Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 13, 2026

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Needlew Fhs uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality: To enable core features
• Analytics and performance: To understand how visitors use our site
• Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
• Security: To protect against fraud and abuse

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
needlewfhs_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	12 months
session_id	Maintains your session	Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - Throttles requests	1 minute

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - Tracks conversions	3 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics (Privacy Policy)
• Google Maps: Interactive maps (Privacy Policy)

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookies
• Reject All: Only necessary cookies will be used
• Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: Opt-out browser add-on

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not work
• You may need to re-enter information

Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

7. Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Needlew Fhs (Friary WBWR)
Avenida da Liberdade 245
1250-096 Lisbon, Portugal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +351 21 555 2740