Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Colony of Creators NGO uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, colonyofcreators.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. Who we are

Colony of Creators is a non-profit organization registered in Madeira Island, Portugal, with registration number 517330326.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at Azinhaga da Torre, 6, Machico, Madeira 9200-129, or by email at official@colonyofcreators.com.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the website.

Some cookies are set by us, while others are set by trusted third-party services we use on the site.

3. Why we use cookies

We use cookies to make our website work correctly, improve your browsing experience, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

We may also use cookies to support website analytics, measure performance, and help us improve the relevance and usability of our pages.

4. Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Preference cookies: These help remember choices you make, such as language or site settings.
  • Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited and how users move through the site.
  • Third-party cookies: These may be set by external services, such as embedded media, social platforms, or analytics tools.

5. Google Analytics and Hotjar

We use Google Analytics to collect information about website traffic and general usage patterns so we can improve our content and performance.

We may also use Hotjar to better understand how visitors interact with pages, including clicks, scrolling, and navigation behavior, so we can improve the user experience.

6. Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can also block some or all cookies, but please note that doing so may affect how parts of the website function.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

7. Consent and withdrawal

Where cookies are not strictly necessary, we rely on your consent before using them. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences or adjusting your browser settings.

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

8. Third-party services

Our website may include content or tools provided by third parties, such as analytics services, embedded videos, maps, or social media features. These third parties may set their own cookies and collect information according to their own policies.

9. Changes to this policy

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

Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.