Cookie Policy
Learn what cookies we use on nelsonlopes.net, what they are for, and how to manage them or withdraw your consent at any time.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, improve the user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until they are deleted or expire) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser). They can also be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties that provide content or services on the website ("third-party cookies").
In addition to traditional cookies, nelsonlopes.net also uses the browser's localStorage to store your cookie consent preferences. localStorage works similarly to cookies, but the data is not sent to the server with each request and does not have an automatic expiry date.
2. Types of Cookies Used
The website nelsonlopes.net uses the following types of cookies and storage technologies:
2.1 Essential (localStorage only)
These are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of the website. Without them, certain basic features would not be available. They do not require your consent, pursuant to Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.
- Cookie consent preference: we store your cookie consent choice in the browser's localStorage, to ensure your preferences are respected on subsequent visits and that the cookie banner is not displayed repeatedly.
2.2 Analytical Cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors use the website, which pages are most visited, and how they arrive at our website. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They are used only with your prior consent.
- Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Limited): we use Google Analytics (property ID: G-8KRL5NF3J2) to collect statistical data about website usage, including number of visitors, pages viewed, session duration, and traffic source. IP addresses are anonymised.
3. Cookie Table
The following table describes the cookies and storage technologies used on nelsonlopes.net:
| Cookie / Storage | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| nelsonlopes_cookies (localStorage) | Essential | Stores the user's cookie consent preference (accept all or decline), preventing the banner from being displayed repeatedly. | Persistent (until manually removed by the user) |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users. Assigns a randomly generated identifier to each visitor for counting and statistical analysis purposes. | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Analytical | Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state and distinguish sessions. | 2 years |
Note: Analytical cookies are loaded only after the user accepts via the cookie consent banner. If you select "Decline", no analytical cookies will be installed.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage and control cookies in several ways:
4.1 Through our consent banner
On your first visit to nelsonlopes.net, a consent banner is displayed that allows you to choose between:
- Accept: consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy, including analytical cookies.
- Decline: reject analytical cookies, allowing only the storage of your consent preferences in localStorage.
4.2 Through browser settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block, delete, or manage cookies granularly. Below are instructions for the most commonly used browsers:
Note: Disabling cookies in your browser may affect the functionality of some websites and features.
5. How to Withdraw Consent
If you have already accepted cookies and wish to withdraw your consent, you can do so in one of the following ways:
- Clear site data: in your browser settings, clear the cookies and site data stored for the domain nelsonlopes.net. This will also remove your consent preference from localStorage, causing the cookie banner to be displayed again on your next visit, allowing you to change your choice.
- Clear localStorage: in your browser's developer tools (F12 key > Application > Local Storage), you can remove the entry "nelsonlopes_cookies" associated with nelsonlopes.net.
- Use browser settings: configure your browser to block third-party cookies or to delete cookies automatically when closing the browser.
The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out based on consent previously given.
6. More Information
To learn more about cookies, data protection, and your rights, you may consult the following resources:
- Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD): www.cnpd.pt -- the Portuguese supervisory authority for personal data protection.
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk -- the UK data protection authority, with detailed guides on cookies and consent.
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com -- a platform that allows you to manage your online behavioural advertising preferences.
For more information on how we protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
For any questions related to this Cookie Policy, contact us at hello@nelsonlopes.net.
Last updated: February 2026