The web platforms of ASA, Aeroportos e Segurança Aérea, S.A., make use of cookies to improve performance and user browsing experience. Here we try to explain how we do it. The ASA, Aeroportos e Segurança Aérea, S.A. web platform only uses its own cookies. Advertising cookies are not used, nor is information shared with third-party sites. The cookies used on this platform do not allow identification of the user. Some cookies are mandatory [basic and essential cookies for navigation] and are automatically activated upon entering this digital platform. At any time, the user can configure his internet browser to accept the rejection of new cookies, and can disable cookies previously stored on a device. The rejection of the use of cookies on the web platforms of ASA, Airports and Air Safety may limit or make it impossible for some areas and contents to function properly. What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that a website, when visited, places on the user’s computer or mobile device, through the internet browser (browser). The use of cookies will help the site recognize your device on a subsequent visit. We use the term cookies in this policy to refer to all files that collect information in this way. The cookies used do not collect information that identifies the user, however, if you are already our customer we can monitor your visits to the site provided that, at least once, you have initiated your navigation from some communication sent by us, for example SMS and e-mail. Cookies also collect generic information, such as how users arrive at and use the sites or the part of the country/countries through which they access the site, etc. Cookies only retain information related to your preferences. At any time you can, through your internet browser, decide to be notified about the receipt of cookies, as well as block their entry into your system. Refusal to use cookies on the site may result in the inability to access some of its areas or receive personalized information. What are cookies used for? Cookies are used to help determine the usefulness, interest and number of uses of the sites, allowing faster and more efficient browsing and eliminating the need to repeatedly enter the same information. What kind of cookies do we use? Our cookies have different functions: Essential cookies – Some cookies are essential for access to specific areas of our site. They enable you to navigate the site and use its applications, such as accessing secure areas of the site by logging in. Without these cookies, services that require it cannot be provided. Analytical cookies – We use these cookies to analyze how users use the site and monitor its performance. This allows us to provide a high quality experience by customizing our offering and quickly identifying and fixing any problems that arise. For example, we use performance cookies to learn which pages are most popular, which method of linking pages is most effective, or to determine why some pages are receiving error messages. Based on site usage, we may also use these cookies to highlight articles or services on the site that we think will be of interest to users. These cookies are used only for statistical analysis and creation purposes and never collect personal information. Functionality cookies – We use functionality cookies to allow us to remember user preferences. For example, cookies prevent typing the user’s name each time the user accesses the site. We also use functionality cookies to provide enhanced services to the user, such as commenting on an article. In short, functionality cookies store the user’s preferences regarding the use of the site so that they don’t have to re-configure the site each time they visit. Third-party cookies – These serve to measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising on our site. Advertising cookies – These serve to target advertising based on the interests of each user and the number of visits made, allowing you to limit the number of times the ad is displayed. These cookies help measure the effectiveness of advertising. The cookies used can be: Permanent cookies – They are stored at the level of the internet browser in your access devices (Pc, mobile and tablet) and are used every time the user makes a new visit to the site. They are generally used to direct navigation according to the user’s interests, allowing us to provide a more personalized service. Session cookies – These are temporary, remaining in the cookies of your internet browser until you leave the site. The information obtained allows us to identify problems and provide a better browsing experience. Managing Cookies After authorizing the use of cookies, the user can always disable some or all of our cookies. All browsers allow the user to accept, refuse or delete cookies, notably by selecting the appropriate settings in the respective browser. You can configure cookies in the “options” or “preferences” menu of your browser. Please note that by disabling cookies you may prevent some web services from working properly, affecting website navigation in part or in full. We remind you that by disabling cookies, parts of our website may not function properly. This policy may be periodically reviewed by the ASA, and its content may therefore change.
