Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files sent to your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. They help websites store and retrieve information about your browsing habits to personalize your experience according to your preferences.
Cookies from our website do not store personal data and serve the following purposes:
- Allow Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel to recognize users, offering better, more secure, and personalized services.
- Estimate usage levels of services.
Each user is assigned an individual cookie, ensuring privacy and data security. Statistical data is aggregated and anonymized, preventing user identification. This enables Santiago de Alfama Boutique Hotel to continuously evaluate and improve website performance, tailoring it to users’ needs and preferences.
Under Law 46/2012, of August 29, the use of cookies requires prior express consent from the browser user. This is why you are informed when accessing the website for the first time (or after clearing cookies):
"The website santiagodealfama.com uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and for statistical purposes."
By visiting us, you consent to their use.
What Types of Cookies Does Our Website Use?
Session Cookies:These are temporary cookies stored in the browser's cookie file until the user leaves the web page. They leave no record on the user’s hard drive. The information collected by these cookies is used to analyze traffic patterns on the site. Ultimately, this allows us to improve the content and usability of the website.
Analytical Cookies: These cookies, managed by us or by third parties, enable us to quantify the number of users and perform statistical analysis on how they interact with the services offered. By examining your navigation on our site, we aim to enhance the services provided.
Advertising Cookies:These cookies, managed by us or third parties, allow us to more effectively manage the advertising spaces on the site. They analyze your browsing habits and display advertisements relevant to your browsing profile.
Cookies We Use on Our Website?
First-Party Cookies:
Store category information to display pages faster.
Indicate whether the user is currently logged into the site.
Manage session IDs on the server.
Store search-related information.
Indicate whether the user has authorized the use of cookies.
Third-Party Cookies:
Distinguish users and sessions.
Track new visits and sessions.
Record traffic sources to explain how users arrive at the site.
Identify users and prevent fraudulent use of data.
Protect user data from third-party access.
Personalize ads in publisher networks.
Remember browsing preferences, language, and region.
Other Cookies:
Support web analytics and videos.
Manage server response to users.
Track active sessions.
Verify cookie activation.
Measure user response times.
Track visit frequency.
Indicate first-time or returning visits.
What Happens If You Do Not Allow Cookies?
If you choose not to allow cookies, you have the option to disable them in your internet browser. However, it is important to note that this may prevent some web pages from displaying or functioning correctly.
How to Configure Your Browser
Google Chrome:
1.Click the Chrome menu icon.
2.Select Settings.
3.Scroll down and click Show advanced settings.
4.Under Privacy, click Content settings.
5.Choose:
Allow local data to be set (recommended) to enable cookies.
Block sites from setting any data to disable cookies.
Internet Explorer:
1.Open Internet Explorer.
2.Click Tools > Internet Options.
3.Select the Privacy tab and adjust the slider:
Move to the top to block all cookies.
Move to the bottom to allow all cookies.
Click OK.
Firefox:
1.Go to Tools > Options > Privacy panel.
2.Set Keep until to close Firefox.
3.To allow trusted sites to store cookies permanently:
Click Exceptions.
Enter the site’s address.
Click Allow.
Safari:
1.Click Edit > Preferences.
2.Go to the Security tab.
3.Under Accept Cookies, select Never.
Opera:
1.Go to Settings > Preferences.
2.Navigate to Advanced > Cookies.
3.Enable or disable cookies as preferred.