Cookie Policy

 

Last Updated: 20th January, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Burgo Oculto LDA, trading as "Golden Homes Algarve" ("we," "our," or "us"), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website ("Site"). This policy helps you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activity and help websites remember your preferences, improve the user experience, and gather data for analytics.

Cookies can be session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like navigating the site, accessing secure areas, and providing services you’ve requested. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not work.

  • Examples: Login management, shopping cart functions (if applicable).

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how users navigate the site, and whether they encounter error messages. The information gathered helps us improve the performance of our website.

  • Example: Google Analytics.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember the choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as property alerts or saved searches.

  • Examples: Language selection, remembering form inputs.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads to you. They may also be used by third-party advertisers and advertising networks to build a profile of your interests. These cookies do not directly store personal data but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

  • Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.

e. Third-Party Cookies

We also use cookies from third-party services to support features like interactive maps, social media integration, and video content. These cookies may be placed by third-party domains, such as Google Maps, YouTube, or social media platforms.

  • Examples: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube embeds, Casafari property listings.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • To enable essential website functions.
  • To enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and improving website usability.
  • To analyse website traffic and performance through data analytics and reporting tools.
  • To serve targeted advertisements based on your interests and behavior.
  • To provide integrated third-party services, such as maps and social media sharing.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Plug-ins

Some cookies on our site are set by third parties, including:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our website to help us improve its performance. For more information on how Google processes your data, please refer to the Google Privacy Policy.
  • Facebook Pixel: This cookie helps us measure the effectiveness of our ads and deliver relevant advertisements on Facebook. You can review Facebook’s cookie policies on the Facebook Privacy Policy.
  • Google Maps and YouTube: These services may set cookies when integrated into our site to display property locations or video content.

These third-party providers may use their own cookies, which we have no control over. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more details on how they use data.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, and some features may not work as intended.

To manage cookies, follow the instructions for your browser:

6. Consent to Use Cookies

By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent or modify your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

7. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

  • Email: info@goldenhomesalgarve.com
  • Registered Address: Sitio da Mulher Morta, pc85, Mexilhoeira Grande, 8500-132, Portimão

By understanding how we use cookies, you can make informed decisions when visiting our website and have greater control over your online experience.