Cookies

COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy is part of the Personal Data Protection Policy of the Website www.sibs.com (hereinafter, the “Website”).
In order to facilitate and provide a better browsing experience through the Website, SIBS SGPS, S.A. (hereinafter referred to as “SIBS”), with its headquarters at Rua Soeiro Pereira Gomes, Lote 1, 1649-031 Lisbon, registered at the Commercial Registry Office of Lisbon, legal person number 501.408.819, hereby informs that it uses Cookies or other files with similar functionalities (hereinafter referred to as “Cookies”).

Considering the operation mode of Internet communication standards, accessing websites may involve the use of Cookies. SIBS is responsible for Cookies and for the processing of data obtained through Cookies, whether their own or from third parties, through its website, deciding on the purpose, content and use of the processing of data collected for the purposes set out below.

1. What are Cookies?
“Cookies” are small text files with relevant information, sent by websites, which are stored in the user’s device.
The purpose of using Cookies is to manage the functioning of the Website, increase its efficiency, provide information to SIBS about the usability of the Website and/or recognise the user and direct their navigation according to their interests and preferences, thereby improving the browsing experience.

Cookies are essential for the website to function properly; they do not damage the user’s equipment or device and, if they are activated in your browser settings, they help to identify and resolve any possible operational and functional errors at the Website.
Authorisation to use certain cookies is optional; however, failure to authorise may hinder the access to some features of the website as well as the correct functioning of the website.

The data provided authorising the use of cookies will not be disclosed or communicated to third parties by the data controller.
Users may disable and manage their preferences regarding cookies through their browser or the existing cookie banner at any given moment.

2. Use of Cookies
SIBS uses Cookies on its Website to manage user browsing, which may be managed directly by SIBS or by third parties, in particular for the purposes of statistical analysis of website usage.
Specifically, SIBS uses Cookies for the purposes identified below.

    a. Necessary cookies: these are cookies which are essential for the correct functioning of the Website, allowing basic functions such as navigation and access to the page to protect certain areas of the website. The Website may not function correctly without the use of these Cookies, so their collection does not require the user’s consent. Necessary Cookies, which are related with those activities strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website, do not require the user’s consent and they are automatically installed when the user accesses the website.

    i. Cookie: ApplicationGatewayAffinity

    1. Supplier: sibs-sites.sibs.pt

    2. Purpose: This logs the server used and it is deployed in conjunction with ad planning in order to optimise the user experience

    3. Expiry: Session

    4. Type: HTTP

    ii. Cookie: ApplicationGatewayAffinity

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: This logs the server used and it is deployed in conjunction with ad planning in order to optimise the user experience

    3. Expiry: Session

    4. Type: HTTP

    iii. Cookie: ApplicationGatewayAffinityCORS

    1. Supplier: sibs-sites.sibs.pt

    2. Purpose: Used in the context of load balancing, allowing website optimisation by distributing the traffic load across multiple network connections or servers.

    3. Expiry: Session

    4. Type: HTTP

    iv. Cookie: ApplicationGatewayAffinityCORS

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: Used in the context of load balancing, allowing website optimisation by distributing the traffic load across multiple network connections or servers.

    3. Expiry: Session

    4. Type: HTTP

    v. Cookie: connect.sid

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: Secure login and detection of any spam or improper use of the Website.

    3. Expiry: Session

    4. Type: HTTP

    vi. Cookie: CookieConsent

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: This stores the user’s cookie consent state at the Website.

    3. Expiry: 1 year

    4. Type: HTTP

    vii. Cookie: gdpr[allowed_cookies]

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: This checks for acceptance of the cookie consent box, ensuring that the cookie consent box does not have to be displayed again.

    3. Expiry: 1 year

    4. Type: HTTP

    viii. Cookie: gdpr[consent_types]

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: This checks for acceptance of the cookie consent box, ensuring that the cookie consent box does not have to be displayed again.

    3. Expiry: 1 year

    4. Type: HTTP

    ix. Cookie: wpEmojiSettingsSupports

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: They allow content to be displayed with the correct font, blog/image cursors, colour themes and other website settings.

    3. Expiry: Session

    4. Type: HTML

    b. Preference cookies: these are Cookies which allow the Website to retain information to adapt the behaviour or appearance of the Website, such as the user’s language.

    i. Cookie: wp-wpml_current_language

    1. Supplier: sibs.com

    2. Purpose: This designates the country code that is calculated based on the user’s IP address. Used to determine the language that should be used for the visitor.

    3. Expiry: Session

    4. Type: HTTP

    3. Cookie Settings
    In accordance with applicable legislation, information is provided to users about how to set up the browser, manage and maintain their privacy and security in relation to Cookies.

    Cookie settings can be changed on your browser preferences by following the instructions at the links:

    a. Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
    b. Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop?redirectslug=enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences&redirectlocale=en-US
    c. Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/windows/gerir-cookies-no-microsoft-edge-ver-permitir-bloquear-eliminar-e-utilizar-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d
    d. Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

    4. Updating of the Personal Data Protection Policy.
    This Cookies Policy will be periodically reviewed and updated whenever necessary.

    Updated on: 17 | 10 | 2024