I — What are cookies?

"Cookies" are small software tags (text files containing small amounts of information) that are stored by a web server, usually anonymously and encrypted, on the devices (laptop, tablet, smartphone or PC) of those who visit a web page through their browser. They store, for a certain period, only information related to preferences and do not therefore include the storage of personal data.

Only that server can retrieve or read the contents of the cookie.

Cookies are safe, as they can only store information provided by the browser, that is, information that the user has entered into the internet browser or included when visiting a page. It is not possible to execute code or use cookies to access your computer.

If a web page encrypts the information contained in a cookie, only that website can read this information.

II — Why use cookies?

The main purpose is to make navigation easier and allow the user to make better use of the site. To do so, the user is recognised every time they enter the site; the system remembers past actions and browsing preferences, such as the username, the language chosen for browsing or the display settings, removing the need to repeatedly enter the same information and allowing for faster, more efficient and higher-quality browsing. The information collected by cookies also allows us to optimise our site.

III — Types of cookies and purposes

Cookies may be first-party (sent to your device by PCByte) or third-party (used to identify interests and personalise advertising offerings).

• Necessary session cookies: essential for proper navigation and use of the site, allowing basic functions. The site may not work correctly without these cookies.
• Preference cookies: enable the user’s preferences to be saved in order to optimise browsing on the website, so that the user does not need to reconfigure and personalise the experience on every visit. They allow information such as the language or the region the user is in to be remembered.
• Functionality cookies: allow the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by external providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not work properly.
• Advertising cookies: used to target adverts at visitors and aim to contribute to a better browsing experience tailored to the user’s interests. The goal is to deliver content that is relevant to individual preferences.
• Analytics cookies: allow us to monitor and analyse the behaviour of website users. The information collected through these cookies is used to measure activity on the sites, applications or platforms and to build browsing profiles of their users, in order to introduce improvements based on the data analysis.

IV — Cookie management

You can manage, block or delete cookies through your settings. Please note that disabling or rejecting cookies may affect the correct functioning of the pcbyte.pt site.

V — Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be directly transmitted and stored by Google on servers in the United States of America. Google will use this information on our behalf for the purpose of tracking your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity and providing other services related to website activity and internet use.

Google may transmit this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

By using this website, you consent to the processing of information about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

VI — Informed consent

Use of this site implies that the user has given their express and unequivocal consent to the use of cookies, in accordance with the terms and conditions established in this Cookie Policy, subject to any cookie deactivation and deletion measures that may be carried out.

This Cookie Policy may be reviewed and updated, and it is important to check this page regularly.