Cookie Policy
COLAB FORESTWISE – ASSOCIATION FOR THE COLLABORATIVE LABORATORY FOR INTEGRATED FOREST AND FIRE MANAGEMENT (hereinafter, CoLAB ForestWISE), headquartered at Quinta de Prados, Campus da UTAD, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal, with tax identification number (NIPC) 515095664, is the owner of the domain rn21.forestwise.pt, where this website is hosted.
As the data controller, CoLAB ForestWISE is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of the website’s users and has therefore prepared and adopted this Cookie Policy. This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used, and we recommend that you read it carefully.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
1.1. Cookies are small information files that help identify your browser and may store information such as your settings and preferences.
1.2. Except for cookies strictly necessary for the website to work, the storage of other cookies always depends on the user’s acceptance and consent, which can be withdrawn at any time through the browser’s settings.
2. HOW DO WE USE COOKIES?
2.1. We use cookies to store your browsing preferences, namely the language in which you chose to view the website (Portuguese or English).
2.2. On the Contacts page, the Google Maps map only loads when you click “Show map”. From that moment on, Google may store third-party cookies on your device, as described in section 6.
3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
3.1. Some cookies may also be stored by third parties other than CoLAB ForestWISE.
3.2. These third parties are service providers and, although CoLAB ForestWISE makes every effort to use only providers that guarantee appropriate technical and organisational measures in line with data protection law, the user understands that CoLAB ForestWISE is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these third parties’ privacy and cookie policies.
3.3. Section 6 describes the cookies used, including third-party cookies.
4. WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?
4.1. CoLAB ForestWISE stores cookies on your device to personalise and facilitate your browsing, and also for troubleshooting, statistics, quality assurance and monitoring system security.
4.2. You may delete or block these cookies at any time; if you do, some features of this website may not work as intended.
4.3. Cookies are not used for purposes other than those described here.
5. TYPES OF COOKIES
5.1. The cookies on our website serve different purposes, but can generally be grouped into the following categories:
a) Strictly necessary cookies: essential for the website and the services requested to work, but they do not perform any additional or secondary function;
b) Performance cookies: provide statistical information on how the website is used, i.e. web analytics;
c) Targeting/advertising cookies: used to create profiles or personalise content.
6. COOKIES WE USE
6.1. The following table explains how cookies are used on this website.
| Type | Source | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | rn21.forestwise.pt (Polylang) | pll_language | Stores the language chosen for browsing (Portuguese or English). | 1 year |
| Strictly necessary | rn21.forestwise.pt (WordPress) | wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wp-settings-* | Manage the session of users logged in to the website’s back office. They are not set for visitors. | Session to 1 year |
| Third-party | google.com (Google Maps) | NID, AEC and others set by Google | Operation of the map on the Contacts page, loaded only after you click “Show map”. See Google’s cookie policy. | Up to 6 months |
7. WHAT ARE PIXEL TAGS AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES?
7.1. Pixel tags (also known as web beacons and clear GIFs) may be used in connection with some services to, among other things, track the actions of their users (including e-mail recipients), measure the success of marketing campaigns and compile statistics on the use of services and response rates.
8. CONTROLLING AND MANAGING COOKIES
8.1. You can control and/or delete cookies at any time, including deleting all cookies already stored on your device, and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being stored.
8.2. To do so, however, you may have to adjust some preferences manually each time you visit certain websites, and some services and features may not work without them.
8.3. As an additional safeguard, you can disable cookies at any time in your browser settings, following the instructions available at:
a) Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647;
b) Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge;
c) Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org;
d) Apple Safari: support.apple.com.
9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
9.1. CoLAB ForestWISE reserves the right to adjust or change this Cookie Policy at any time, and any changes will be published.
10. CONTACT DETAILS
10.1. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us in writing at geral@rn21.pt.
11. LAST UPDATE
11.1. 11 October 2026, Vila Real, Portugal.