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Cookies Policy

What are cookies?

 

As is common practice on almost all professional websites, this website uses cookies, which are small files stored on your computer, tablet, smartphone or other similar device via the browser (browser) in connection with your browsing or use.  

 

Cookies allow for a certain period of time to identify you as a user, remember your preferences, customize and improve our website to allow you to have a better browsing experience on our pages. It is important to note that Cookies do not damage your computer or device.

Who owns cookies?

 

Regarding the origin of cookies, we can classify them by the following categories: Own Cookies or Third Party Cookies.

 

Own cookies (first-party) are Cookies sent to the user's device from a device or domain managed by Info Covid19 from which the service requested by the user is offered.  

 

On the other hand, third-party cookies are Cookies sent to the user's device from a device or domain that instead of being managed by Info Covid19 is managed by another entity that processes the data collected through cookies .

 

What types and for what purposes are cookies used?

 

As for their purpose, Cookies can be classified into Strictly Necessary Cookies (technical), Measurement Cookies (analytical) and Personalization Cookies (marketing).

 

Strictly Necessary Cookies are technical cookies that allow the operation of the Info Covid19 website, enabling the user to navigate the website and guarantee the provision of services that the user expects to receive, activating basic functions such as navigation on pages and access to areas secure them, for better website management and operation. For these cookies, consent is not collected, as the website cannot function properly without them.

 

Measurement Cookies are cookies that allow you to monitor and analyze the behavior of users, through the collection and analysis of statistical data that may or may not contain personal data. The information collected by these cookies supports the continuous improvement and functioning of the website. As an example, with this data we can verify if the user accesses via desktop or mobile, allowing Info Covid19 to adapt the contents and functionalities according to the referred channel.

 

Personalization Cookies are cookies that allow us to know the user's browsing habits and show advertisements related to their profile, that is, they allow us to remember information, so that users can access Info Covid19 under certain conditions that distinguish their experience from navigation of other users, giving Info Covid19 the opportunity to effectively manage its advertisements, adapting the content to the user. With the aggregation of this data, it is also possible to identify advertising content that, when visiting other websites, can be presented to you in line with your real interests.

 

How long can they be stored?

As for duration, cookies can be classified as Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies.

Session cookies are used until the browser closes or the session ends, while persistent cookies are stored for longer periods, so user action is required in order to eliminate these cookies.

 

How is consent collected?

Info Covid19, as mentioned in the Policy, uses a cookie management tool that allows users who visit the website to configure their preferences, that is, to give users control and opportunity to exercise a free and true choice regarding the treatment of your personal data.

 

Thus, as far as the cookie management tool is concerned, the user has the possibility to accept all cookies or configure them by type or purpose.

 

How can I revoke, configure or reject the collection and use of cookies?

The cookie management tool allows that, at any time and completely free of charge, the user can configure their preferences regarding the collection, storage, access and use of cookies.

In this way, the user has the possibility to revoke the consent given by selecting the "Configure cookies" option, which allows you to turn off, in your cookie window, those with which you do not wish to continue and click on "Save and exit", configure the collection and use of cookies by selecting the option "Set cookies" and choose to turn on/off the cookies available in the cookie window, according to your preferences and click on "Save and exit" or reject the collection and use of cookies and may "minimize" the warning of cookies and continue browsing the Info Covid19 website, or you can select “Set cookies” and then “Save and exit” - in this way, only Strictly Necessary cookies will remain in use.

 

Alternatively, you can also configure cookies through your browser (browser) so that you can allow, block or delete the installed cookies. In this case, you should bear in mind that, although you only have the cookies necessary to use or browse Info Covid19, if you disable the remaining cookies you will not be able to access all the features that are available. Your browser's "Help" button provides additional information on how to configure your options. For this purpose, the procedure may vary depending on the browser you are using:

 

Google Chrome ( see here );

Mozilla Firefox ( see here );

Internet Explorer ( see here );

Safari ( see here );

Safari for iOS (iPhone and iPad) ( see here ); and

Chrome for Android ( see here );

 

If you reject the installation of cookies, you will be able to continue accessing the website, however, some of the services may be limited and navigation usability may be reduced.

 

All your preferences will be stored until you decide to make new changes.

 

Updates and changes to the Cookie Policy?

Info Covid19 may modify this Cookies Policy based on new legal requirements, to implement improvements to it, notifying, in case of significant changes, through an informative notice on the website.

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