Cookie Policy

PTCRIS, accessible through the URL: https://ptcris.pt/, is owned by the Foundation for Science and Technology, IP, abbreviated as FCT, with headquarters at Av. D. Carlos I, 126, 1249-074 Lisbon, NIPC 503904040 and telephone: +351 21 3924300 assumes the role of controller of personal data.

PTCRIS uses cookies and similar technologies to improve its quality and users' browsing experience. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about the use of cookies and similar technologies, their management methods, and how they are used by PTCRIS.

The Cookies Policy implemented by FCT complies with the requirements applicable to the processing of personal data, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 679/2016 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April (“GDPR”) and also the requirements contained in Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August (with the amendments introduced by Law No. 16/2022 of 16 August and by Law No. 46/2012 of 29 August).

Through this Cookie Policy, FCT informs users about the use of cookies on PTCRIS, which should be analyzed in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

For more information about cookies, see http://www.youronlinechoices.com/pt/.

You can also contact the FCT via the following email address: [email protected].

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information that are stored on personal computers (PCs) or other devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, etc.) each time users visit a website through a web browser. Cookies allow websites to store certain information about users, eliminating the need for users to repeatedly enter the same information or preferences. That is, on each subsequent visit, the browser sends these cookies to the website that originated them and, in certain cases, to other websites other than the original website.

Cookies, therefore, are information files that can assume various functions, being able to save the user's preferences for certain types of information or save information related to their visit to each website, with the main objective of detecting the user in their visits to websites and their respective configuration parameters and their preferences in this regard.

The use of cookies does not affect internet access and does not identify the individual user, but only the device used.

2. What are the functions of Cookies?

Cookies perform various functions, including helping manage and update website content, understanding how websites are used, facilitating user navigation by saving their preferences, and generally improving the website user experience. They also serve to ensure that websites display content relevant to each user. Therefore, they are tools for continuously improving the user experience.

3. Types of cookies

Entity that carries out its management

Own – Cookies sent to users' terminal equipment from a computer or domain managed by the website owner and from which the service requested by the user is provided.

Third Party – Cookies sent to users' terminal devices from a computer or domain not managed by the website owner, but by another entity that processes the data obtained through cookies. These include cookies installed from a computer or domain managed by the website owner, but where the information collected through these cookies is managed by a third party.

Period in which they remain active

Session – Cookies designed to collect and store data while users access a website. They are generally used to store information that is only relevant to providing the service requested by users on a single occasion (e.g., a list of purchased products).

Persistent – Cookies in which the data is still stored on the terminal and can be accessed and processed for a period defined by the website owner and whose retention period can vary from a few minutes to several years.

Purpose

Technicians – Cookies that allow users to navigate a website, platform, or application and use the different options or services available, e.g., control traffic and data communication, identify the session, access restricted areas, remember the elements that make up an order, share content through social networks, etc.

Personalization – Cookies that allow users to access the website with some predefined general characteristics, based on a series of criteria on their equipment, such as the language, the type of browser used to access the service, and the regional settings from which users access the website.

Analysis – Cookies that allow the website owner to monitor and analyze user behavior. The information collected through this type of cookie is used to measure the activity of websites, applications, or platforms and to create browsing profiles of users of these websites, applications, and platforms, in order to introduce improvements based on the analysis of data on the use made by website users.

Advertising – Cookies that allow the most efficient management possible of advertising spaces that, where appropriate, the website owner has included on a website, application or platform from which the requested service is provided based on criteria such as edited content or the frequency with which ads are displayed.

From behavioral advertising – Cookies that allow for the most efficient management of advertising spaces that, where appropriate, the website owner has included on a website, application, or platform from which the requested service is provided. These cookies store information about user behavior through continuous observation of their browsing habits, which allows the development of a specific profile to display ads based on that profile.

4. What types of cookies does PTCRIS use?

Essentials:
Strictly necessary/technical cookies: These are essential cookies because they enable navigation on the website and the use of its features, including recording whether or not the user has authorized the use of cookies by the website. This type of cookie does not require the user's prior consent for storage.
Retention period for data collected in this context: one year after collection.

Non-essential:
Functional/personalization cookies: These cookies allow websites to remember information about the user's choices, such as language, region, and personalization of the website's browsing experience. These cookies expire at the end of the user session (for example, when the user closes the browser window) or may persist for longer to remember the user's preferences and choices on the website, if accepted.
Retention period for data collected in this context: one year after collection.

Analytical cookies:
These cookies are used to analyze how users use a website and to monitor its performance, for example, which pages receive the most visits or whether any error messages are returned to the user. This allows us to provide a high-quality experience by personalizing the offer and quickly identifying and correcting any issues that arise. These cookies are used for continuous improvement and statistical analysis.

To collect this type of cookies, FCT uses the Google Analytics analysis tool and its cookies. See the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

Retention period for data collected in this context: two years after collection.

5. User consent to the collection of non-essential cookies

Under applicable privacy and data protection legislation, non-essential cookies are considered personal data.

Through PTCRIS, the following categories of personal data will be collected, subject to users' prior consent: browsing and tracking data. Authentication information will also be collected without the need for consent, as it is essential for the correct and normal functioning of PTCRIS.

For information on how FCT processes personal data, what rights you have in this regard and how you can exercise them, as well as what security measures have been implemented to ensure the protection of your data, please consult our Privacy Policy.

Under Law No. 41/2004 of 18 August (with the amendments introduced by Law No. 16/2022 of 16 August and Law No. 46/2012 of 29 August), the installation and use of cookies is dependent on the user's consent, except if the cookies were used to (a) transmit a communication over an electronic communications network; (b) to provide an information society service expressly requested by the subscriber or user.

The user may choose whether or not to provide their personal data.

By default, FCT only collects cookies essential for the correct and normal functioning of PTCRIS.

By clicking the “I accept cookies” button, the PTCRIS User is consenting to the provision of data through the cookies that he/she consents to be collected, under the terms of this Policy and our Privacy Policy.

However, the User may decide not to give consent by clicking the "I do not accept cookies" button. Please note, however, that disabling cookies may prevent some PTCRIS services from functioning properly, partially or completely affecting navigation, which will impact your experience using PTCRIS.

6. Cookie management in browsers

There is no standard way to remove or block cookies. However, all browsers allow for the general removal of cookies from the user's computer. However, disabling cookies may result in some or all available features being disabled or unavailable, negatively impacting the browsing experience.

Users may edit their preferences regarding the use of cookies on PTCRIS by accessing the “cookie settings” menu and must save their selection for this purpose.

For more information on how you can control the cookies stored on your device, please consult the instructions provided by your browsers below:

Google Chrome

Select the “settings” menu;
Select the “Show advanced settings” option;
Under “Privacy,” select “Content Settings.”
More information about Google Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox

Select the “Tools” menu;
Select the “Preferences” option;
At the top, select the “Privacy” icon.
More information about Mozilla Firefox.

Safari

Select the “Edit” menu;
Select the “Preferences” option;
At the top, select the “Privacy” icon.
More information about Safari.

Microsoft Edge

Select the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner and select the “settings” option;
Click on the three horizontal bars in the upper left corner of the page and select the “Cookies and site permissions” option;
Select “Manage and delete cookies”;
Learn more about Microsoft Edge.

If you use more than one browser, you must manage cookies independently for each browser.

More information about Cookies at: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

Please note that if you configure your browser to block technical/essential cookies, you may not be able to use PTCRIS and view its content and use its services.

Disabling cookies may result in some PTCRIS services or functions being unavailable or malfunctioning, and users may be required to manually change or enter certain information or preferences each time they visit PTCRIS. Disabling other cookies, including third-party cookies, will not affect how PTCRIS works.

The choices that users make in relation to PTCRIS cookies will, in turn, be recorded in a special technical cookie, with the characteristics indicated in the table described above.

7. Cookie management in PTCRIS

Users may, at any time, edit their preferences regarding the use of cookies on PTCRIS, making it as easy to give consent as to withdraw it.

8. Analytical cookies

Table with the name of analytical cookies and the description of their function
Name	Dostawca / Domain	Validity	Description
brwConsent	.airtable.com	5 minutes	This cookie is used to record the user's consent to the use of cookies on the website, ensuring compliance with the website's privacy policy by remembering the user's preferences and consent state regarding cookies.
__Host-airtable-session	Airtable airtable.com	1 year	This cookie is used to manage the user session in a secure way, ensuring the user's interaction with the website is seamless and secure while accessing Airtable integrations or content.
__Host-airtable-session.sig	Airtable airtable.com	1 year	This cookie is used to ensure secure user sessions and for authentication purposes.
AWSALBTGCORS	Amazon Web Services, Inc. airtable.com	7 days	This cookie is used to support load balancing, ensuring that visitor page requests are routed to the same server in any browsing session.

9. Update of the Cookie Policy

FCT reserves the right to make changes to this Cookies Policy at any time, and these changes will be duly publicized.

We recommend that users of our website review our cookie policy periodically to stay informed about how FCT manages cookies.

Personal data stored by FCT is encrypted and anonymized, whenever possible, and subject to access control based on the principle of least privilege.

The FCT continually reviews its information quality and security practices to ensure, on the one hand, continuous improvement and, on the other, monitoring new cyber threats and implementing the necessary countermeasures.

Despite the security measures implemented by the FCT, users must also proactively adopt security measures, which includes ensuring they are using an up-to-date device and browser with properly configured security patches, an active firewall, antivirus, and anti-spyware software.

Atualizado em April 11, 2025