Cookie Policy
1. What are Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help the site function properly, improve your browsing experience, and allow us to understand how users interact with our pages.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
The Hezo Portugal website uses cookies classified into the following categories:
a) Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website, including security, session management, and technical preferences.
Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly.
b) Analytical Cookies (Google Analytics)
Used to analyse website traffic, visited pages, time spent on the site, and user interactions.
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
The data collected is anonymised and processed by Google.
c) Marketing Cookies (Google Ads)
Used to measure conversions, optimise advertising campaigns, and display relevant ads to users.
These may include remarketing and tracking cookies, activated only after consent.
d) Tag Management Cookies (Google Tag Manager)
These cookies do not collect personal data directly. They are used to manage and deploy other scripts, such as Google Analytics and Google Ads, in a controlled way.
3. Tools That Use Cookies on Our Website
Hezo Portugal uses the following tools through the Google Site Kit plugin:
- Google Analytics 4
- Google Ads / gtag
- Google Tag Manager
- Google Search Console (does not use cookies)
- PageSpeed Insights (does not use cookies)
These tools may set session cookies or persistent cookies, depending on their purpose.
4. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you visit the website for the first time, a cookie banner is displayed allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
Analytical and marketing cookies are only activated after your explicit consent, in compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
5. How You Can Manage or Disable Cookies
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the “Manage Cookies” button, if available in the website footer.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
Note: Disabling cookies may cause some website features to stop working properly.
6. International Data Transfers
The use of Google services may involve the transfer of data outside the European Economic Area.
Google is bound by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
Hezo Portugal may update this Cookie Policy whenever there are technical, legal, or functional changes to the website.
We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
8. Contact Details
If you have any questions regarding cookies or the processing of personal data, you may contact us at:
Hezo Portugal, Lda.
Email: accountant@hezo.pt
Last updated: 15/12/2025
