Cookies Policy
Last updated: 02/07/2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the White Walls Country Stays website uses cookies and similar technologies during browsing.
This policy should be read together with the Website's Privacy Policy.
The use of cookies is carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Portuguese Law no. 58/2019, Portuguese Law no. 41/2004 of 18 August, as amended, and all other applicable national and European legislation.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on the device used to access the Website, such as a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Cookies make it possible to recognise the device on a subsequent visit, remember certain preferences, improve the browsing experience, ensure the correct operation of the Website and obtain statistical information about its use.
Cookies do not damage the device and do not contain viruses or other malicious software.
3. What Cookies Are Used For
The cookies used on the Website are intended, in particular, to:
- ensure the correct operation of the Website;
- remember user preferences;
- improve the browsing experience;
- protect forms against misuse;
- produce anonymous usage statistics;
- optimise Website performance;
- ensure browsing security.
4. What We Do Not Do
White Walls Country Stays does not use cookies to:
- sell personal data;
- identify visitors individually for commercial purposes;
- create its own commercial profiles;
- send personalised advertising through this Website.
Whenever users are redirected to external booking platforms, those platforms may use their own cookies, and their respective Cookie Policies and Privacy Policies shall apply.
5. Types of Cookies Used
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website.
Without these cookies, certain features may not function correctly.
They include, for example:
- session management;
- security;
- load balancing;
- CookieScript consent management;
- technical operation of the Website.
These cookies do not depend on the user's consent.
5.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies allow certain choices made by the user to be remembered.
For example:
- language;
- browsing preferences;
- previously selected options.
The use of these cookies depends on the user's consent where legally required.
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5.3 Statistical Cookies
These cookies enable us to understand how the Website is used through aggregated information.
The information collected is used to:
- determine the number of visitors;
- analyse the most visited pages;
- improve content;
- optimise the browsing experience;
- identify technical issues.
Whenever possible, this information is processed in an aggregated form and does not allow users to be identified directly.
5.4 Marketing Cookies
At present, the Website does not use cookies for behavioural advertising or personalised marketing purposes.
Should such services be introduced in the future, users will be informed in advance and their consent will be requested where required by law.
6. Cookies Used by Third-Party Services
The Website may use services provided by third parties.
These services may place their own cookies or carry out technical communications that are necessary for their operation.
Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 4 is used to produce aggregated statistics regarding the use of the Website.
The following information may be collected:
- pages visited;
- duration of the visit;
- traffic source;
- device used;
- browser;
- screen resolution;
- browsing events.
Google Analytics is not used to identify individual visitors to the Website.
The use of these cookies depends on the user's consent.
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager acts as the technical tag management system used by the Website.
By itself, this tool does not install statistical cookies or create user profiles.
Its sole purpose is to manage the deployment of other services implemented on the Website.
Google / Leaftlet Maps
Certain pages may include maps provided by Google or Leaftler in order to help users locate the accommodation.
The display of these maps may involve communications between the user's browser and Google's or Leaflet's servers.
Google reCAPTCHA
The Website's forms are protected using Google reCAPTCHA.
This technology helps distinguish human users from automated access, protecting the Website against spam and abusive use.
The operation of reCAPTCHA may involve the collection of certain technical data by the relevant service provider.
CookieScript
The Website uses CookieScript as its consent management platform.
CookieScript enables users to:
- record their consent;
- manage their cookie preferences;
- modify their consent at any time;
- demonstrate compliance with the legal requirements relating to consent.
7. Consent
During the user's first visit to the Website, a notice regarding the use of cookies will be displayed.
Users may:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- customise their cookie preferences.
Non-essential cookies will only be installed after the user's consent has been obtained, where required by law.
8. Changing Your Preferences
Users may modify, withdraw or renew their cookie consent at any time.
To do so, they may use the functionality provided by CookieScript, available through the Website.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before the consent was withdrawn.
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9. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser
Regardless of the options provided by CookieScript, users may configure their web browser to:
- block cookies;
- delete existing cookies;
- receive notifications before new cookies are installed.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some Website features.
10. Cookie Retention
Cookies may remain stored:
- only for the duration of the browsing session (session cookies); or
- for a specified period after the visit (persistent cookies).
The actual retention period depends on the purpose of each cookie and its technical configuration.
Detailed information about each cookie is available through the management panel provided by CookieScript.
11. External Booking Platforms
The Website may provide links to external accommodation booking platforms.
These platforms operate independently from White Walls Country Stays and may use their own cookies for:
- authentication;
- booking processing;
- payment management;
- statistical analysis;
- personalising the user experience.
The use of these platforms is governed by their respective Cookie Policies and Privacy Policies.
White Walls Country Stays neither controls nor is responsible for the cookies used by these third-party platforms.
12. Changes to this Policy
This Cookie Policy may be reviewed whenever:
- legislation changes;
- new Website features are implemented;
- new services are introduced;
- new cookies are used.
Whenever significant changes are made, the date of the latest revision will be updated.
13. Contact Details
Any questions relating to this Cookie Policy may be addressed to:
Espiga Exemplar Lda
Address: Rua da Moinheta 88, 8365-062 Algoz, Portugal
Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF): 518127460
Email: info@whitewallscountrystays.com
14. Final Provision
White Walls Country Stays seeks to use only those cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website and those that contribute to improving the browsing experience of its visitors, always respecting users' choices regarding the processing of their personal data and their privacy preferences.
Where required by law, no non-essential cookies will be installed before the user's consent has been obtained.