COOKIES POLICY

1. Who we are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website [WEBSITE URL] (the "Website"), which presents Lugan, a residential development of 72 residences on the Douro riverfront in Afurada, Vila Nova de Gaia (the "Project"). Lugan is jointly promoted by Velocity Investments and Grupo MCaetano. The Website is operated jointly and with equal responsibility by [VELOCITY LEGAL NAME], tax number [VELOCITY NIPC], with registered office at [VELOCITY REGISTERED OFFICE], and [MCAETANO LEGAL NAME], tax number [MCAETANO NIPC], with registered office at [MCAETANO REGISTERED OFFICE] (together, "we", "us" or "our").
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences and collect information about how it is used. Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags and local storage, are covered by this policy and are referred to collectively as "cookies".
Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies). They may last only for your browsing session (session cookies) or remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).

3. Legal basis

In accordance with Article 5 of Law 41/2004 of 18 August, as amended by Law 46/2012 of 29 August, and with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we only place cookies that are strictly necessary for the Website to function without your consent. All other cookies are placed only after you have given your prior, free, specific and informed consent through our cookie banner.

4. Cookies we use

The categories of cookies used on the Website are as follows.
Strictly necessary cookies: enable core functions such as page navigation, security, the contact form and storing your cookie preferences. These do not require consent.
Functional cookies: support embedded features such as the interactive location map and video playback. These require consent.
Analytics cookies: measure visits, traffic sources and how pages are used, so we can improve the Website. These require consent.
Marketing cookies: measure the effectiveness of our campaigns and show you relevant advertising about Lugan on other platforms. These require consent.
The specific cookies currently in use are listed below.
[cookie_consent]: Provider [WEBSITE URL]. Category: strictly necessary. Purpose: stores your cookie preferences. Duration: [12 months].
[Map cookies]: Provider [Snazzy Maps / Google]. Category: functional. Purpose: displays the interactive location map. Duration: [DURATION].
[Analytics cookies]: Provider [Framer / Google Analytics]. Category: analytics. Purpose: measures visits and page use for statistics. Duration: [DURATION].
[Advertising pixel]: Provider [Meta / Google Ads]. Category: marketing. Purpose: measures advertising conversions. Duration: [DURATION].

5. Third-party cookies and international transfers

Some cookies are set by third-party providers, such as the provider of the embedded map and [ANALYTICS / ADVERTISING PROVIDERS]. These providers may process information outside the European Economic Area. Where this happens, transfers are covered by an adequacy decision, such as the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, or by the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Further information is available in each provider's own privacy and cookie policies.

6. Managing your preferences

When you first visit the Website, a banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies or choose by category. Rejecting cookies is as easy as accepting them. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the [Cookie Settings] link at the bottom of every page. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you reject functional cookies, the interactive map may not be displayed. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Website from working properly.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. The date at the top shows when it was last revised. Where changes are significant, we will ask for your consent again.

8. Contact

For any questions about this policy, you may contact either of us: Velocity Investments at info@velocity-investments.com or +351 912 606 501, or Grupo MCaetano at geral@grupomcaetano.com or +351 226 109 039. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese supervisory authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD), at www.cnpd.pt.