Effective Date: June 18, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Habsburgo website ("the Site"), the types of cookies we employ, and the choices you have to manage them. At Habsburgo, we value transparency and are committed to providing you with control over your privacy.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They act as a "memory" for the site, allowing it to recognize a user and respond appropriately.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies, such as:

  • Pixels (or Web Beacons): Tiny graphic images that may be included on our Site or in our emails to collect information about your interaction.
  • Scripts: Small pieces of code that are executed to gather data about your interaction with the Site.

For the purposes of this policy, we will refer to all of these technologies collectively as "Cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We classify the cookies used on our Site into the following categories, based on their function and purpose:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies:

    These cookies are essential for the fundamental operation of the Site and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging in, managing your shopping cart, or filling in forms. They do not require your prior consent.

    • Purpose: To ensure session security, process payment transactions securely, and enable basic site functionalities.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies:

    These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They collect information in an aggregated and therefore anonymous manner about how visitors use the Site, which pages are most popular, and whether they encounter error messages.

    • Examples: Google Analytics.
    • Consent: These cookies will only be used if you provide your explicit consent.
  • Functionality Cookies:

    These cookies enable the Site to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) to provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they may be used to remember your display preferences.

    • Purpose: To improve your user experience by personalizing content.
    • Consent: These cookies will only be used if you provide your explicit consent.
  • Targeting and Advertising Cookies:

    These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

    • Purpose: To personalize the advertising you see across different platforms.
    • Consent: These cookies will only be used if you provide your explicit consent.

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over the use of non-essential cookies. We offer several ways to manage your preferences:

  • Via Our Cookie Consent Tool:

    When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. Through this tool, you can accept all cookies, reject them all (except for strictly necessary ones), or customize your preferences by category. You can change your settings at any time by accessing the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link available in the footer of our Site.

  • Via Your Browser Settings:

    Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the choice to accept it or not. You can also block all cookies. Please note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of our Site may not function correctly.

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Apple Safari
    • Microsoft Edge
  • Via Third-Party Opt-Out Links:

    For analytics and advertising cookies, you can opt out of being tracked by certain third parties:

    • Google Analytics: You can download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
    • Targeted Advertising: You can visit the sites of the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.

5. Specific Disclosures for Certain Jurisdictions

  • For Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Brazil:

    In compliance with the GDPR, the UK GDPR, and the LGPD, we will not place performance, functionality, or advertising cookies on your device without your prior, explicit, and informed consent, which is obtained through our consent tool.

  • For Residents of California (USA):

    Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the use of advertising and targeting cookies may constitute a "Sale" or "Sharing" of your personal information. You have the right to opt out of this activity. You may exercise this right by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link available in the footer of our Site, or by managing your preferences in our cookie consent tool

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to visit this page regularly to stay informed.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our Data Protection Office at: [email protected].