This “Cookies” Policy is an integral part of VORTAL’s Privacy Policy. The VORTAL website uses “Cookies” to enhance the experience of our users. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, promote, and protect our services. Your privacy is important to us, and as such, VORTAL follows and complies in detail with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What are Cookies?

Cookies are text files or files that contain small amounts of information which are downloaded and saved on the user’s device, through their browser, when they visit a webpage. Cookies can be categorized according to the purpose they serve. There are cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the site, while others collect statistical information with the aim of analyzing the use of the site and its respective performance or are used to ensure the availability of additional functionalities on the site or to save the visitor’s preferences regarding navigation on the same, as long as the same device is used. Other cookies may also serve to measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising. Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet; they do not damage the user’s equipment or device and, if they are activated in the browser’s settings, help identify and resolve potential errors in the operation of the site.

Why Use Cookies?

The main goal is to simplify navigation and allow the user a better use of the site. For this effect, the user is recognized each time they access the site, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information and, thus, allowing for faster, more efficient, and higher quality navigation. The information collected by cookies also allows VORTAL to improve the site.

Cookies Used and Their Functionalities

VORTAL uses cookies for the purposes identified below. In case VORTAL uses other cookies in order to provide more and better services, the user will be duly informed.

• Necessary Cookies: refer to essential cookies for the functioning of the website, facilitating basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas (authentication of user data, such as name, email, and password used to proceed to log in). Thus, our site could not function properly without these cookies.

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This cookie is related to the user’s preferences for performance. It is used to record whether the user has consented to the use of performance cookies, which are used to improve the performance of our website.

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This cookie refers to the user’s choice about analytics cookies. It is used to remember if the user agreed to the use of cookies that track and collect information to display personalized advertisements based on the user’s interests.

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This cookie stores the user’s preferences regarding advertising cookies. It is used to remember if the user agreed to the use of cookies that track and collect information to display personalized advertisements based on the user’s interests.

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This cookie is used to obtain user consent for cookies that do not fall into the other categories (such as necessary, functional, performance, analytics, and advertising). It allows the user to control the acceptance of cookies that may have various purposes.

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This native PHP cookie allows websites to store serialized state data. It is used to establish a user session and transmit state data across multiple pages of the site through a temporary cookie, which is commonly referred to as a session cookie.

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This cookie is used to register the general consent of the user for the use of cookies. It stores information about the categories of cookies accepted. It allows the user to manage consent in various cookie categories on the website.

• Analytical Cookies: Help to understand how users interact with the website, providing information about the areas visited, the time spent on the site, and any issues encountered, such as error messages.

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This cookie is associated with Google Analytics. It is used to distinguish users and sessions, creating an anonymous identifier for the client. Included in each page request, it is used to calculate data of visitor, sessions and campaignas for the site’s analytics report.

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Similar to _ga*, this cookie is also part of Google Analytics. It serves to distinguish users and sessions, randomly acting as the client’s identifier. It helps calculate data of visitors, session, and campaigns for analytics reports.

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This cookie is used by Google AdSense to test the efficiency of advertising on websites that use their services. It is the standard cookie for the conversion link of ads from Google AdSense.

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Associated with Google Analytics, this cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. It is used to count and track page views.

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Related to Google Analytics, this cookie is used to limit the quantity of data collected by Google on high traffic sites, thus reducing the rate of requests.

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Also associated with Google Analytics, this cookie functions similarly to gat_gtag_UA*, being used to control the rate of request and limit the collection of data on sites with large volumes of traffic.

Should I Accept the Use of Cookies?

It is important to mention that the use of cookies is essential for the correct functioning of the site as a whole, so their acceptance is recommended.

User Consent and Preferences

By using our services, accepting, and continuing to navigate on our website, you declare your consent regarding the use of essential cookies. You also have the possibility to authorize all cookies present on this website, and you can always and at any time manage your preferences and revoke your consent through your browser settings.

Data Security and Privacy

We commit to protecting your privacy and personal data. However, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time.

This cookie policy may be updated from time to time. Therefore, users of our website should, when necessary, revisit this page to stay informed about our cookie policy.

Version 02. Updated on February 29, 2024.