Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and your choices

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help provide essential functionality and improve your experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled because they enable core features such as:

Session management: Keeping you logged in during your session
Security: Maintaining secure connections
Payment processing: Stripe cookies for secure checkout
Preference storage: Remembering your cookie consent choice

Cookies from Third-Party Services

Stripe: When you make a payment, Stripe sets essential cookies to process your transaction securely. Stripe is PCI DSS compliant and never stores your card data on our servers. See Stripe's Cookie Policy for details.

No Analytics or Marketing Cookies

Pro Boost does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking or marketing cookies. Your browsing activity is not tracked for advertising purposes.

3. Cookie Details

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`proBoostConsentV2`	Stores your cookie consent preference	180 days
`__stripe`, `m`	Stripe payment processing (fraud prevention, session management)	Varies (see Stripe policy)
`next-auth.session-token`	User authentication session (when implemented)	Session-based

4. Your Rights and Choices

Essential cookies: These cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.

Consent management: When you first visit Pro Boost, you will see a cookie banner where you can acknowledge our use of essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

Click the button above to review or change your cookie consent settings.

5. Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly, including payment processing.

6. Legal Basis

Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, our use of essential cookies is based on the legitimate interest of providing a secure, functional service. Your consent is recorded for transparency purposes.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified through the cookie banner or by email. Last updated: January 2025.

8. Contact

For questions about cookies and privacy, contact us at: info@pro-boost.pt

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD): https://www.cnpd.pt

NOTICE

This page is a template and should be reviewed by a legal professional before production launch. Update the contact email and ensure all information is accurate for your service.