Cookies Policy
Cookies are a small file added to your mobile device or computer by websites that the User visits. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide a personalized access experience and provide information to website owners.
This small file is intended to recognize and personalize your navigation according to your preferences on our websites, taking up little space in the memory of your mobile device or on your computer's hard drive, allowing the companies of GRUPO WEISUL (“WEISUL”) to remember of the User and information that makes their experience on WEISUL platforms more pleasant.
WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?
We use cookies to improve the use and functionality of the WEISUL platforms (website and/or application), as well as to understand the User's needs and adapt the tools and services offered.
WEISUL may use these files for audits, statistical analyzes with study of preferences, engagement metrics, data science, development and improvement of services provided by WEISUL, fraud detection and navigation security guarantee, with no purpose of providing the data to third parties and business partners.
When WEISUL uses cookies, it may automatically collect information about browser activities, data such as the User's IP address, date and time of access, type of device used by the User, browser and operating system.
Other information about how we process your personal data is set out in our Privacy and Data Protection Policy.
HOW DO WE USE COOKIES?
WEISUL may use cookies to display advertisements about products and services that are offered and that are understood to be of interest to the User based on their prior use of the platforms.
The information obtained through the use of cookies will not always include the User's personal data. However, information about your device may be obtained, such as IP address, browser and/or other Internet information records.
WEISUL platforms display a notice that alerts Users to our use of cookies and other similar technologies, providing a link to this Cookies Policy. When using WEISUL platforms after displaying the aforementioned alert, the User grants his/her consent
regarding the use of cookies or similar technologies for the purposes described in this Cookies Policy.
The User has the possibility of opposing the installation of cookies by modifying their browser parameters. However, in this case, some parts of the platforms may only partially function. The User can also delete cookies at any time, individually, in the manner described in the operating manual for their computer.
WEISUL works with third parties who may also install cookies on your device, such as Google Analytics, Facebook and Twitter. WEISUL uses the services of the latter to enable the functionality of social media platforms, as well as share and monitor how visitors use the platforms. These third-party providers are responsible for the cookies they install on the User's device.
WEISUL may link, incorporate or use third-party software and services such as social media features or sharing on its platforms. The use of any of these software or services is subject to the terms of said third parties, and the User agrees to respect these Terms of Use when using WEISUL platforms.
COOKIE MANAGEMENT:
The User can manage and disable Cookies in their browser settings. The User can even configure their browser to warn them before accepting cookies or simply refuse them. However, some of them are necessary to enable the use of WEISUL platforms.
The User does not need to have cookies to use or browse most WEISUL platforms. Some of these cookies are session cookies, which will be deleted after closing the browser or application or ending the session. Other cookies can be deleted through the settings of your browser or device. The User also has the possibility of using browser or device parameters to block cookies. WEISUL, however, requests that it be noted that this action may limit the usability of its platforms.
The User does not need to worry, as cookies do not damage their equipment and/or electronic device and can be easily disabled by configuring the browser to refuse cookies. In these cases, the platforms may not operate correctly, as indicated in the "Necessary Cookies" category, or may cause excessive delay in loading content.
The use of cookies can be managed or disabled by the owner at any time, and the User may cease this use, individually, whenever they wish. For more information on how to manage cookies directly in your preferred browser, the User can access the links below:
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-br/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/pt-BR/kb/ative-e-desative-os-cookies-que-os-sites-usam
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=pt-BR
Safari: https://support.apple.com/pt-br/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge:https://support.microsoft.com/pt-br/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy-microsoft-privacy
Opera Help: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES ARE OR CAN BE USED?
Some types of cookies may appear similar or have overlapping uses, but each plays a specific role in the User experience and website functionality.
For example, Preference cookies and Personalization cookies may overlap in some cases, as both are used to tailor the User experience based on your individual preferences. However, Preference cookies generally focus on specific website settings such as language or layout, while Personalization cookies may include broader adaptations based on past browsing behavior.
For the User's broad knowledge, the most used cookies on all websites hosted on the Internet are listed below:
Session Cookies: are temporary and are deleted as soon as the User closes the browser. They are used to maintain temporary information during a User's browsing session, such as items in a shopping cart or login state. Example: A cookie used to store a User's shopping cart during their visit to an online store.
Persistent Cookies: Unlike session cookies, persistent cookies remain on the User's device for a specific period of time or until they are manually deleted. They are used to remember User information and preferences between browsing sessions. Example: A cookie that remembers a User's language preferences on a website.
Necessary Cookies: are essential for a website to function properly. They include authentication cookies, security cookies and other cookies that are necessary to provide the services requested by the User. Example: A cookie used to authenticate a User and allow access to secure areas of a website.
Performance Cookies: are used to collect data about how Users interact with the website, such as pages visited, time spent on each page and errors found. This information is used to analyze and improve site performance. Example: A cookie used to track how many times Users click on certain links on a website.
Functionality Cookies: are used to remember Users' choices, such as language preferences, site layout and other personalized settings. They improve the User experience by making the website more convenient and personalized. Example: A cookie that remembers a User's layout preferences on a website.
Advertising Cookies: are used by advertising networks to track Users' browsing behavior and display relevant advertisements based on their interests and online activities. Example: A cookie used to track a User's browsing activity and display personalized advertisements.
Third-Party Cookies: are placed by domains other than the website the User is visiting. They are commonly used for advertising, analytics, and integrating third-party services into a website. Example: A cookie placed by a third-party analytics service to track Users' browsing activity on a website.
Authentication Cookies: are used to identify authenticated Users. They allow Users to access restricted areas of the website without having to log in repeatedly. Example: A cookie that stores a User's authentication token after logging into a website.
Security Cookies: are used to protect the website and Users against security threats. They help verify Users' identities, secure browsing sessions and prevent malicious activities. Example: A cookie used to prevent malicious activities such as cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Preference Cookies: are used to personalize the User experience according to their individual preferences. They store information about how the User interacts with the website and allow them to personalize their browsing experience. Example: A cookie that remembers a User's display preferences, such as font size or website theme.
Analytics Cookies: are used to collect information about how Users interact with the website. They help website owners understand website performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions about website design and content. Example: A cookie used by Google Analytics to track website traffic and User behavior.
Tracking Cookies: are used to collect data about Users' browsing activities on various websites. They are used by advertising and analytics companies to create User profiles and target personalized advertisements. Example: A cookie used to track a User's browsing activity across multiple websites.
Remarketing Cookies: are used by advertising companies to track Users who have visited a specific website and display relevant advertisements to them on other websites that are part of the same advertising network. Example: A cookie used to track Users who have visited a specific website and display advertisements to them on other websites.
Personalization Cookies: are used to adapt the content and User experience based on previous browsing behavior. They are used to offer relevant and personalized content to Users, increasing User engagement and satisfaction. Example: A cookie used to personalize a website's content based on a User's browsing history.
Geolocation Cookies: are used to provide services based on the User's location, such as weather forecast, navigation directions or localized content. Example: A cookie used to store a User's geographic location, such as country, state or city.
Language Cookies: are used to personalize a User's experience on a website by displaying content in the User's preferred language. Example: A cookie that stores a User's language preference for a specific website.
Shopping Cart Cookies: are used to maintain the state of a User's shopping cart while they navigate the website and add products to the cart. Example: A cookie that stores items added to a User's shopping cart on an e-commerce website.
Browsing History Cookies: are used to record a User's browsing activity on a specific website. They can be used to personalize the User experience or for behavior analysis. Example: A cookie used to store a User's browsing history on a website, such as pages visited and previous interactions.
User Feedback Cookies: are used to collect and store Users' preferences and opinions about a website. They can be used to improve the User experience and make adjustments to the website's design and functionality. Example: A cookie used to store a User's feedback preferences regarding a website, such as opinions about its design or usability.
Social Sharing Cookies: are used by social media platforms to track Users' activity on a specific website and provide social sharing features. Example: A cookie used to track a User's social sharing activity on a website, such as likes, shares or comments.
Restricted Resource Access Cookies: are used to authenticate Users and control their access to restricted areas of a website. They ensure that only authorized Users have access to protected resources. Example: A cookie used to control a User's access to restricted features on a website, such as membership areas or premium content.
Form Interaction Cookies: are used to facilitate filling out web forms, temporarily storing the information entered by the User to facilitate future interactions. Example: A cookie used to store information entered by a User into a web form, such as name, address and contact information.
Cookie Consent Cookies: are used to record a User's consent to the use of cookies on a website and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Example: A cookie used to store a User's consent to the use of cookies on a website, in accordance with privacy regulations such as GDPR in the European Union.
Social Login Cookies: are used to allow Users to log in to a website using their credentials from a social media platform. They facilitate the login process and improve the User experience. Example: A cookie used to authenticate a User through a social login service, such as Facebook or Google.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: are used to track affiliate marketing activities and award commissions to affiliates based on referral traffic and sales generated. They allow accurate monitoring of the performance of affiliate marketing campaigns. Example: A cookie used to track sales generated by an affiliate and assign commissions according to referral traffic.
HOW ARE THIRD PARTY COOKIES USED?
Cookies can be first-party or third-party. A first-party cookie is one that the User receives directly from WEISUL when visiting/using WEISUL platforms. A third-party cookie, in turn, is one transferred to the User's device by authorized third parties.
For some of the functions within our website we use cookies installed by third parties, such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn. To obtain information regarding third-party cookies, WEISUL recommends consulting their respective privacy policies on their websites.
If the User still has any questions about the use of cookies, we kindly ask you to contact us via the following email address: dpo@weisul.com.br
Last updated April 23, 2024.
