Cookie policy
Last updated: 9 November 2026
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. This policy explains what they are, which ones we use and how you can manage your choice. For the processing of your personal data, please also see our Privacy policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files that your browser stores on your device. Local storage is a similar mechanism, used to save a preference in the browser itself.
2. Cookies and technologies we use
| Name or service | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mest-cookies-terceiros | Local storage (necessary) | Saves your choice in the cookie banner. | Until you change your choice or clear your browser data. |
| Google Analytics (_ga and _ga_CRM1JF0BMM) | Statistics (optional) | Measure visits to the website in aggregate: pages viewed, traffic source and visit duration. Only set after consent. | Up to 2 years. |
| Vimeo | Third-party (optional) | Powers the São Francisco project video. Only set after consent. | Set by Vimeo. See Vimeo's cookie policy. |
| Google Fonts | No cookies | Loads the website fonts. It does not set cookies, but the browser sends the IP address to Google. | — |
| WordPress management session | First-party (necessary) | Only for people who log in to the website's management area. Visitors do not receive this cookie. | Until the session ends. |
3. Cookies we do not use
We use Google Analytics statistics cookies, but only after you accept in the banner. Without that acceptance, they are not set. Google Analytics data is not used for ad personalisation. We do not use advertising or social media cookies.
4. Consent
On your first visit, the banner asks for your choice. If you accept, the third-party video and statistics (Google Analytics) are enabled. If you decline, neither is loaded and the website keeps working normally.
Google Analytics data may be processed in the United States, under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
You can change your choice at any time:
5. How to manage cookies in your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking third-party cookies may prevent some embedded content from working.
6. Contact
For questions about this policy, write to info@mest.pt.