Cookie Policy

1. Framework

The RCAAP Portal, accessible at https://www.rcaap.pt, is managed by the Foundation for Science and Technology, I. P. (FCT), through its FCCN unit, headquartered at Av. D. Carlos I, 126, 1249-074 Lisbon, NIPC 503904040, as the data controller.

The RCAAP Portal uses cookies and similar technologies in order to ensure its correct operation, improve users' browsing experience and collect statistical information about portal usage.

This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies used, their purposes, how they can be managed and users' rights.

This Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy of the RCAAP Portal.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device when they visit a website.

These files allow the user's device to be recognised and information related to their browsing to be stored, such as preferences or settings, contributing to a better user experience.

Cookies do not directly identify the user, but rather the device used.

3. What are cookies used for?

Cookies allow, in particular:

  • Ensuring the technical operation of the portal;
  • Managing sessions and user preferences;
  • Ensuring the security and integrity of the system;
  • Understanding how the portal is used;
  • Continuously improving the quality and performance of the service.

4. Types of cookies used

4.1. Strictly necessary cookies

These are cookies essential to the operation of the RCAAP Portal, enabling:

  • Navigation and access to functionalities;
  • Session management;
  • Recording of technical preferences;
  • Ensuring system security.

These cookies do not require consent.

Retention period: generally up to 1 year or as long as necessary for technical operation.

4.2. Functionality cookies (where applicable)

These allow the user's preferences to be remembered, such as language or browsing settings, improving the user experience.

These depend on user consent.

Retention period: variable, up to 1 year.

4.3. Analytical cookies

These are used to collect information about portal usage, namely:

  • Pages visited;
  • Duration of visit;
  • Traffic source;
  • Portal performance.

The information collected is processed in aggregated form and, where possible, anonymised.

The RCAAP Portal may use statistical analysis tools such as:

  • Matomo (local installation), configured to minimise the collection of personal data;
  • Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC.

These cookies depend on user consent.

Retention period: up to 2 years.

5. Consent

Pursuant to Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August (as amended), the use of non-essential cookies requires the user's prior consent.

The RCAAP Portal:

  • uses, by default, only strictly necessary cookies;
  • requests consent for the use of functionality and analytical cookies.

The user may, at any time:

  • accept or refuse cookies;
  • withdraw previously given consent;
  • change their preferences.

Refusing non-essential cookies does not prevent use of the portal, but may affect some functionalities.

6. Third-party cookies

The use of tools such as Google Analytics may involve the use of cookies managed by third-party entities.

In such cases, the processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the privacy policies of those entities, and FCT is not responsible for processing carried out outside its control.

7. Transfer of data to third countries

The use of services such as Google Analytics may involve the transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area, in particular to the United States of America.

In such cases, FCT ensures the adoption of appropriate data protection mechanisms pursuant to the GDPR.

8. Cookie management

Users can manage cookies through:

  • settings available on the portal;
  • internet browser settings.

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may compromise the operation of the portal.

For more information on cookie management, please consult your browser's documentation.

9. Updates to the Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated at any time.

The most recent version will always be available on the RCAAP Portal, and periodic consultation is recommended.