Cookies Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, mobile, or tablet) when you visit it. These files allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display settings) for a certain period of time.
What types of cookies do we use?
The website of the Junta de Freguesia de Fátima may use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies – essential for the website to function. They allow navigation and the use of its features.
- Performance (analytical) cookies – collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, helping us improve the browsing experience.
- Functionality cookies – allow the website to remember user choices (such as language or region), providing customized features.
- Third-party cookies – set by domains other than the one you are visiting, such as analytics services (Google Analytics) or social media integrations.
Table of Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Strictly necessary | Keeps the user session active | Session | freguesiadefatima.pt |
| _ga | Analytical | Distinguishes users for statistical analysis | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Analytical | Distinguishes users for statistical analysis | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Analytical | Limits request rate | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security | Cookies used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF), a type of malicious website exploit. | Session | Own |
| freguesia_de_fatima_session | Security | Cookie generated by PHP-based applications to maintain user session variables. | Session | Own |
How to manage or disable cookies?
You can configure your browser at any time to accept, refuse, or delete cookies. Refusing cookies may prevent some website features from functioning properly.
Instructions by browser:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=pt
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/pt-PT/kb/ativar-desativar-cookies
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/microsoft-edge/eliminar-cookies-no-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
- Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/pt-pt/HT201265