To ensure the proper functioning of the websites managed by the Owners (i.e. Data CoLAB and NBI), we install small data files, so-called “cookies”, on your device.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what information we collect, how that information is subsequently used, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

By clicking on “Accept all cookies”, the User agrees to the collection of data, from all the technologies described in the Cookie Policy, on their device. You can change these settings at any time by clicking on “Show details” giving permission for the data you allow us to collect, then click on “Allow selection”.

For more information about how we use, store and maintain your Personal Data, please see our Privacy Policy.

1. Who are we?

The owners of this website are  NBI – Natural Business Intelligence, NIPC 515935239, headquartered at Régia Douro Park 5000 – 033 Andrães, Vila Real, Portugal, contact info@nbi.pt, hereinafter also referred to as NBI, and L.C.S.D – Data CoLAB Association – Collaborative Laboratory for Data-Driven Innovation Services, NIPC 516540068, headquartered at Avenida de Cabo Verde, Lote 1, 4900-568 Viana do Castelo, contact info@datacolab.pt, hereinafter also referred to as Data CoLAB.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website – when visited by a User – asks your browser to store on your device to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login information.

3. How do we use cookies?

Our website uses cookies, defined by us, in order to ensure that the website works as well as possible.

Cookies do not collect any personally identifiable data.

4. Cookies we use and their purpose

• Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They are usually only set up in response to actions taken by you that correspond to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website will not work.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Name	Supplier	Purpose	Validity	Kind
PHPSESSID	Nvp.pt	Identifies the user’s current session	Session	–
Wp_lang	Nvp.pt	WordPress default language	Session	–

Note – It is important to note that although we have listed the main types of cookies used, there may be other cookies not specified here. We recommend that you check your browser settings to confirm the presence of additional cookies and adjust your preferences as necessary.

• Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow a website to remember information that changes the behaviour or appearance of the website, such as your preferred language or the region you are in.

Name	Supplier	Purpose	Validity	Kind
Pll_language	Polylang(Plugin do WordPress)	Store the user’s language preference	1 year	–

Note – It is important to note that although we have listed the main types of cookies used, there may be other cookies not specified here. We recommend that you check your browser settings to confirm the presence of additional cookies and adjust your preferences as necessary.

• Third-party cookies

Some of our pages include content from external sites such as YouTube video, Vimeo videos, Google maps, etc.

To access this third-party content, you must first accept their specific conditions, namely cookie policies, over which we have no control.

However, if you do not view this type of content, no third-party cookies will be installed on your device.

The services provided by third parties are not controlled by the Owners of this website, i.e. NBI and Data CoLAB.

Providers may, at any time, change the terms of service, the use and purpose of their cookies.

Name	Supplier	Purpose	Validity	Kind
CONSENT	Youtube (Google)	Stores consente for Youtube cookies	Session	–

Note – It is important to note that although we have listed the main types of cookies used, there may be other cookies not specified here. We recommend that you check your browser settings to confirm the presence of additional cookies and adjust your preferences as necessary.

5. How to manage Cookies

You have the possibility at any time to configure your browser to reject some/all cookies, to be notified when a cookie is issued or not to receive any cookies at all. How you manage this depends on the web browser you use.

We would like to point out, however, that disabling these cookies may modify the performance of this website, which may result in certain sections becoming inaccessible.

If you wish to change your preferences during your browsing session, you can click on the “Privacy Policy” tab, which will display the consent notice again, allowing you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.

Please note that when using this system, the change from consent to non-consent does not have retroactive effect, i.e. it does not delete cookies previously installed on your device. To do this, you must delete cookies through your browser.

6. Changes to this Policy

This Cookies Policy may be reviewed by the Owners of the website (NBI and Data CoLAB) at any time.

Whenever the Policy changes, we will update the revision date at the bottom of this page.

The amended Cookie Policy will come into effect from the date of revision.

We recommend that users of our website review the Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about the management of cookies.

 

Last Release Date: November 15, 2023

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