The Cookies Policy and other tracking technologies governs data processing, including personal data of users, collected in the context of the use of the frego.pt website, as described in our Privacy Policy and in this notice on the use of cookies on our website.
- What are cookies?
Cookies are small information files that are stored in your computer or mobile device through your browser to allow our systems to recognize your browser and tailor our website information to your preferences. These files allow the website to “remember” your actions and preferences for a certain period of time, such as username, language chosen, character size, among other display settings.
For example, if you have already visited our website and accessed your account information or searched for specific services on the website, cookies allow us to display customized information for your account and/or these specific interests the next time you visit our page.
- Use of cookies by F. Rego
F. Rego collects information during your visit to our website through the use of cookies. We use these cookies for different reasons. The most common one is to distinguish each user and to help us compile aggregate statistics on the use of our website. We also use cookies to provide a positive experience when you browse our site, to help us improve our content and to customize your visit.
- Why are cookies so important for using our site?
We use cookies to improve this website functionality and track information about how the website is used so that we can continually improve and customize it according to the user’s preferences. In particular:
- Cookies allow a customized use of the sites. Some functions available on our website cannot be used without cookies, such as logging in or changing personal settings in order to enhance the user experience.
- We cannot monitor the number of visitors on our website without cookies. In addition, security and fraud risks on our website may increase without this information, which is something we wish to avoid.
- Cookies allow us to check how users access and browse our site. This is particularly important for making the website better and more user-friendly. Please note that cookies can only read the identification number created by the random generator on your computer and can only retrieve information directly related to the F. Rego website.
- What are the different types of cookies?
There are several types of cookies. Considering the lifetime of cookies, they can be:
Essential cookies: some cookies are essential to access specific website areas, allowing you to browse the website and use its applications, such as accessing secure areas of the website through a login. Without these cookies, services that require them cannot be provided.
Functionality Cookies: Functionality cookies allow you to recall your preferences regarding the browsing on the website. This means that there is no need to reset and/or personalize each time you visit the website.
Analytical cookies: these cookies are used to analyze how users are using the website, to highlight articles or services that may be of interest to them, to monitor the performance of the website, to find out which pages are most popular, to learn which method of linking between pages is most effective or to determine why some pages are receiving error messages. These cookies are used only for statistical analysis and creation purposes, without ever collecting personal information.
Permanent cookies: these are stored in your access devices (computer, mobile phone/smartphone, or tablet), in your internet browser, and are used whenever you visit the website again. In general, they are used to direct navigation according to the user’s interests, allowing a more personalized service.
Session cookies: these cookies are temporary and only remain available until you log out. The next time you access your internet browser, the cookies will no longer be stored. The information obtained allows sessions to be managed, problems to be identified and a better browsing experience to be provided.
- How can I control cookies on my devices?
You can control whether or not you accept cookies by changing your internet browser preferences. You can accept all cookies, be notified when a cookie is activated or reject all cookies. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or part of our website and you may not be able to use these services or engage in activities that require cookies to be installed.
- How can I disable cookies in my browser?
You can enable or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. This allows you to reject the installation of all cookies (except those strictly necessary), and you can also delete cookies that have already been installed on your device.
Remember that disabling or deleting some or all cookies may prevent some web services (including this website) from operating properly and may lead to a less optimal or less customized browsing experience.
Below is how to manage your cookies settings according to the browser you are using:
If you are using Internet Explorer:
To disable all cookies:
1. Select the “Tools” menu and the “Internet Options” option;
2. Then select the “Privacy” tab;
3. Move the bar to the top, where the message “Block all cookies” will appear.
For further information, click here.
If you are using Mozilla Firefox:
To disable all cookies:
1. Select the “Tools” menu;
2. Then select “Options”;
3. Next, select the “Privacy” option, which you will find in the top panel;
4. In the “cookies” section, disable the “Accept cookies from sites” option.
5. Click “OK” to save the changes and close.
For further information, click here.
If you are using Google Chrome:
By default, Google Chrome allows all cookies, but you can adjust this setting. To adjust the use of cookies on your devices, please click the Chrome menu on your browser toolbar. Follow these steps:
1. Click on “Settings”;
2. Next, select “Show advanced settings”;
3. In “Privacy”, click on the “Content Settings” option;
4. Then select “Block sites from setting data”.
For further information, click here.
If you are using Safari:
To disable all cookies:
1. First, select “Edit”;
2. Then click on “Preferences”;
3. In the top panel, select the “Privacy” icon;
4. In the “Accept cookies” section, select “Never”.
For further information, click here.
For more information on how to control cookies when visiting the F. Rego – Insurance Brokers website, please check www.allaboutcookies.org.