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COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Personal Data Protection Policy of the website www.sibs.com(hereinafter, the “Website”).

To facilitate and enhance your browsing experience on the Website, SIBS SGPS, S.A. (hereinafter referred to as “SIBS”), with registered office at Alfrapark, Estrada de Alfragide, Building E, nº67, 2610-008 Amadora, Lisbon, registered with the Lisbon Commercial Registry Office under the corporate and tax identification number 501.408.819, informs you that it uses cookies or other similar functionality files (hereinafter referred to as “Cookies”).

Due to the way Internet communication standards operate, accessing websites may involve the use of Cookies. SIBS is responsible for the Cookies and for processing the data obtained through Cookies—both its own and those of third parties—through its Website, determining the purpose, content, and use of the processing of collected data for the purposes set out below.

1. What are Cookies?
“Cookies” are small text files with relevant information, sent by websites and stored on the user’s device. The purpose of using Cookies is to manage the operation of the Website, increase its efficiency, provide SIBS with information on Website usability, and/or recognise the user and tailor their browsing according to their interests and preferences—thereby improving the browsing experience. Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Website; they do not damage the user’s device and, if enabled in your browser settings, help identify and resolve operational and functional issues of the Website. Authorising the use of certain cookies is optional; however, refusal may result in the user being unable to access some features of the Website, and it may not function correctly. The data provided by authorising cookie usage will not be disclosed or shared with third parties by the data controller. The user may disable or manage cookie preferences at any time via their browser or the cookie banner provided.

2. Use of Cookies
SIBS uses Cookies on its Website to manage user navigation. This management may be carried out directly by SIBS or by third parties, particularly for statistical analysis of website usage. Specifically, SIBS uses Cookies for the purposes identified below:

  • Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the proper functioning of the Website, enabling basic functions such as navigation and access to secure areas of the Website. The Website cannot function properly without these Cookies, and therefore, their collection does not require user consent. These necessary Cookies, relating to activities strictly necessary for the operation of the Website, are automatically installed when the user accesses the Website.
    • Cookie: ApplicationGatewayAffinity
      1. Provider: sibs-sites.sibs.pt
      2. Purpose: Registers the server used and is used in conjunction with ad scheduling to optimise the user experience.
      3. Validity: Session
      4. Type: HTTP
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Registers the server used and is used in conjunction with ad scheduling to optimise the user experience.
      3. Validity: Session
      4. Type: HTTP
    • Cookie: ApplicationGatewayAffinityCORS
      1. Provider: sibs-sites.sibs.pt
      2. Purpose: Used in the context of load balancing to optimise the Website by distributing traffic across multiple network connections or servers.
      3. Validity: Session
      4. Type: HTTP
    • Cookie: ApplicationGatewayAffinityCORS
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Used in the context of load balancing to optimise the Website by distributing traffic across multiple network connections or servers.
      3. Validity: Session
      4. Type: HTTP
    • Cookie: connect.sid
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Secure login and detection of any spam or misuse of the Website.
      3. Validity: Session
      4. Type: HTTP
    • Cookie: CookieConsent
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Stores the user’s cookie consent status for the Website.
      3. Validity: 1 year
      4. Type: HTTP
    • Cookie: gdpr[allowed_cookies]
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Verifies cookie consent box acceptance to ensure it is not displayed again.
      3. Validity: 1 year
      4. Type: HTTP
    • Cookie: gdpr[consent_types]
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Verifies cookie consent box acceptance to ensure it is not displayed again.
      3. Validity: 1 year
      4. Type: HTTP
    • Cookie: wpEmojiSettingsSupports
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Allows content to be displayed with the correct font, blog/image cursors, colour themes, and other Website settings.
      3. Validity: Session
      4. Type: HTML
  • Preference Cookies: These Cookies allow the Website to remember information to tailor its behaviour or appearance—such as the user’s preferred language.
    • Cookie: wp-wpml_current_language
      1. Provider: sibs.com
      2. Purpose: Identifies the country code based on the user’s IP address. Used to determine the language to be used for the visitor.
      3. Validity: Session
      4. Type: HTTP

3. Cookie Settings
In accordance with applicable legislation, users are informed about how to configure their browser to manage and maintain their privacy and security in relation to Cookies.
Cookie settings can be changed in your browser preferences using the following links:
a. Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
b. Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop?redirectslug=enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences&redirectlocale=en-US
c. Internet Explorer / Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/windows/gerir-cookies-no-microsoft-edge-ver-permitir-bloquear-eliminar-e-utilizar-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
d. Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

4. Updates to the Personal Data Protection Policy
This Cookie Policy will be reviewed periodically and updated whenever necessary.

Last updated: 17 | 10 | 2024