LEGAL
COOKIE POLICY
1.Controller
| Name | DIF Broker – Empresa de Investimento, SA. |
| Legal form | Joint-stock company |
| NIF (tax identification number) | 504767640 |
| Activity (CAE) | 66120 |
| Office | Av. 24 Julho, nº 74 a 76,1200-869 Lisboa, Portugal |
| Telephone | +351 211 201 595 |
| suporte@difbroker.com | |
| Site | https://www.difbroker.com |
2. Information on cookies
DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA., uses
cookies
on its website,
www.difbroker.com
, to provide users with a better browsing and user
experience and to ensure that all website functions are performed correctly.
The use of cookies is subject to the legal provisions of the applicable European and
national laws, that is:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data;
- Regulation No. 58/2019 of August 8, 2019, which ensures the implementation in the national legal order of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 27, 2016;
- Directive 2002/58 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications);
- Regulation No. 41/2004 of August 18, 2004, which transposes Directive 2002/58 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of July 12, 2002 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector into the national legal order.
What are cookies?
Cookies are computer files containing a sequence of numbers and letters that make it possible to uniquely identify a User’s internet access device, and which, among other functionalities, may contain other information such as users’ browsing preferences. Cookies are downloaded and installed through the browser of the internet access device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) of the User when the latter accesses certain internet pages and gives its consent to the use of cookies.
Cookies can be categorised according to the purpose and purpose they serve. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the correct functioning of the website, while others collect statistical information in order to analyse the use of the website and its performance or are used to ensure the provision of additional functionalities to the website, or to store the visitor’s preferences. Other cookies may also be used to measure the success of applications and the effectiveness of third-party advertising.
Cookies are created when you access a web page through your browser. When the web page is loaded, it sends information to the browser, which creates a text file. When you access the page again, the browser retrieves this text file and sends it to the server where the page is hosted. Cookies are created not only by the web page you are accessing, but also by other pages that display advertisements, by widgets, by trackers or by other elements present in the pages. Among other functions, cookies regulate how advertisements are displayed, how pages are adapted to the user’s preferences or how widgets or other elements function.
How cookies work
Types of cookies
Cookies are classified by their intended purpose, by the domain or property to which they belong, and also by their life cycle (duration).
As regards their intended purpose,the cookies used by DIF Broker may be classified as:
Necessary – cookies that are generally active during the user’s session, allowing the user to be identified, and which are essential either for the functioning of the services provided on the website or for the execution of certain functionalities, and it is not possible for the user to reject or deactivate these cookies;
Analytical– collect information about the browsing experience of users on the website, in order to obtain information about the interests of users in relation to the use of the website.
Advertising – collect information on user browsing habits on the internet so that the advertising viewed by the user corresponds to his/her needs and interests. With regard to the domain to which they belong, the cookies used by DIF Broker may be:
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First party cookies– cookies that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a device or domain managed by the editor and from which the service requested by the user is provided.
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Third party cookies cookies that are sent to the user’s terminal equipment from a device or domain that is not managed by the editor, but by another entity that processes the data collected through the cookies.
Regarding the life cycle (duration), cookies used by DIF Broker may be:
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Persistent cookies – cookies that are registered in the user’s terminal equipment for a certain period.
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Session cookies– temporary cookies that are deleted from the user’s internet access device or terminal equipment after the user’s browser is closed.
Use of cookies
DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA. uses cookies on its website, at www.difbroker.com,in accordance with the following table.
| Ownership | Purpose | Cookies ID | Description | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIF BROKER | Cookies Needed | CookieConsent | Technical cookie to control acceptance of cookies | Own Domains | 2 years |
| DIF BROKER | Cookies Needed | CookieConsentConf | Technical cookie to control acceptance of cookies | Own Domains | 2 years |
| DIF BROKER | Cookies Needed | PHPSESSID | The PHPSESSID cookie is a platform cookie and enables websites to store serialised state data. It is used to establish a user session and to transmit status data via a temporal cookie, which is commonly known as a session cookie. | Own Domains | Session |
| DIF BROKER | Cookies Needed | __cfduid | Cookie used by delivery network services, such as CloudFare, to identify the user to which a shared IP address corresponds and in order to apply the user’s security settings. | Own Domains | 30 days |
| DIF BROKER | Cookies Needed | gclid | Cookie used to perform click tracking on website tracking URLS or for redirection from the server to the website. | Own Domains | 30 days |
Third party cookies
DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA. uses third-party cookies on its website, at www.difbroker.com, in accordance with the following table.
| Ownership | Purpose | Cookies ID | Description | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Remarketing | _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Third party | 3 months | |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Remarketing | _gcl_au | Collect information on visitor behaviour in order to create statistics and reports. | Third party | 3 months |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Analytics | _gat_* | Allows users to be identified in different browsing sessions and stores information about the user in order to generate statistical data. | Third party | 1 day |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Analytics | APISID | Cookie used by Google to show personalised ads on Google sites based on recent searches and previous interactions. | Third party | 1 day |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Remarketing | NID | Cookie used by Google to show personalised ads on Google sites based on recent searches and previous interactions. | Third party | 6 months |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Remarketing | SID | Cookie used by Google to show personalised ads on Google sites based on recent searches and previous interactions. | Third party | 6 months |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Remarketing | DV | Cookie used by Google to show personalised ads on Google sites based on recent searches and previous interactions. | Third party | 1 day |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Remarketing | 1P_JAR | Cookie used by Google to show personalised ads on Google sites based on recent searches and previous interactions. | Third party | 2 years and 30 days |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Analytics | _GAT | Google Analytics cookie that is used to differentiate between the various tracking elements created in the session. | Third party | 10 minutes |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Analytics | _ga | Google Universal Analytics establishes a unique ID that is used to calculate data for analytical reports. | Third party | 2 years |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Analytics | _gid | Cookie used to differentiate between users. | Third party | 1 day |
| Google Analytics | Cookie Analytics | _utma | Cookies used by Google Analytics. Cookies starting with __utm come from Google Analytics and are used to keep track of visitor statistics. | Third party | 2 years |
| DoubleClick / Google | Cookie Remarketing | IDE | Cookie used by Google DoubleClick to record and report on the actions of the website user after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser’s ads with the aim of measuring the effectiveness of an ad and delivering targeted ads to the user. | Third party | 1year |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | __Secure-3PAPISID | Cookie that identifies your interests in order to display the most relevant ads. | Third party | 2 years |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | __Secure-3PSIDCC | Cookie that identifies your interests in order to display the most relevant ads. | Third party | 1 year |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | __Secure-3PSID | Cookie that identifies the user’s interests in order to display the most relevant ads. | Third party | 2 years |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | ADSENSE | Cookie used to improve the relevance of the ads displayed in pages that contain Google Ads, in order to show you the most relevant ads for your profile. | Third party | 1 year and 8 months |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | OTZ | Plik cookie, który zbiera informacje o preferencjach użytkownika, by wyświetlać reklamy najlepiej dopasowane do jego profilu. | Third party | 1 month |
| Cookie Remarketing | Facebook Pixel | Cookie used by Facebook to show personalized ads on Facebook and Facebook Audience Network pages, according to the user’s behaviour on the platform and previous interactions. | Third party | Session | |
| Cookie Remarketing | fr | Cookie used by Facebook to show personalized ads on Facebook and Facebook Audience Network pages, according to the user’s behaviour on the platform and previous interactions. | Third party | 3 months | |
| .google.com | Cookie Analytics | CGIC | Cookies used by Google Analytics to collect information and identify user preferences whenever the user visits pages that contain Google Maps. | Third party | 6 months |
| .google.com | Cookie Analytics | SEARCH_SAMESITE | Cookie used to identify how own and third-party cookies are handled. | Third party | 2 months |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | APISID | Cookies that allow Google to retain information about the user in order to adapt the way in which the website is presented, namely at the level of the user’s preferred language. These cookies allow the user to change the size of the text, the font and customize other content. These cookies collect information about user behaviour when visiting the website. | Third party | 2 years |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | CONSENT | Cookies that allow Google to retain information about you in order to tailor how the website is displayed, including your language preference. These cookies allow you to change the size of text, font and customise other content. These cookies collect information about user behaviour when visiting the website. | Third party | 17 years |
| .google.com | Cookie Analytics | HSID | about the user in order to adapt the way the website is presented, namely at the level of the user’s preferred language. These cookies allow you to change the size of text, font and customise other content. These cookies collect information about user behaviour when visiting the website. | Third party | 2 years |
| .google.com | Cookie Analytics | OGPC | Cookies that allow Google to retain information about you in order to tailor how the website is displayed, including your language preference. These cookies allow you to change the size of text, font and customise other content. These cookies collect information about user behaviour when visiting the website. | Third party | 1 month |
| .google.com | Cookie Analytics | SAPISID | Cookies that allow Google to retain information about the user in order to adapt the way the website is presented, namely at the level of the user’s preferred language. These cookies allow you to change the size of text, font and customise other content. These cookies collect information about user behaviour when visiting the website. | Third party | 2 years |
| .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | SIDCC | Cookies that allow Google to retain information about the user in order to adapt the way the website is presented, namely at the level of the user’s preferred language. These cookies allow you to change the size of text, font and customise other content. These cookies collect information about user behaviour when visiting the website. strony. | Third party | 1 day |
| .google.com | Cookie Analytics | SNID | Cookie that allows the targeting or retargeting of ads to the customer, retaining their preferences. | Third party | 6 months |
| .google.com | Cookie Analytics | SSID | Cookies that allow Google to retain information about the user in order to adapt the way the website is presented, namely at the level of the user’s preferred language. These cookies allow the user to change the size of text, the font and customize other content. These cookies collect information about user behaviour when visiting the website. | Third party | 2 years |
| doubleclick.net. | Cookie Analytics | test_cookie | Cookie that determines whether the user’s browser supports cookies. | Third party | 14 minutes |
| facebook.com | Cookie Remarketing | _fbp | Facebook Pixel | Third party | 3 months |
| google.com | Cookie Analytics | _GRECAPTCHA | Google Invisible reCalptcha, used in forms. | Third party | 6 months |
| Youtube.com / .doubleclick.net | Cookie Remarketing | DSID | Youtube video | Third party | 1 day |
| Youtube.com / .doubleclick.net | Cookie Remarketing | IDE | Youtube video | Third party | 1 day |
| Youtube.com / .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | 1P_JAR | Youtube video | Third party | 1 1 month |
| Youtube.com / .google.com | Cookie Remarketing | NID | Youtube video | Third party | 6 months |
| Youtube.com | Cookie Remarketing | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Youtube video | Third party | 6 months |
| Youtube.com | Cookie Analytics | YSC | Youtube video | Third party | Session |
| Youtube.com / .google.com | Cookie Analytics | DV | Youtube video | Third party | 1 day |
| facebook.com | Cookie Remarketing | dpr | Facebook Pixel | Third party | 1 week |
| facebook.com | Cookie Remarketing | wd | Facebook Pixel | Third party | 1 week |
| facebook.com | Cookie Remarketing | datr | Facebook Pixel | Third party | 1 day |
Social Media cookies
When you browse the DIF Broker website, you may be redirected to third party platforms or websites. The DIF Broker website does not define those used by third parties. Third parties are responsible for setting and ensuring the correct use of cookies when you are redirected to their websites, platforms or social networks.
Obtaining consent
In accordance with the provisions of Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002, as well as the provisions of Article 5(1) of Law 46/2012 of 29 August, as amended, “The storage of information and the possibility of accessing information stored in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or user shall only be allowed if the latter has given his/her prior consent”.
In these terms, and also following the Guidelines of the Article 29 Working Group, the use of cookies and their processing will only take place after the User’s consent has been obtained, which must be manifested by means of a positive and unequivocal action, namely the acceptance of cookies. This means, in operational terms, that the user must be provided with a simple but complete description of the use of cookies, including, by default, the opt-in configuration.
The provisions contained in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27 April 2016, are also applicable to the obtaining of the User’s consent, considering valid only the consent that has been given through “a freely given, specific, informed and explicit expression of will, by which the data subject accepts, through a positive, unequivocal statement or act, that personal data relating to him or her may be processed”.
Accordingly, cookies will only be used after consent has been obtained from users, as described above, and cookies will not be used in all other cases, apart from those cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website of DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA.
Cookies management
In addition to the options contained in the cookie controller on the DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA. website, users may block or restrict the use of cookies through their browser settings or through the device they use to access the internet. When limiting the use of cookies, the user should bear in mind that this may hinder the browsing experience and, in the limit, prevent certain functionalities from being executed correctly.
To manage cookies using a web browser, please follow these instructions:
- Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy -> Configuration. For more information, you can consult Microsoft support or the browser’s Help.
- Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> History -> Custom Configuration. For more information, please check out Mozilla Support or the browser’s Help.
- Chrome: Settings -> Show advanced options -> Privacy -> Content Settings. For more information, please check out the Google Help Center or Help on your browser.
- Safari: Preferences -> Security. For more information, please consult Apple’s support or the browser’s Help.
In addition to these instructions, the user may access the links below to consult instructions on how to manage their preferences regarding cookies depending on their browser type:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
- Safari for IOS (iPhone, iPad)
- Cookies Flash
- Opera
- Chrome for Android
Social media Icons
The DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA. web site uses Icons for social networks. By clicking on these Icons, the User will be redirected to the social network corresponding to the icon displayed. The social network buttons may record information relating to activities carried out by the User, including the registration of access to the social network in question from the DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA. website. Users should review the terms of use and personal data protection policies of such social networks in order to obtain the necessary information regarding the processing of their personal data.
Changes to the Cookie Policy
DIF BROKER – Empresa de Investimento, SA. reserves the right to update its cookie policy. When this occurs, updates or changes to this Policy will be posted on this page.
If you have any questions about this cookie policy, please contact us at RGPD@difbroker.com