Brava Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Brava uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, www.thebravaedit.com.

We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, remember your preferences, understand how visitors interact with our website and improve the browsing experience.

This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.

Brava complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Portuguese Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August, as amended, and other applicable data protection legislation.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your browser, remember certain information and provide a more consistent browsing experience.

Cookies may be temporary or persistent.

  • Session cookies are stored temporarily and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.

Cookies may be placed directly by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by external services integrated into the website (third-party cookies).

We may also use similar technologies, such as pixels and local storage, which perform comparable functions.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Our website may use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They support basic features such as navigation, security, page functionality and the storage of cookie consent preferences.

They cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings because the website may not function properly without them.

These cookies do not require prior consent where they are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

They may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page.

  • Traffic sources and visitor numbers.

  • Interactions with website content.

  • Browser and device information.

  • General website usage patterns.

We use this information to understand website performance, identify areas for improvement and make the Brava website more useful.

Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent.

Functional & Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember certain choices and preferences, such as settings or previous interactions.

They help provide a more consistent and personalized browsing experience.

Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, they are only activated with your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some website features or external integrations may place cookies through third-party services.

These services may collect information about your browser, device or interaction with embedded content.

Third-party cookies are subject to the respective provider's privacy and cookie policies. They are only activated where applicable consent has been obtained.

3. HOW LONG DO COOKIES REMAIN ON YOUR DEVICE?

The duration of cookies depends on their purpose and the service that places them.

Some cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a longer period.

We retain cookies only for as long as necessary for their intended purpose. Specific retention periods depend on the individual cookie and its provider.

You can review, manage and delete cookies through your browser settings.

4. YOUR CONSENT & COOKIE PREFERENCES

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to manage your preferences.

You can:

  • Accept all cookies.

  • Reject all non-essential cookies.

  • Manage your preferences by category.

Strictly necessary cookies remain active to ensure the website functions correctly.

Non-essential cookies, including analytics and preference cookies, are only activated after you have given your consent.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie preference settings available on our website.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before your withdrawal.

5. HOW TO MANAGE OR DELETE COOKIES

You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your internet browser.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device.

  • Delete existing cookies.

  • Block cookies from specific websites.

  • Block all third-party cookies.

  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of our website function.

For further information, consult the help pages of your browser:

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which provides certain technical and analytical services that may use cookies.

Depending on the features and integrations enabled, other third-party services may also place cookies or use similar technologies.

For further information about how Squarespace uses cookies, please visit:

https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001264507-The-cookies-Squarespace-uses

Third-party providers operate under their own privacy policies and terms. Brava does not control their independent cookie practices.

7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, the technologies we use or applicable legislation.

Any updates will be published on this page, with the revised date indicated at the top.

We encourage visitors to review this Policy periodically.

8. CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Brava uses cookies, please contact us:

victoria@thebravaedit.com