Cookie Policy


Last updated: 12 September 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Botânico Restaurant, Lda (“Botânico”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on botanico.pt (the “Website”). Read this together with our Privacy Policy.

We use a consent banner that lets you Accept all, Reject non-essential, or Manage preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer. Non-essential cookies only load after you consent. Where Google tags are used, we follow Google’s EU User Consent Policy.

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. They can be first-party (set by our domain) or third-party (set by services we integrate, like reservations, email, or video), and session (deleted when you close the browser) or persistent (kept until they expire or you delete them).

2) What we use cookies for
  • Strictly necessary — keep the site secure and functional, remember your cookie choices, enable forms/reservations.
  • Functional — remember preferences and run embedded services (e.g., booking widget).
  • Analytics/performance — understand how the site is used and improve content (only with your consent).
  • Marketing/advertising — measure campaigns, deliver relevant ads, and operate newsletter tools (only with your consent).
3) Legal bases
  • Strictly necessary cookies: our legitimate interests in operating a secure, functional website.
  • Analytics & marketing cookies: your consent, which you can withdraw anytime in Cookie Settings.
4) Managing your choices

Use the banner or Cookie Settings to change preferences at any time. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser; this may impact site functionality. If we use Google tags, we apply your choices in line with Google’s EU User Consent Policy.

5) Cookies we use (current setup)

These entries reflect services present on botanico.pt. Names/durations can change as providers update their tech.

Notes:
• YouTube cookie durations are documented by Google (e.g., VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE ~6 months, __Secure-YEC ~13 months), and YSC is session-based. policies.google.com
• Google Ads Conversion Linker sets gcl* cookies used for attribution (~90 days). Ajuda Google
Brevo (Sendinblue) places sib_cuid (and may place uuid) for newsletter/automation analytics; durations vary by implementation (commonly 6–13 months). brevo.com
ResDiary and Tripadvisor widgets may set their own cookies; see their policies for the latest details. resdiary.com
• Site assets are delivered via a CDN used by Webflow (website-files.com), which is infrastructure/hosting. community.cloudflare.com

6) International transfers

Some providers may process data outside the EEA/UK. When this happens, we rely on an adequacy decision or Standard Contractual Clauses (or equivalent safeguards). You can request details via our Privacy Policy contact.

7) Retention

Cookie lifetimes vary (see the table above). Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies typically last from 24 hours up to 13 months, depending on the provider and purpose. policies.google.com

8) How to control cookies in your browser

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Major browser help pages explain how to do this.

9) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. The “Last updated” date shows the current version.

10) Contact

Questions about cookies or your choices: marketing@loyolaportugal.pt