This Cookie Policy regulates the processing of data, including personal data, of users (“User” or “Users”), collected within the scope of the use of the website of the Portuguese Association of Online Betting and Gaming, with headquarters located at Avenida da República, no. 3000, Edifício Estoril Office – Escritório 34, 2649-517, Alcabideche (hereinafter “APAJO”), as the data controller.
We use cookies to ensure adequate performance in line with the expectations of the Website users, guarantee the improvement of the services provided, or safeguard the security of the operations carried out.
This Cookie Policy is complementary and should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small information files stored in your browser when you access the internet through a suitable device (such as your computer, tablet, or mobile phone). These files allow the website to “remember” your actions and preferences for a certain period, such as the chosen language, font size, and other display settings. This is why when you browse through the pages of a website or application or return to a website or application you have previously visited, you generally do not have to re-enter your preferences.
What types of cookies exist?
There are various types of cookies. Cookies can be classified according to the following characteristics:
- Based on their origin, they can be classified as follows:
- First-party cookies – these cookies are sent to the user’s device from equipment or domains managed by APAJO.
- Third-party cookies – these cookies are sent to the user’s device from equipment or domains managed by a third party and are not under APAJO’s control.
Based on their duration, we can adopt the following classifications:
- Session cookies – these are temporary cookies. This type of cookie is deleted from the device when you close the browser or application you use to access the Website.
- Persistent cookies – these cookies are retained for a longer period than session cookies. After closing the browser or application, these remain stored on the User’s device.
- Based on their purpose, cookies can be:
- Technical or functional cookies – necessary to ensure the functioning of the Website’s operation and/or to ensure the availability of functionalities requested by the user.
- Personalization cookies – accessory cookies used to personalize the User’s browsing experience.
- Analysis cookies – allow tracking and analyzing User behavior.
- Advertising cookies – accessory cookies aimed at ensuring that we present advertising that is more relevant and attractive to users and advertisers.
What types of cookies are on the Website and for what purpose do we use them?
| Type of Cookies | Name | Purpose | Duration | First/Third- party |
| Functional | pll_language | Used to store information about the language selected by the user when returning to the website. | 1 (one) year | First-party |
| Necessary | cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | Used to store user consent for cookies in the “Necessary” category. | 6 (six) months | First-party |
| Necessary | cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary | Used to store user consent for cookies subject to consent. | 6 (six) months | First-party |
| Analytical | _gid | Used to store information about how visitors use a website, while creating an analytical report on the website’s performance. | 1 (one) day |
Third- party (Google)
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| Analytical | _gat_gtag_UA_* | Used to store a unique user ID. | 1 (one) minute | Third- party (Google) |
| Analytical | _ga_* | Used to record and store the number of web page views. | Third- party (Google) | |
| Analytical | _ga_ | Used to calculate visitor and session data and track site usage for the site’s analytical report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. | 1 (one) year 1 (one) month and 4 (four) days | Third- party (Google) |
How to manage Cookies?
Most browsers allow control over the cookies stored on your device, as well as their immediate deletion if the User wishes to stop allowing the local storage of cookies. You can change your browser settings through the following links (non-exhaustive list):
- For more information on cookie management in Google Chrome, click here;
- For more information on cookie management in Microsoft Internet Explorer, click here;
- For more information on cookie management in Microsoft Edge, click here;
- For more information on cookie management in Mozilla Firefox, click here;
- For more information on cookie management in Safari, click here;
- For more information on cookie management in Opera, click here.
The User should note that the flexibility and cookie configuration capability of their browser may be limited, not offering a level of detail that allows Users to detect and adequately remove only cookies that are not strictly necessary to enable the use of the Website. In particular, blocking cookies through the browser may negatively affect the functioning of the Website. On devices that offer this type of functionality, you may have more control over your cookies using free extensions available online.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
APAJO may, at any time, without prior notice and with immediate effect, change, add or revoke, partially or totally, this Cookie Policy. Any changes relevant to the user will be immediately disclosed on the Website, and you may access the information and, depending on the type of cookie in question, consent to its use and storage.
Date of last modification: June 3, 2024