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What cookies are
Cookies are small files that a website stores in your browser. Some are needed for the site to work; others, such as analytics or advertising cookies, can only be used with your consent.
Which cookies this site uses
At the moment, readers receive only one cookie: the one that stores the choice made in the cookie notice. The site does not load fonts, charts or any other content from third parties: everything is served by the site itself. The table also lists the cookies that will only be used if analytics or advertising are turned on, and only for people who accept them.
| Name | Purpose | Category | Duration | Set by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
hn_consentimento | Stores your choice in the cookie notice. | Necessary | 6 months | This site | In use |
hi_previa | Gives access to the pre-launch preview, for people who received the link. | Necessary | 7 days | This site | In use |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wordpress_test_cookie, wp-settings-* | The author's session in the site administration. Readers do not receive them. | Necessary | Session to 14 days | This site | In use |
_lscache_vary | Server cache for logged-in users (the author only). | Necessary | Session | This site | In use |
_ga | Distinguishes visitors, for aggregate statistics. | Statistics | 2 years | Google (Analytics) | Not in use at the moment |
_ga_* | Keeps the state of the visit, for aggregate statistics. | Statistics | 2 years | Google (Analytics) | Not in use at the moment |
__gads, __gpi | Show ads and limit how often they appear. | Advertising | 13 months | Google (AdSense) | Not in use at the moment |
__eoi | Security and fraud prevention in advertising. | Advertising | 6 months | Google (AdSense) | Not in use at the moment |
IDE (doubleclick.net) | Personalised advertising and ad measurement. | Advertising | 13 months | Google (DoubleClick) | Not in use at the moment |
How you give and withdraw consent
On your first visit, the cookie notice lets you accept all, reject all or choose by category, with equal prominence for each option. Rejecting does not stop you using the site. Your choice is kept for six months, and you can change it at any time under “Cookie settings” in the footer of every page.
If your browser sends the Global Privacy Control signal, the site treats it as a refusal of analytics and advertising.
Google and Consent Mode
If Google Analytics or Google AdSense are turned on, the site uses Google Consent Mode: before any choice, all storage signals are denied, and Google’s tags are only loaded after you accept the relevant category. For advertising in the European Economic Area, Google may show its own consent message.
How to delete cookies in your browser
You can view and delete cookies in your browser settings. If you delete the consent cookie, the notice appears again on your next visit.
More information
To find out how personal data is handled, read the privacy policy. Questions: jorge@algarve.life. Last updated: 26-10-2026.