Terms of use
Definition and function of cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing information needed to make websites work. This information is sent via the browser and saved on your device (computer, mobile phone, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies only store information related to your preferences; they do not collect personal information.
Certain cookies are strictly necessary and essential for the proper functioning of websites, while others are used to store and retrieve information on your browsing habits, IP address, connection time and the operating system of the accessing device, and to recognise your device the next time you visit the website or to ensure the security and privacy of your browsing sessions.
What types of cookies are there?
Persistent cookies – these cookies are stored on your computer or device and are used to remember you when you revisit our website. They are used to remember your settings and preferences, thus enabling us to provide a personalised service.
Session cookies – these are temporary cookies that are stored in your browser until you leave our website. The information these cookies collect is used to analyse web traffic patterns and help us identify any problems and provide a better browsing experience.
What types of cookies does this site use?
We use three types of cookies:
Technical cookies – these include performance cookies, which are used to help improve the quality of the service, and functionality cookies, which store your preferences.
Statistical cookies – these cookies collect information about the visit date, the URL and the title of the web page visited.
Analytical cookies – these cookies are used to determine which search engine was used and what search terms were used to find our website. They also determine the time spent online in each session and the number of times you visited the page.
Cookie management
When you use our site some cookies are downloaded by third parties, namely by browsers. These companies have their own privacy policies. For more information about the cookies these third parties install, please visit the links below:
- Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=pt&topic=14666&ctx=topic
- Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- Microsoft Edge
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy
- Firefox
https://www.mozilla.org/pt-BR/privacy/
- Safari
https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/HT201265
For all other internet browsers, please refer to the browser’s “help” menu or contact the browser provider.
Most browsers allow, enable, block or delete cookies; however, limiting or refusing the use of cookies may affect your browsing experience and may even prevent you from using some of the features available on the website.
You can manage cookies in your browser. To learn how, visit the links below:
- Chrome
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=pt&hlrm=en
- Chrome on Android
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2392971?hl=pt
- Internet Explorer
http://windows.microsoft.com/pt-pt/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-10
- Windows Phone
http://www.windowsphone.com/pt-pt/how-to/wp7/web/changing-privacy-and-other-browser-settings
- Android
https://support.google.com/android/?hl=pt
- Firefox
http://support.mozilla.org/pt-BR/kb/ativando-e-desativando-cookies
- Firefox on Android
http://support.mozilla.org/pt-BR/kb/limpe-seus-cookies-dados-privados-historico-e-conf
- Safari
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1677?viewlocale=pt_PT
More information on how to manage and delete cookies can be found at http://allaboutcookies.org
Milestone reserves the right to amend or change this Policy at any time. Such changes will be published accordingly.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at milestone@milestone.pt
Last updated: 9 November 2020