This Cookie Policy explains how pH7x Systems® uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://ph7x.com, in accordance with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Regulation (EU) 2016/679;
• Lei n.º 41/2004 of 18 August – Protection of personal data in electronic communications (Portuguese ePrivacy law);
• ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC (as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enable certain features.

We use cookies to store session identifiers, authentication data, and user preferences to ensure both security and an enhanced browsing experience.

2. Legal Basis for Cookies

Under Lei n.º 41/2004 and the GDPR:

• Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function;
• All other cookies (functional and analytics) require your prior, informed consent.

We implement a consent management system that blocks non-essential cookies until you explicitly provide consent.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1. Classification by Duration

Type	Description
Session cookies	Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Essential for managing your browsing session.
Persistent cookies	Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. Used to remember preferences across visits.

3.2. Classification by Origin

Type	Description
First-party cookies	Set by our domain (ph7x.com) to provide our services.
Third-party cookies	Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, embedded media) for analytics and functionality.

3.3. Classification by Purpose

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, session management, and access to restricted areas. Consent is not required under Lei n.º 41/2004.

• Session state and authentication
• Anti-forgery and security tokens
• Load balancing
• Cookie consent preferences
• Bot protection for forms (reCAPTCHA)

b) Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as language preferences, and interface settings. Requires consent.

• Language selection
• Interface preferences
• Embedded media preferences

c) Analytics/Performance Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized information about pages visited, time on site, and navigation patterns. Requires consent.

• Google Analytics
• Page view statistics
• User journey tracking (anonymized)
• Performance metrics

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies;
• Reject non-essential cookies;
• Customize which categories of cookies you accept.

You can change your preferences at any time using the preference center below.

4.2. Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies;
• Block cookies from specific or all websites;
• Configure third-party cookie blocking.

Links to browser cookie management guides:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookie Category	Typical Duration
Session cookies	Until browser closes
Consent preferences	12 months
Analytics cookies	Up to 24 months
Functional cookies	Up to 12 months

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include content from third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
• Google reCAPTCHA: Privacy Policy
• YouTube: Privacy Policy

We recommend reviewing these third parties' privacy policies before consenting to their cookies.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and Lei n.º 58/2019, you have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, delete, and object to processing. For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date. We will request consent again if we make material changes to how we use cookies.

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