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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2026

QBA Advogados, SP, RL (Website responsible: Pedro Quintas), with registered office at Av. Arriaga, no. 75, 3rd floor – 308, 9000-060 Funchal, NIPC 511115792, hereinafter “we” or the “Data Controller”, uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.qbalegal.com (the “Website”) to improve the browsing experience, analyse traffic and, in some cases, display personalised advertising.

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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types we use, for which purposes, how we manage them and what your rights are, supplementing our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognise your device and improve your browsing experience.

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2. What do we use cookies for?

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the website

  • Analyse traffic and how visitors use the website

  • Improve performance and user experience

  • Provide external features such as interactive maps

 

3. Types of cookies we use

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  • Essential / strictly necessary / technical cookies - essential for the Website to function (e.g., navigation, security, session authentication). These do not require consent.

  • Functional cookies - remember user preferences (e.g., language, light/dark mode, approximate location). Legal basis: consent or legitimate interest (if non-intrusive). Retention: up to 1–2 years or until withdrawn.

  • Analytics cookies  - collect anonymous statistical information about how users browse the Website (e.g., most visited pages, time spent, traffic source). Legal basis: consent (except where strictly anonymised—anonymous IP, no cross-referencing with other data). Retention: up to 2 years.

  • Marketing cookies - we do not use marketing cookies on our Website.

  • Third-party cookies  - when we embed third-party content, such as Google Maps, those providers may place cookies. We do not control such cookies; please consult the providers’ policies. More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4. Cookie management

When you access the Website, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can accept, refuse or customise non-essential cookies.

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You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. However, some Website features may not function properly.

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Useful links:

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5. Consent and withdrawal

Where cookies are not strictly necessary, we request your prior, free, informed and unambiguous consent (Article 4(11) and Article 7 GDPR + Law 41/2004). Consent is recorded and may be withdrawn at any time (without affecting prior lawfulness) via the banner or by contacting us.

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6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available here, with the date of the last update.

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7. Contacts

For questions about cookies or to exercise rights (access, objection, etc.), please use the contacts mentioned above.

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You may also contact the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD):  www.cnpd.pt

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