Cookies Policy – Algarve Souvenirs

Last updated: March 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on the Algarve Souvenirs website. By continuing to browse, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

If you wish to manage your cookie preferences, you can accept, reject, or configure permissions in your browser settings or through the cookie banner on our site.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies can be temporary (session cookies), which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent, which remain on your device until deleted.

2. How Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to:

Improve website navigation and user experience.
Remember settings and preferences.
Analyze site traffic and performance.
Display personalized ads on Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Instagram Ads.
Integrate social media and third-party tools.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1. Essential Cookies (Required for the website to function)

Ensure the site loads correctly and supports basic features such as login and shopping cart.
Without these cookies, some site functions may not work properly.

3.2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Collect data about website traffic, visited pages, and user interactions to improve performance and content.
We use Google Analytics to understand how users navigate the site.

3.3. Advertising and Remarketing Cookies (Google Ads, Meta/Facebook Pixel)

Personalize ads based on your browsing activity.
Used by Facebook Pixel and Google Ads to create custom audiences and display relevant ads.

3.4. Functional Cookies (Remember user preferences)

Store settings such as language, currency, and country.

3.5. Third-Party Cookies

Installed by external services such as PayPal, Stripe, social media (Facebook, Instagram), Google Analytics, and Google Ads.
We do not have direct control over these cookies.

4. Cookie Consent and Management

When you visit our site for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:

Accept all cookies.
Customize your preferences and enable only selected cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.

You can also modify or delete cookies in your browser settings:

Google Chrome: Cookie Settings
Mozilla Firefox: Cookie Settings
Safari: Cookie Settings
Microsoft Edge: Cookie Settings

5. How to Disable Advertising Cookies?

To disable advertising cookies on Google and Facebook, visit:

Opt-out of personalized ads on Google Ads → Google Ad Settings
Manage Facebook and Instagram ad preferences → Meta Ad Preferences

Even if you disable personalized ads, you may still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant.

6. Cookies Used on Our Site

Here are some of the cookies used on algarvesouvenirs.com and their purposes:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose
PHPSESSID	Essential	Keeps the user session active on the site
_ga, _gid, _gat	Analytics	Google Analytics – tracks user behavior
fr, _fbp	Advertising	Facebook Pixel – tracks ads and remarketing
IDE, DSID	Advertising	Google Ads – displays personalized ads