Cookies and Other Similar Technologies Policy

Last updated: 2025-06-03

 

The Introduction

Aralab, headquartered at Avenida de Santa Isabel 1, Albarraque 2635-047. Rio de Mouro, with the single registration and legal entity number 501 516 590 ("Aralab") is responsible for the processing of personal data on the AralabB Rewards Portal that is collected tusingcookies and other similar technologies in rewards.aralab.pt ("Aralab Rewards Portal").

Aralab's contact details are as follows:

  • Mail: Avenida de Santa Isabel 1, Albarraque 2635-047. Moorish River
  • E-mail: aralab@aralab.pt

In accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August 2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector ("Law on the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy in Telecommunications"), in conjunction with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016,  on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data ("GDPR") and Law No. 58/2019, of 8 August, which ensures the implementation, in the national legal system, of the GDPR ("Personal Data Protection Law"), we inform you that this Aralab Rewards Portal uses browsing cookies – small text files containing a series of characters that are sent to the browser from the Aralab Rewards Portal – third-party portal, in order to provide you with the services made available on this Portal, to analyse the use of the same and to store the User's preferences in relation to said use.

The purpose of this cookies policy ("Cookies Policy") is to inform you, in a clear, complete and precise manner, about the different cookies that Aralab uses on the Aralab Rewards Portal, from third parties, their purposes, as well as the different means that you can use to accept, configure or refuse their installation, if you so wish.

We use cookies in order to provide a better service and provide Users of the Aralab Rewards Portal with a better browsing experience.

 

  1. Frequently asked questions
  2. What legitimises Aralab to use cookies on the Aralab Rewards Portal?
  3. What is a cookie and what is its purpose?
  4. What type of cookies are there?
  5. How long will Aralab keep the information?
  6. How can I accept, configure or refuse cookies from the Aralab Rewards Portal?
  7. What cookies does Aralab use on the Aralab Rewards Portal?
  8. Privacy Policy
  9. Changes to the Cookie Policy

 

 

1. What legitimizes Aralab to use cookies on the Aralab Rewards Portal?

The legitimacy for the use of strictly necessary cookies lies in the need to transmit a communication through an electronic communications network or to provide an information society service expressly requested by the User, in accordance with the provisions of article 5, paragraph 2 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy in Telecommunications.

The legitimacy for the use of any other categories of cookies, for analytical, functionality and advertising purposes, depends on the user's prior and express consent, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5(1) of the Personal Data Protection and Privacy in Telecommunications Act and Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. Such consent must be collected on the User's first visit to the Aralab Rewards Portal, which will be renewed periodically (at most every two years) or each time the User clears their search history in their browser.

 

2. What is a cookie and what is its purpose?

A "cookie" is a small file that is stored on the User's computer, tablet, smartphone or any other device with information about browsing. The set of cookies of all Users of the Aralab Rewards Portal helps Aralab to improve the quality of the Aralab Portal, allowing them to control which pages are useful, which are not and which are susceptible to improvement.

Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet, bringing numerous advantages in the provision of interactive services, making it easier for the User, among others, to browse and use the Aralab Rewards Portal, including the possibility for Aralab to recognise them, store and retain information relating to their browsing habits and obtain information or customise the way in which the content is displayed.

Under no circumstances may cookies damage the User's equipment. On the contrary, if they are active, they can help Aralab identify and resolve errors.

 

3. What type of cookies are there?

A.ccording to the entity that manages them:

  • First-party cookies: These are cookies that are installed on the User's equipment from Aralab's equipment or domains and from which we provide the service requested.
  • Third-party cookies: These are cookies that are installed on the User's equipment from a computer or domain that is not managed by Aralab, but by another entity/partner.

B. According to the period for which they remain active:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of the User's browser until the user leaves the website. The information obtained through these cookies is intended to analyze traffic patterns on the internet. In the long term, these cookies allow Aralab to improve the content and facilitate the use of the Aralab Rewards Portal.
  • Persistent cookies: These are stored on the hard drive and the Aralab Rewards Portal reads them each time the User makes a new visit to the Aralab Rewards Portal. A persistent cookie has a fixed retention period, after which the cookie will stop working. Usually, these cookies are used to facilitate the User's registration or filling in forms.

C. According to its purpose:

  • Strictly necessary: These cookies are necessary to enable correct navigation on the Aralab Rewards Portal and ensure that the content loads effectively, allowing the correct use of the different options or services.
  • Analytical: These cookies allow the tracking, monitoring and analysis of the User's browsing and behavior. This information is used to measure website activity and to introduce new features to the Aralab Rewards Portal.
  • Functionality: They allow us to store information relating to the User's preferences to improve the quality of the services provided and to offer a better experience, different from that of other Users, according to previously customised parameters, such as language, the number of results to be shown, the appearance of the content, etc.
  • (Behavioural) advertising: These cookies are used to store information relating to the behaviour of Users obtained through the continuous observation of their browsing habits. Thanks to these cookies, Aralab will be able to learn about the browsing habits of the Aralab Rewards Portal and show advertising related to the User's browsing profile.

 

4. How long will Aralab keep the information?

Aralab will keep the information collected through the cookies used on the Aralab Rewards Portal for as long as it is necessary for the provision of the requested service or the transmission of a communication via an electronic communications network (strictly necessary cookies) or for as long as the User does not disable or delete the cookies installed and, in any case, for a maximum period of two years from the User's access to the Aralab Rewards Portal (for the remaining categories of cookies). In these cases, the information will remain duly blocked for its exclusive use within the scope of the exercise or defense against legal or contractual claims. Once this period has elapsed, the information will be permanently deleted.

 

5. How can I accept, configure or refuse cookies from the Aralab Rewards Portal?

A. Setting cookies

The User can revoke the consents granted at any time through this same page through the cookie configurator.

B. Disabling cookies already installed

The User can allow, block or delete the cookies installed on their equipment by configuring the options of their Internet browser. If the User does not allow cookies to be installed in their browser, they may not be able to access some of the services and their experience on the Aralab Rewards Portal may be less satisfactory.

In the following links, Aralab provides the information necessary for the User to configure or disable cookies in any type of browser:

Google Chrome [connect with the following url: (https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop&hl=pt]

Mozilla Firefox [establish a link with the following url: https://support.mozilla.org/pt-BR/kb/limpe-cookies-e-dados-de-sites-no-firefox]

Internet Explorer [establish a link with the following url: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/windows/eliminar-e-gerir-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d]

Safari [establish a link with the following url: https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac]

Safari for iOS (iPhone and iPad) [connect with the following url: https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/HT201265]

Chrome for Android [link with the following url: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform=Android&hl=pt]

Microsoft edge [establish a link with the following url: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/windows/microsoft-edge-dados-de-navega%C3%A7%C3%A3o-e-privacidade-bb8174ba-9d73-dcf2-9b4a-c582b4e640dd]

Aralab is not responsible for the content or veracity of the privacy policies that may be presented by the third parties mentioned in this Cookies Policy. Internet browsers are tools in charge of storing cookies and it is from this place that the User must exercise their right to delete or deactivate. Aralab cannot guarantee correct or incorrect control by said browsers. In some cases, it is necessary to install cookies so that the browser registers the User's decision to refuse cookies.

 

6. What cookies does ARALAB use on the ARALAB Rewards Portal?

The following identifies in detail all the cookies used on the Aralab Rewards Portal:

Category

 

Cookie

Purpose

Own

or

third party

Term

conservation

Transfer. International

Strictly necessary

PHP User Session

Access the Aralab Rewards Portal platform and browse it

Third Party: PHP

End of session

Yes

Analytical

PHP User Session

This cookie also allows us to provide some statistical insights into access to the Aralab Rewards Portal

Third Party: PHP

End of session

Yes

_ga cookie

Tracking used to identify unique users

Third party:

Google Analytics

2 years

Yes

_gat cookie

Tracking that is used to limit the rate of requests

Third party:

Google Analytics

1 minute

Yes

 

Under no circumstances will the information collected through cookies be used to make automated individual decisions that produce effects on the User's legal sphere or that significantly affect them in a similar way.

 

7. Privacy Policy

To consult the remaining information regarding the processing of your personal data, as well as your rights and how to exercise them, the User must access the Privacy Policy.

 

8. Changes to the Cookie Policy

This Cookies Policy may be modified when required by the legislation, regulations or instructions of the competent supervisory authority in force at any given time; or when there is a change in the type of cookies used on the Aralab Rewards Portal. We therefore recommend that you read this policy when accessing the Aralab Rewards Portal to ensure that you are adequately informed about the cookies that are used therein, how they are used and for what purposes.

When Aralab makes significant changes to the Cookies Policy, it will communicate this to Users by placing an information notice on the Aralab Rewards Portal and, if necessary, will collect new consents.

If the User has any questions about the Cookies Policy, they should contact Aralab using the contact details provided above.

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