Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how essential-algarve.com (“Website”), operated by Open Media SA (“we”, “our”, “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our Website.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

 

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted

 

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use cookies that fall into the following categories, as presented in our cookie consent banner.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

• Page navigation
• Security and fraud prevention
• Cookie consent management

Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate correctly.

 

2.2 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow the Website to remember information that affects how it behaves or appears, such as:

• Language preferences
• Regional settings

These cookies are only set where you have given your consent.

 

2.3 Statistics Cookies

Statistics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information in an aggregated and anonymised form where possible, such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Website
• General usage patterns

These cookies are used to improve website performance and content and are set only with your consent, where required by law.

 

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and may be used to:

• Display advertising that is relevant to users
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising
• Build user profiles based on browsing behaviour

These cookies may involve data being shared with advertising and marketing partners and are set only after you have given your explicit consent.

 

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our Website or support its operation, analytics, or advertising functions. These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

We do not control the setting of third-party cookies directly. Details of specific cookies and providers can be viewed at any time via the cookie consent tool on the Website.

 

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

When you first visit the Website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Use only strictly necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences by category

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings accessible on the Website.

You may also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

 

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable data protection law:

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in operating the Website
• Preference, statistics, and marketing cookies are used based on your consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

 

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how cookies are used on the Website. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

 

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Open Media SA
Parque Empresarial do Algarve, Lote 7
8401-901 Lagoa
Portugal

Email: [email protected]

Effective date: January 2026