Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Cookie Policy describes the principles applicable to the use of cookies and similar technologies on the website of HFA – Henrique, Fernando & Alves, S.A. (hereinafter "HFA"), available at www.hfa.pt.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on the User's device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) through the internet browser when visiting certain websites. Cookies allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, making your next visit easier and the website more useful to you.

2. How and why do we use Cookies?

HFA uses first-party and third-party cookies on its Website. In full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), no non-essential cookies (analytics or marketing) will be installed on your device without your prior and explicit consent (opt-in system), which can be managed by you at any time.

The cookies collected on our Website serve the following purposes:

• Ensuring the correct technical operation and security of the pages;

• Gathering anonymous statistical data on browsing patterns and volumes;

• Enabling the display of interactive third-party media and content (such as videos and maps);

• Personalizing and targeting advertising campaigns based on your interests.

3. Cookie Categories and Technical Specifications

Below you can find the detailed technical breakdown of all cookies that may be generated during your navigation on our Website, organized by clearly defined lines:

A) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental for the Website to function properly and securely. Without them, basic functionalities (such as remembering your privacy preferences) cannot be provided, which is why this category cannot be disabled in the management panel.

Cookie Name: cc_cookie

• Provider / Domain: HFA (.hfa.pt)

• Duration: 180 days

• Purpose / Type: Operation — Remembers the cookie consent preferences chosen by the user in the banner. Type: Necessary.

B) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information on pages visited, time spent, and any error messages. All data is anonymized.

• Cookie Name: _ga

  • Provider / Domain: Google Analytics (.hfa.pt / .bondlayer.com)

  • Duration: 2 years

  • Purpose / Type: Statistics — Registers a global unique identifier (ID) used to generate anonymous statistical data on how the website ecosystem is used (GA4). Type: Statistics.

• Cookie Name: ga* (Variable ID)

  • Provider / Domain: Google Analytics (.hfa.pt / .bondlayer.com)

  • Duration: 2 years

  • Purpose / Type: Statistics — Used to collect and maintain the current browsing session state for analytical data streams. Type: Statistics.

• Cookie Name: _gid

  • Provider / Domain: Google Analytics (.bondlayer.com)

  • Duration: 24 hours

  • Purpose / Type: Statistics — Used to group and differentiate user behavior across pageviews within the same day. Type: Statistics.

C) Advertising and Targeting Cookies (Marketing)

These cookies are used to build a profile of the visitor's interests and display relevant advertisements on other websites (such as social networks or search engines), as well as to enable the proper functioning of embedded multimedia applications.

• Cookie Name: _fbp

  • Provider / Domain: Meta / Facebook (.hfa.pt)

  • Duration: 90 days

  • Purpose / Type: Marketing — Tracks website visits, measures campaign effectiveness, and delivers targeted advertising across Meta platforms (Facebook/Instagram). Type: Marketing.

• Cookie Name: gclau

  • Provider / Domain: Google Ads (.hfa.pt)

  • Duration: 90 days

  • Purpose / Type: Marketing — Stores and tracks conversion data from advertising campaigns coming from Google Ads via Google Tag Manager. Type: Marketing.

• Cookie Name: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE / YSC

  • Provider / Domain: YouTube (.youtube.com)

  • Duration: 6 months (VISITOR) and Session duration (YSC)

  • Purpose / Type: Marketing — Measures user bandwidth and tracks views and interactions with YouTube videos embedded within the website pages. Type: Marketing.

• Cookie Name: NID / khcookie

  • Provider / Domain: Google Maps (.google.com)

  • Duration: 6 months (NID) and Session duration (khcookie)

  • Purpose / Type: Marketing / Functional — Deployed via the integration of interactive Google Maps to store user localization and personalization preferences. Type: Marketing.

• Cookie Name: Secure-* (Multiple IDs such as Secure-3PAPISID, __Secure-3PSID, etc.)

  • Provider / Domain: Google / YouTube (.youtube.com)

  • Duration: Variable (up to 2 years)

  • Purpose / Type: Marketing — Security and authentication cookies associated with Google services to prevent fraud, protect the user, and target ads based on profile. Type: Marketing.

4. How to Manage or Withdraw your Consent?

The GDPR stipulates that withdrawing consent must be as easy as giving it. Therefore, the User can change their privacy preferences at any time:

1. Through our Website: In the footer of all our pages, a permanent button labeled "Manage Cookies" is available. By clicking it, the preferences window will open immediately so you can reconfigure or disable the categories as you wish.

2. Through your Browser: If you prefer to block cookies entirely at a general level, you can do so directly in your browser settings. However, fully blocking cookies may negatively affect the correct loading of interactive elements on our site (such as video playback or the location map).

You can consult the help guides of the main browsers to learn how to delete or manage cookies:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416

• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop

• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

5. Changes to this Cookie Policy

HFA reserves the right to make changes or updates to this Cookie Policy whenever necessary (for instance, due to the implementation of new services or marketing tools). We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we manage your privacy.

6. Contact and Clarifications

For any questions or to exercise your rights regarding the use of cookies and the protection of your personal data, you can contact us through the following means:

• HFA S.A.

• Address: Estrada da Zona Industrial, nº 337, 3750-404 Águeda – PORTUGAL

• Phone: +351 234 612 680 / +351 234 612 689 (Call to national fixed network)

• E-mail: geral@hfa.pt