Portugal by Fidalgo
Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to keep the website secure, functional and easy to use.
Last updated: June 2026
1.Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Portugal by Fidalgo uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, portugalbyfidalgo.com.
By continuing to browse our website, you may consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, subject to your preferences managed through our cookie banner.
2.Who We Are
This website is operated by João Luís Fidalgo Unipessoal, Lda., NIF 514 086 556, Rua Professor Simões Raposo, Lisboa. Email: bookings@portugalbyfidalgo.com. Website: portugalbyfidalgo.com.
3.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about website performance and usage.
Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted).
4.How We Use Cookies
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Enhance the user experience
- Protect website security
5.Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, certain website features may not function properly.
- Security cookies
- Session management cookies
- Form submission functionality
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Information collected may include number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on the website, traffic sources, and device and browser information. This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymous form whenever possible.
Examples may include Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Analytics cookies are only used with your consent where required by law.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences, region settings and form information. These cookies improve usability and provide a more personalised experience.
Marketing Cookies
If implemented in the future, marketing cookies may be used to measure advertising performance, display relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. Examples may include Meta Pixel (Facebook) and Google Ads Conversion Tracking. Marketing cookies will only be activated with your explicit consent.
6.Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party services integrated into our website. These providers may include Google, Meta (Facebook), website hosting providers and analytics providers.
These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Portugal by Fidalgo does not control the operation of third-party cookies.
7.Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or manage your cookie preferences.
You may change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.
8.Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. You can view stored cookies, delete cookies, block cookies and configure cookie preferences.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website. For more information, please consult your browser's support documentation.
9.Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the use of strictly necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
Analytics, functional and marketing cookies are based on your consent, which may be withdrawn at any time.
10.Data Protection Rights
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection and withdrawal of consent.
Requests may be sent to bookings@portugalbyfidalgo.com.
11.Changes to This Cookie Policy
Portugal by Fidalgo reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised date.
Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.