Cookie Policy

Last updated: 19 September 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may store on a user’s device when they visit it. They can, for example, ensure the technical operation of the website, remember preferences or gather statistical information about its use.

2. Website operator

The party responsible for the website and the use of cookies is Luís Mota, Lda., a legal entity with Portuguese tax identification number (NIF) 507 152 261, with its registered office at Avenida Mário Brito, n.º 5630, 4455-494 Perafita, Matosinhos, Portugal.

For enquiries about cookies, contact geral@luismota.pt.

3. Types of cookies

Strictly necessary cookies

These are necessary to ensure the basic operation of the website, security, navigation and features requested by the user. They do not require consent where they are strictly necessary to provide a service expressly requested.

Preference cookies

These remember users’ choices, such as language or other display preferences. Where they are not strictly necessary, they will only be used with consent.

Statistics or analytics cookies

These measure visits and help us understand how the website is used. They will only be activated after the user’s consent has been obtained.

Third-party cookies

Embedded content, such as maps, videos, social media elements or other external services, may install cookies from the respective providers. These cookies should only be loaded after consent has been obtained, where they are not strictly necessary.

4. Consent and preference management

Cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be used after the user has given consent through the mechanism provided on the website.

Users must be able to accept, reject or configure cookie categories in a free, informed, specific and unambiguous manner. Rejecting non-essential cookies must not prevent access to the website’s essential features.

Consent can be withdrawn at any time, as easily as it was given, through the cookie management link or option provided on the website.

5. Retention period

The retention period depends on the purpose of each cookie: some are deleted when the session ends, while others remain on the device for the period set by their provider or until deleted by the user.

Specific information about each cookie used, including its name, provider, purpose, type, duration and any transfer of data outside the European Economic Area, must be included in the consent mechanism and kept up to date to reflect the website’s actual configuration.

6. Personal data

Some identifiers stored by cookies may constitute personal data or allow the direct or indirect identification of the user. The processing of personal data associated with cookies is described in the Privacy Policy and GDPR.

7. Contact and changes

For enquiries about this policy or the data processing associated with cookies, contact geral@luismota.pt.

This policy may be updated to reflect changes to the website, the cookies used or applicable legislation.

Relevant legal framework: Article 5 of Portuguese Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August, as amended; Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR); Portuguese Law No. 58/2019 of 8 August; and applicable guidance from the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados.