Cookie Policy — Vertical Medicine
Last updated: [PUBLICATION DATE]
This policy explains how verticalmedicine.pt uses cookies and similar technologies, under Portuguese Law No. 41/2004 (as amended by Law No. 46/2012) and the GDPR. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as browser local storage, work in a similar way. In this policy, we call all of them "cookies".
2. Our principle: only what is necessary
We run a healthcare website and built it to collect as little as possible. We do not use advertising, social media or cross-site tracking cookies. We do not embed third-party maps, videos or other content that sets cookies; the "View on map" link opens Google Maps in a new window, where Google's terms apply. Fonts are served from our own domain, with no requests to third-party servers.
3. Cookies we use
Essential — always on
Required for the site to work and to respect your choices. They do not require consent (Art. 5(2) of Law 41/2004).
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
vm_consent |
Stores your cookie choices so we don't ask again | First-party · local storage | 6 months |
vm_lang |
Stores your language (PT/EN/FR) | First-party · local storage | 12 months |
Statistics — only with your consent
Help us understand, in aggregate, which pages are visited most, so we can improve the site. Off by default.
| Service | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Web Analytics | Aggregated visit and page-view counts. No identifying cookies, no profiles | Vercel Inc. | No persistent cookie; aggregated data |
If we add other cookies in the future, we will update this table and ask for your consent again.
4. Managing your choices
On your first visit, the cookie notice lets you accept, reject or customise; rejecting is as easy as accepting. At any time, use the "Cookies" link in the footer of the home page to change or withdraw consent. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser; blocking essential cookies may stop some features from working. Consent is valid for 6 months, after which we ask again.
5. Contact
For any question about cookies or privacy: +351 913 944 449 (call to a Portuguese mobile network). You also have the right to complain to the CNPD (www.cnpd.pt).