Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY

The COLAB FORESTWISE – ASSOCIATION FOR THE COLLABORATIVE LABORATORY FOR INTEGRATED FOREST AND FIRE MANAGEMENT (hereinafter referred to as CoLAB ForestWISE), headquartered at Quinta de Prados, Campus da UTAD, 5001-801, Vila Real, Portugal, with tax identification number (NIPC) 515095664, is the owner of the domain rn21.forestwise.pt, where the website is hosted.

CoLAB ForestWISE, as the Data Controller, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its clients and website users. Therefore, it has developed and adopted this Cookie Policy. This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used, and we strongly 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 user settings and preferences.

1.2. Except for cookies strictly necessary for the website’s performance, the storage of other cookies will always depend on the User’s acceptance and consent, which may be withdrawn at any time through specific browser tools.

2. HOW DO WE USE COOKIES?

2.1. We use cookies to display your preferences, for example:

a) Cookies allow us to know whether you have agreed (or not) to the use of cookies on the website;
b) Cookies enable us to identify you as a returning User;
c) Cookies allow us to recover your personalized preferences while browsing.

2.2. Cookies allow us to anonymously collect statistics regarding videos viewed on the WEBSITE.

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 offer appropriate technical and organizational measures and comply with applicable data protection laws, the User understands that CoLAB ForestWISE is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these third parties’ privacy or cookie policies.

3.3. In Section 6, you will find a description of all cookies used.

4. WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?

4.1. CoLAB ForestWISE stores cookies on your device to personalize and facilitate your browsing experience, as well as for problem-solving, statistical analysis, quality assurance, and system security monitoring.

4.2. You may delete or block these cookies at any time; however, doing so may cause some features of this website to not function as intended.

4.3. Cookies are not used for purposes other than those described herein.

5. TYPES OF COOKIES

5.1. The cookies on our website serve different purposes and can generally be classified as follows:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for providing the website and all requested services. They do not perform any additional or secondary functions.

b) Performance Cookies: Provide statistical information about website usage, i.e., web analytics.

c) Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used to create profiles or personalize content.

6. COOKIES WE USE

6.1. The following table explains how cookies are used on this website: