Cookies Policy

Introduction

With this Cookie Consent Policy, ROFEL-INDÚSTRIA METALURGICA DE ÁGUEDA LDA, a private limited company, registered in the Commercial Registry Office under the registration and legal person number 500620601, with its head office in Barrô, parish of Barrô and Aguada de Baixo, municipality of Águeda, district of Aveiro, hereinafter referred to as “ROFEL“, aims to inform Clients/Users of ROFEL‘s policies and procedures regarding its cookie policy and its use and placement through the use of the website operated by ROFEL – https://www.rofel.pt/. The privacy of each user is an important aspect for ROFEL, complying with its obligations under the Personal Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our Cookie Policy aims to inform you about how we will treat any personal information you provide us with when using our website.

Accessing and using the website and subscribing to the services and products it offers implies that users agree, accept and are bound by this privacy and data protection policy.

1. What are Cookies?

“Cookies” is an English term for small software tags which are stored on access devices via a browser, retaining only information related to preferences and therefore not including personal data.

2. What are Cookies for?

Cookies are small text files that allow the website to identify the user’s computer but do not identify the user individually, and allow the storage of information related to the user’s browsing. The term Cookies is used in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way.

Cookies are used to help determine the usefulness, interest and number of uses of websites, enabling faster and more efficient browsing by eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information. Cookies help websites store and retrieve information about your browsing habits to personalise browsing according to your preferences. ROFEL will not use cookies to collect any personal information from Users, but rather to let them know:

  • The date and time of the last time the User visited the website.
  • What type of content does the User access on their first visit to the website.

Refusing to use cookies on the website may result in you being unable to access some of its areas or receive personalised information.

Our website has a security system that intervenes in the control of access to restricted areas, allowing the User to prevent the creation of cookies by selecting the corresponding option in each browser.

3. What kind of Cookies are there?

There are two groups of cookies that can be used:

4. What do we use Cookies for?

  • Strictly necessary cookies - These allow you to browse the website and use the applications, as well as access secure areas of the website via login. Without these cookies, services that require them cannot be provided.
  • Analytical cookies - These are used anonymously to create and analyse statistics in order to improve the functioning of the website.
  • Personalisation cookies - These are intended to enhance the user's experience on the website through a simplified and automatic application of the user's preferences.
  • Functionality cookies - These store the user's preferences regarding the use of the site so that you don't have to configure the site again each time you visit it.
  • Third-party cookies - Measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. They can also be used to personalise a widget with user data.
  • Advertising cookies - Target advertising according to the interests of each user, to direct advertising campaigns according to users' tastes, and also limit the number of times you see the advertisement, helping to measure the effectiveness of advertising and the success of the website's organisation.

5. How can you manage Cookies?

All browsers allow the user to accept, refuse or delete cookies, and also inform the user whenever a cookie is received, namely by selecting the appropriate settings in their browser. The Client/User can configure cookies in the “options” or “preferences” menu of their browser.

6. Deactivation of Cookies

At any time, the User can allow, block or delete the Cookies installed on their device by configuring the options of the browser installed on their computer. Please read the help section of your browser carefully for more information on how to activate “private mode” or unblock certain Cookies.

  • Internet Explorer - Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Configuration. For more information, you can consult Microsoft support or the browser's Help.
  • Firefox - Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> Custom Configuration. For more information, you can consult Mozilla support or the browser's Help.
  • Chrome - Configuration -> Show advanced options -> Privacy -> Content configuration. For more information, you can consult the Google help centre or the browser's Help.
  • Safari - Preferences -> Security. For more information, you can consult Apple support or the browser's Help.

7. Cookies in newsletters

The newsletters we send may, for statistical purposes, contain a “pixel” that lets you know if they are opened, as well as checking clicks through links or adverts within the newsletter.

The user always has the option of deactivating the sending of the newsletter via the link at the end of the newsletter.

8. User's rights

Users should consult ROFEL‘s Privacy Policy to find out how they can exercise their rights regarding the protection of their personal data, as well as to obtain more information about ROFEL‘s data processing process.
If you need any clarification, you can also contact ROFEL‘s Data Protection Officer at rofel@rofel.pt.

Date last updated 28/05/2024.
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