Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Buildfort (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website buildfort.pt(the “Website”).

This policy should be read together with our Terms of Use.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve user experience and provide information to website operators.

Similar technologies, such as local storage or session storage, may also be used for technical purposes.

Our use of cookies complies with applicable European and Portuguese legislation, including:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) — General Data Protection Regulation;
• Law No. 58/2019, of 8 August — ensures the application of GDPR in Portugal;
• Law No. 41/2013, of 7 June — on electronic communications;
• Decree-Law No. 84/2021, of 18 October — on cookies and the storage of information on users' terminal equipment.

Under Portuguese law, non-essential cookies require your prior consent. Essential cookies may be used without consent when strictly necessary for the operation of the Website.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating between pages or submitting forms. They do not store personally identifiable information for marketing purposes.

Functional / preference cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Analytics cookies

At present, Buildfort does not use third-party analytics or advertising cookies on this Website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request consent where required by law.

When you use certain features, you may be redirected to third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

• WhatsApp — when you contact us via WhatsApp through links or forms on the Website;
• CloudFront / video hosting — when playing videos embedded in the Website.

Buildfort does not control cookies placed by third-party platforms. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those services.

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually through your browser settings.

The retention period depends on the purpose of each cookie and applicable legal requirements.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view which cookies are stored on your device;
• block all or certain types of cookies;
• delete cookies already stored on your device.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser's help section or consult resources such as allaboutcookies.org.

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, you have rights under GDPR and Portuguese law, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object and lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados — CNPD).

To exercise your rights or ask questions about cookies and personal data, contact us at info@buildfort.pt.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date shown above.

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact Buildfort at info@buildfort.pt or through our Contacts page.