Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 13, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on the Tia Pureza website (tiapureza.pt), and how users can manage their preferences, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive), and Law No. 41/2004, of August 18, as amended.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when visiting a website. These files allow the device to be recognized, improve navigation, save preferences, and collect statistical information.

Cookies may constitute personal data when, alone or in combination with other information, they allow the identification of a natural person. In such cases, the GDPR and Portuguese data protection legislation (Law No. 58/2019, of August 8) apply.

2. LEGAL BASIS FOR THE USE OF COOKIES

The use of cookies on this website is based on the following legal grounds, in accordance with Article 6 of the GDPR and Article 13-A of Law No. 41/2004:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: legitimate interest of the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) — do not require consent.
  • Analytical, personalization, and marketing cookies: explicit and free consent of the user (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) — only activated after consent.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES USED

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

Essential for the functioning of the website. They cannot be deactivated because the site would not function correctly without them. They do not require consent.

Cookie Controller Purpose Duration
_shopify_session Shopify Inc. User session management Session
_shopify_y Shopify Inc. Unique user identification 1 year
cart Shopify Inc. Shopping cart maintenance 2 weeks
secure_customer_sig Shopify Inc. Secure customer authentication 20 years
localization Shopify Inc. Language/currency preferences 1 year
cookieyes-consent Cookie banner Consent preference record 1 year

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR — legitimate interest

3.2 Personalization cookies

Allow customizing the browsing experience based on previous user choices. Only activated with consent.

Cookie Controller Purpose Duration
_shopify_sa_p Shopify Inc. Marketing and referral analysis 30 minutes
_shopify_sa_t Shopify Inc. Marketing and referral analysis 30 minutes

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR — user consent

3.3 Analytical cookies

Allow analyzing user behavior on the website. Only activated with consent.

Cookie Controller Purpose Duration
_ga Google LLC User distinction (Google Analytics) 2 years
_gid Google LLC User distinction (Google Analytics) 24 hours
_gat Google LLC Request rate limiting 1 minute
_ga_* Google LLC Session state persistence (GA4) 2 years

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR — user consent

Note: Google Analytics may transfer data to servers in the USA, under standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission (Article 46 of the GDPR).

3.4 Marketing and advertising cookies

Used to display relevant advertisements. Only activated with consent.

Cookie Controller Purpose Duration
_shopify_fs Shopify Inc. First visit tracking Session
_landing_page Shopify Inc. Landing page tracking 30 minutes
_orig_referrer Shopify Inc. User origin tracking 30 minutes

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR — user consent

4. DURATION OF COOKIES

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies — automatically deleted when closing the browser
  • Persistent cookies — remain on the device for a defined period, with a maximum of 24 months for analytical and marketing cookies

5. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some cookies are set by providers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), namely Google LLC (USA) and Shopify Inc. (Canada/USA). These transfers are carried out under adequacy decisions of the European Commission and/or standard contractual clauses (Article 46 of the GDPR).

6. CONSENT AND PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT

Non-essential cookies are only activated after the user's explicit, free, specific, and informed consent, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Article 13-A of Law No. 41/2004.

The user can, at any time:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Individually configure their preferences by category
  • Withdraw the consent given, through the cookie management icon available in the website footer

The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out previously. The refusal of non-essential cookies does not compromise the essential functioning of the website.

7. MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE BROWSER

The user can also manage or delete cookies directly in their browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy and Security
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services

Attention: Disabling cookies through the browser may affect the functioning of some essential website features, including the shopping cart and authentication.

8. CONSENT RECORDING

Tia Pureza maintains a record of the consent preferences expressed by users, including the date, time, and choices made, in compliance with the accountability principle set out in Article 5(2) of the GDPR. These records may be made available to the CNPD in case of an audit or inspection.

9. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PRIVACY POLICY

This Cookie Policy complements Tia Pureza's Privacy Policy, available at tiapureza.pt, which contains detailed information about the processing of personal data, data subject rights, and contact details of the data controller.

10. CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY

Tia Pureza may update this policy whenever necessary. Relevant changes will be communicated through a notice on the website. The most recent version will always be available at tiapureza.pt, with an indication of the last update date.

11. CONTACT

Data controller: Rui Félix Oliveira de Almeida — Sole Proprietor
Email: info@tiapureza.pt
Address: Apartado 9 EC Aveiro 3811-901 Aveiro Portugal

You can also file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD)
www.cnpd.pt | Rua de São Bento, 148-3.º, 1200-821 Lisboa