COOKIES

In order to provide a better user experience, USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA makes use of cookies on this website, considering as such small text files with relevant information that the access device (computer, mobile phone / smartphone or tablet) loads, through the internet browser (browser), when a website is visited by the user.

The cookies used by USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA improve the performance and browsing experience of its users, increasing, on the one hand, the speed and efficiency of response and, on the other, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information.

The placement of cookies not only helps the website to recognize the user’s device the next time he visits it, but it will also be essential for the functioning of the same.

The cookies used on the website by USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA, do not collect personal information that allows the user to be identified, only saving generic information, namely the form or location / country of access and the way the user uses the website, among others.

Cookies only retain information related to the user’s preferences and the user can, at any time and through his internet browser (browser), decide to be notified about the receipt of cookies, as well as block the respective entry in his system.

Each browser has its own configuration process for this configuration. This process can be found in the Help menu, which explains how to set preferences for cookies.

It is warned, however, that refusing to use cookies may result in the impossibility of accessing some areas of the USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA website.

Cookies used by USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA

USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA uses different types of cookies, as described below:

  1. Essential cookies – some cookies are essential to access specific areas of the USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA website, allowing navigation and use of its applications, as well as access to secure areas of the website, through login. Without these cookies, services that require it cannot be provided;
  2. Functionality cookies – Functionality cookies allow you to remember the user’s preferences regarding navigation on the website, thus not needing to reconfigure and personalize it each time you visit it;
  3. Analytical cookies – These cookies are used to analyze the way the user uses the website, allowing to highlight articles or services that may be of interest to you, and to monitor the performance of the website, knowing which pages are most popular, which is the connection method between pages that is most effective or to determine why some pages are receiving error messages. These cookies are used only for the purpose of statistical creation and analysis, without ever collecting personal information. Thus, USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA, can provide a high quality experience by personalizing its offer and quickly identifying and correcting any problems that arise.

There are also two types of cookies regarding validity:

  1. Permanent cookies – are cookies that are stored on access devices (computer, mobile phone, smartphone or tablet), at the level of the internet browser (browser), and are used whenever the user visits the USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA website again;
  2. In general, they are used to direct navigation according to the user’s interests, allowing USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA provide a more personalized service;
  3. Session cookies – are temporary cookies, which are generated and are available until the session ends. The next time the user accesses his internet browser (browser) the cookies will no longer be stored. The information obtained allows you to manage sessions, identify problems and provide a better browsing experience.

USHINE PORTUGAL, LDA can also use cookies when opening newsletters / emails, for statistical purposes, and to let you know if they are open and to check clicks through links or advertisements within the newsletter. The user always has the possibility to disable the sending of newsletters / email through the specific option at the bottom of the newsletter.

Last updated: 10/25/2020