cookie policy

By using this site you consent to the use of Cookies in accordance with this Policy.

In this text, Pinto Lopes Viagens details the information regarding the Cookies used on the website, as well as the purposes for which they are used.

This website may also contain links – particularly for sharing on social networks – to other websites or applications, including, for example, those that are the responsibility of regular partners such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube or Google. If the user accesses any of these sites through one of these links, they should bear in mind that the respective Cookie Policies are the sole responsibility of the entities that generate them. For this reason, the user should read the Cookie Policies of these other platforms or applications before using them.

1. GETTING TO KNOW COOKIES
Cookies are small text files containing relevant information that your access device (computer, mobile phone/smartphone or tablet) loads via your browser when you visit a website.

The placement of cookies will not only help the website recognize the user’s device the next time they visit, but is often essential for its operation.

The cookies used by Pinto Lopes Viagens never collect personal information that allows the user to be identified. They only store generic information, such as how or where/country users access the site and how they use it, among other things. Cookies only retain information related to your preferences.

The user can, at any time, and via their Internet browser, decide to be notified of the receipt of Cookies. It should be noted, however, that refusing to use Cookies on the site will diminish the quality of the digital experience and may also result in the impossibility of accessing some of the site’s pages.


2. COOKIE FUNCTIONALITY
In general, cookies are used to improve the user’s browsing experience, increasing the speed and quality of the site’s response. They also eliminate the need for the user to repeatedly enter the same information and help determine that the advertising messages the user may see are relevant and match their interests, thus improving the usefulness and interest of the digital experience when consulting our site.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKIES:
Each Cookie used has a function and a validity, as explained below.

2.1 In terms of their function, the cookies used can be:

2.1.1. Essential cookies: Some cookies are essential for browsing the site. Without them, the correct display of some pages of the site may be compromised.

2.1.2. Functionality cookies: These cookies allow the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization by remembering the choices the user has made (such as preferred language or geographical location). For example, cookies prevent you from having to enter your name or e-mail address each time you send us a message or make a booking request via one of our forms. The information these cookies collect is anonymized and can never track your browsing activity on other websites.

2.1.3. Analytical cookies: These Cookies are used to analyze how users use the site, allowing us to highlight articles or services that may be of interest to users, and to monitor the performance of the site, knowing which pages are the most popular, which is the most effective method of connecting between pages or why some pages are receiving error messages or are not being visited. These cookies are only used for statistical creation and analysis purposes, without ever collecting personal information that identifies the user. All the information collected by these cookies is aggregated into non-personal indicators and is therefore anonymous .

2.1.4. Third-party/advertising cookiesThese are cookies from external entities (third parties), namely Google and the various social networks mentioned above, which are used to target advertising according to the interests of each user and the number of visits they have made, also making it possible to limit the number of times an ad is viewed. These cookies also help to measure the effectiveness of advertisements. They may be used by third party companies to build up a profile of the user’s interests in order to show relevant Pinto Lopes Viagens advertising on those same sites. In this case, no personal information is ever stored, as these cookies only identify the browser and Internet connection device used.

2.2 With regard to validity, the Cookies used may be:

2.2.1. Permanent cookies: They are stored on your access devices (computer, mobile/smartphone or tablet), at the level of the Internet browser, and are used whenever the user visits the site again.

2.2.2. Session cookies: They are temporary, generated in each session and are available until the session is closed. The next time you access your browser, these cookies will no longer be stored. The information obtained from these cookies allows us to manage sessions, identify potential problems and provide a better browsing experience.


SHOULD I ACCEPT THE USE OF COOKIES?
In compliance with current legislation, with the exception of strictly necessary Cookies and performance Cookies, this website may only use any other Cookie with the prior express consent of the user.
It is important to mention that the use of Cookies is essential for the correct functioning of the website in its entirety, so their acceptance is recommended.


COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND DEACTIVATION
By using the Pinto Lopes Viagens website, you consent to the use of Cookies in accordance with this Policy.

It is important to mention that, after authorizing the use of Cookies, the user can reverse their decision at any time by deactivating some or all of the Cookies we have just mentioned.

Most browsers allow control over the Cookies stored on the visitor’s devices, as well as their immediate deletion if the user wishes to withdraw their permission for the local storage of Cookies.

Users can always configure the devices and browsers they use to accept all or only some Cookies, to notify them whenever a Cookie is issued or even to never receive Cookies.

You can use one of the following links to manage your cookies simply and intuitively from your browser:

For information on Cookies, please refer to the instructions and manuals of each browser used.

For more information on Cookies and their use, please consult the following links:

However, we would like to point out that if you disable cookies, the Pinto Lopes Viagens website may not work as well as you would like.

    1. 2.2 With regard to validity, the Cookies used may be:
      2.2.1. Permanent cookies: They are stored on your access devices (computer, mobile/smartphone or tablet), at the level of the Internet browser (browser), and are used whenever the user visits the site again.
      2.2.2. Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are generated during each session and are available until the session is closed. The next time you access your browser, these cookies will no longer be stored. The information obtained from these cookies allows us to manage sessions, identify potential problems and provide a better browsing experience.

  • 5. NEWSLETTER OPENING COOKIESOur    newsletters contain, for statistical purposes, images that allow us to know whether they are opened or not and to check clicks through links within them.
    Users always have the option of unsubscribing from promotional newsletters sent to their e-mail address by clicking on the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of all our newsletters.

  • 6.CHANGES TO THE COOKIES POLICYPinto Lopes Viagens reserves the right to make changes or updates to this Cookies Policy at any time, and these changes will be duly updated on the website.

    We suggest that you consult this Policy regularly to be aware of any changes.