With the aim of optimising the browsing experience on Biodiversidade website and its respective subdomains, The Navigator Company, S.A. (hereinafter referred to “Navigator“), a company with the unique registration and tax identification number 503 025 798, and registered office at Península da Mitrena, Sado, 2910-738 Setúbal, Portugal, hereby informs that it makes use of cookies and/or other data storage and retrieval mechanisms of equivalent functionality (hereinafter referred to “cookies“).
In order to ensure that the User has access to clear and complete information on this matter, the present informational text is made available, explaining what cookies are, which types of cookies are used on the website and its subdomains, who uses them, and how they can be configured or disabled.
- WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES AND HOW DO WE USE THEM?
Cookies are small text files stored in the browser of the device used to access the internet, which collect and save information about the user’s browsing activity on websites. These files play an essential role in personalising the online experience, allowing, for example, active sessions to be maintained, preferences such as language or username to be remembered, and content and advertisements tailored to individual interests to be displayed. The information collected may include location data, traffic, browsing behaviour, and device characteristics.
Cookies can be organised according to different criteria, one of the main ones being their purpose. In this context, the following types are distinguished:
- Strictly necessary cookies – essential to ensure the proper functioning of the website and to provide features requested by the user. These cookies also allow browsing preferences to be saved, such as language or the type of device used, whenever the user wishes to do so;
- Analytical cookies – optional in nature, they collect statistical data on the use of the website, helping those responsible to understand visitor behaviour and improve the experience offered. In some cases, these cookies work alongside advertising cookies to measure the effectiveness of the advertisements displayed. Some may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (hereinafter referred to “EEA”);
- Personalisation cookies – also non-essential, these are used to tailor browsing to the user’s individual preferences, contributing to a smoother and more personalised experience. Like the above, they may involve the transfer of data outside the EEA;
- Advertising cookies – their purpose is to make advertisements more relevant and engaging, based on the user’s interests. They allow advertising campaigns to be optimised, avoiding the repetition of ads already viewed or deemed irrelevant. These cookies are generally persistent and may also transfer data outside the EEA.
According to their duration, cookies can be classified into two main categories – session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session cookies – Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when the user closes the browser or application used to access the website. These cookies allow, among other functionalities, the analysis of traffic patterns, identification of faults, reinforcement of security, and improvement of the browsing experience during the active session;
- Persistent cookies – Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain stored on the user’s device even after the session is closed, being activated on subsequent visits to the website. Their main function is to personalise browsing based on previously demonstrated preferences and interests, providing a more tailored and continuous service.
According to the entity responsible for their installation, cookies can be classified as first-party or third-party:
- First-party cookies – First-party cookies are those sent directly to the user’s device from domains or equipment managed by the entity providing the requested service;
- Third-party cookies – Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are placed by external entities through domains or equipment that are not under Navigator’s control.
In such cases, the data collected may be shared with these entities, including the possibility of transfer outside the European Economic Area. It is important to note that some countries, such as the United States of America, do not have an adequacy decision from the European Commission, which means they may not offer guarantees equivalent to the data protection standards of the European Union. For more information on these transfers and the security measures applied, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
- WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE ON THIS WEBSITE?
The cookies used on the website aim to improve the User’s browsing experience, ensure the proper functioning of the website, and optimise the services provided. To this end, different types of cookies are used, namely: strictly necessary cookies, which ensure essential functionalities and basic preferences; analytical cookies, which collect statistical data for performance and usage analysis; personalization cookies, which adapt browsing to individual preferences; and advertising cookies, which allow for the display of more relevant ads based on user interests.
It is important to note that not all Navigator digital channels use all these categories of cookies. To learn in detail the classification, purpose, duration, and entity responsible for each type of cookie, it is recommended to consult the information in the icon shown in the lower left corner of the website.
- HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES?
Managing cookie preferences on this website is simple, and can be done at any time. Users have access to the cookie settings icon located in the lower left corner of the website, where they can manage which cookie categories they wish to authorise—except for strictly necessary cookies, which are automatically activated to ensure the basic functioning of the website. Through this tool, it is possible to accept or reject analytical, personalization, and advertising cookies, adjusting the browsing experience to your privacy preferences.
In addition to managing cookies through the cookie configurator above, the User may also directly control the cookies stored on their device through the settings of their browser. Most browsers allow users to block the installation of cookies, delete those already stored, or set up alerts whenever a new cookie is defined. These options offer greater control over privacy and allow the user to decide, autonomously, whether they wish to accept, reject, or delete cookies, adjusting their browsing experience according to their preferences.
- For more information on managing cookies in the Microsoft Edge browser, click here;
- For more information on managing cookies in the Chrome browser, click here;
- For more information on managing cookies in the Internet Explorer browser, click here;
- For more information on managing cookies in the Firefox browser, click here;
- For more information on managing cookies in the Safari browser, click here;
- For more information on managing cookies in the Opera browser, click here.
It is important to bear in mind that disabling cookies directly in your browser settings may affect the performance and functionality of the Websites. For more precise control, especially on devices that support this capability, it is recommended to use free extensions available online, which allow you to configure in greater detail which cookies you wish to allow or block, thereby strengthening your digital privacy.
- GOOGLE ANALYTICS
If you wish to limit the data collection carried out by Google Analytics cookies, you may do so by installing a specific tool in your browser. This tool was developed by Google itself with the purpose of preventing the Google Analytics tracking mechanism from collecting and sharing information about the way you browse and interact with websites. By enabling it, you prevent data from being transmitted to Google Ireland Limited and other Google entities based in the United States of America, as indicated by Google. This option offers an additional level of control over your online privacy.
- CHANGES TO THE COOKIE POLICY
Navigator reserves the right to modify, update, or revoke, in whole or in part, this Cookie Policy at any time, without prior notice and with immediate effect. Whenever changes relevant to the user are introduced, these will be promptly communicated on the Websites, allowing access to the new information and, depending on the type of cookie involved, the expression of the respective consent for its use.
Last update: 14 may 2026
