Cookies Policy
1. Introduction
Your privacy is very important to us.
With this goal in mind, we have prepared this Cookies Policy so that you can find out which cookies we use on the digital platforms of the Portuguese Parliament, how long we keep them, for what purposes and how you can manage them.
This Cookies Policy is part of our privacy policy, which can be viewed here.
The Cookies Policy aims to inform you, as a user of our digital platforms, that we use cookies in order to offer you a browsing experience that is optimised, fluid and adapted to your needs.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer or mobile device by your browser during a visit to a digital platform for the purposes of storing, retrieving or updating data.
Cookies allow the digital platform to “remember” your actions and preferences, such as your name, language choice and other display settings, avoiding the need to re-configure the site each time you visit.
Most cookies are limited to gathering information of a general nature, serving to measure publics or to determine the approximate location of users accessing our platforms.
3. What type of cookies do we use on the website of the Assembly of the Republic?
The website of the Assembly of the Republic uses different types of cookies. We use two categories of cookies with regard to their duration:
a)
Session Cookies: these are temporary cookies that remain stored in the browser until the user leaves the web page, so that no record is left on the user’s hard drive. The information collected by these cookies is used to analyse traffic patterns, which allows us to improve the content and navigability of the website.
b)
Permanent cookies: these cookies are stored in your browser and are used when you return to our site.
4. Functions of the cookies we use:
a)
Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Assembly of the Republic website to function correctly and cannot be deactivated on our systems. They are usually only assigned in response to actions taken by you such as requests for service (i.e. choosing privacy preferences, logging in, or completing forms). You can set your browser to block or alert you to these cookies, but parts of the website may not function correctly. These cookies are anonymous.
b)
Analytical cookies: They allow us to carry out a statistical analysis of how users use the website and also to examine navigation of the Assembly of the Republic website, with the aim of improving the services we make available to you. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and only used as mentioned for statistical purposes by the Assembly of the Republic.
5. Origin of Cookies
The Assembly of the Republic website uses its own cookies, as well as third-party cookies, managed by the Assembly of the Republic.
6. List of cookies on the Assembly of the Republic website
Name |
Type |
Function |
Duration |
_utma | Analytical | Used to distinguish users and sessions. (1) | 2 years from the definition/update |
_utmb | Analytical | Used to determine new sessions/visits. (1) | 30 minutes from the definition/update |
_utmc | Analytical | Related to _utmb Used with the _utmb to determine the duration of the visit(1) | End of browser session |
_utmt | Analytical | Used to control the request rate (1) | 10 min |
_utmz | Analytical | Used to store traffic origin (1) | 6 months |
_ga | Analytical | Used to distinguish users (1) | 2 years |
UserCheck_UserID | Essential | Session control | 1 year |
WSS_FullScreenMode | Essential | Internal Microsoft SharePoint cookie used to indicate if a page is shown in full screen mode. (2) | End of browser session |
cconsent | Essential | used to safeguard the user’s choice as to whether to accept cookies from the website | One month |
ASP.NET_SESSIONID | Essential | Used to maintain the website navigation context (3) | End of browser session |
url_de_pesquisa_/* | Essential | Used to improve the browsing experience for searches. | End of browser session |
(1)
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage?hl=en-us
(2)
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/authentication
(3)
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/portals/admin/portal-cookies
7. Can I disable the use of cookies?
At any time, users can manage their cookie preferences, by disabling them in their browser, using the cookies bar on the first page of the Assembly of the Republic website.
The rejection of the use of cookies on the Assembly of the Republic website may limit or make it impossible to access some areas and/or contents, or limit the receipt of personalised information.
To change your settings or disable the use of cookies, you should follow the instructions provided in your internet browser or device (usually located under “Settings” or “Preferences”).
Below we have listed some useful links, from internet browsers:
8. Doubts and Clarifications
If you have any questions about the management of cookies on the digital platforms of the Assembly of the Republic, you may contact the Assembly of the Republic Data Protection Officer at electronic address
encarregado.protecao.dados@ar.parlamento.pt
9. Cookies Policy Revision
The Assembly of the Republic may review this Cookies Policy and make changes whenever it deems necessary or whenever they are required, and therefore all users are advised to consult it periodically.
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