser, which retains only information related to preferences, not including, as such, personal data.
2. Use of cookies
This website uses cookies to improve its service. Some cookies are essential to ensure the functionalities provided, while others are intended to enhance performance and user experience. Cookies help determine the usefulness, interest, and number of visits to websites, enabling faster and more efficient navigation by eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.
This website uses cookies to distinguish its users. FUNDAÇÃO MENDES GONÇALVES collects standard Internet log information, including the user’s IP address, browser type and language, access times, and referring website addresses. To ensure that our website is well managed and to facilitate navigation, FUNDAÇÃO MENDES GONÇALVES, or its service providers, may also use cookies (small text files stored in the user’s browser) or web beacons (electronic images that allow our website to count visitors who access a website and certain cookies) to collect aggregate data.
You should not continue accessing our website after the cookie notification if you do not agree to their use.
3. Types of cookies
There are two groups of cookies that may be used:
Persistent cookies – These are cookies that are stored at the browser level on access devices (PC, mobile, or tablet) and are used whenever the user returns to one of the websites of FUNDAÇÃO MENDES GONÇALVES. They are generally used to direct navigation to the user’s interests, allowing for a more personalized service.
Session cookies – These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie archive of the browser until the user leaves the website. The information collected by these cookies serves to analyze web traffic patterns, identify issues, and provide a better browsing experience.
Purposes of cookie use
Strictly necessary cookies – Allow navigation on the website and use of applications, as well as access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the requested services cannot be provided.
Analytical cookies – Used anonymously for the purpose of creating and analyzing statistics, in order to improve the functioning of the website.
Functionality cookies – Store user preferences regarding site usage so that it is not necessary to reconfigure the site each time it is visited.
Third-party cookies – Measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. They may also be used to customize advertising using user data.
Advertising cookies – Direct advertising based on each user’s interests to better target advertising campaigns according to users’ preferences. Additionally, they limit the number of times an ad is displayed, helping to measure the effectiveness of advertising and the success of website organization.
4. Cookie management
All browsers allow users to accept, refuse, or delete cookies and notify them whenever a cookie is received, particularly by selecting the appropriate settings in the browser. Users can configure cookies in the browser menu (e.g., “options” or “preferences”).
Disabling cookies may, however, prevent some web services from functioning correctly, partially or completely affecting the website navigation.
5. Updates to the cookie policy
FUNDAÇÃO MENDES GONÇALVES reserves the right to change this cookie policy at any time, with such changes being duly published on this website.
6. Contact
If you have any questions or complaints regarding this Cookie Policy, you may do so by contacting us via email at info@fundacaomendesgoncalves.org.