Cookie Policy
Last revised 1 March 2026
This Cookie Use Policy explains which cookies and similar technologies are used on the website https://cognomenlaw.com/ (hereinafter, the “Website”), operated under the brand Cognomen Law by Ventos Arqueáveis Unipessoal Lda (NIPC 519153529, Portugal), the purposes for which they are used, the data that may be processed with their help, and how the Visitor can manage the Visitor’s settings.
This Cookie Use Policy supplements the Privacy Policy published at https://cognomenlaw.com/privacy.html. In the event of inconsistency, the Privacy Policy prevails with respect to the processing of personal data.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files saved by the browser on the Visitor’s device when the Visitor accesses a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize the device on subsequent visits, save preferences, ensure proper operation and collect anonymized usage statistics.
Similar technologies include browser local storage, pixels, web beacons and other means that record the fact of visiting the Website and interactions on it.
2. Cookies Used on the Website
By duration, cookies used on the Website are divided into session cookies, which are deleted when the browser is closed, and persistent cookies, which are stored on the device for a certain period.
2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies ensure the basic functioning of the Website: displaying pages, navigation, submitting the case assessment form and saving the Visitor’s choice regarding cookies. Without these cookies, the Website may function incorrectly. Source: the website platform, hosting and other technical infrastructure used by the Operator.
2.2. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may be used to collect anonymized statistics about Website traffic and visitor behavior for the purpose of improving the Website, including pages viewed, referral source, device type, clicks, scrolling, navigation and form submission.
2.3. Third-Party Cookies
The Website may use cookies set by third-party providers, including the website platform, hosting, forms, analytics, CRM, messengers and other service providers. Such cookies are set in accordance with the respective provider’s own data processing rules.
2.4. Marketing or Advertising Cookies
As of the date of this Cookie Use Policy, the Website does not use third-party marketing or advertising cookies such as Google Ads, Meta Pixel or similar tools, unless otherwise separately indicated on the Website. If such technologies are introduced, this Policy must be updated.
3. Data Processed Through Cookies
• IP address of the Visitor’s device;
• browser type, version and language, operating system type and screen resolution;
• referral source to the Website and search queries;
• pages visited, time and duration of the visit;
• actions performed on the Website, including clicks, scrolling and form submissions;
• session identifier and other technical identifiers.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
• for technical cookies — the Operator’s legitimate interest in ensuring the operation of the Website and processing Visitor inquiries in accordance with applicable law;
• for analytics and other optional cookies — the Visitor’s consent, expressed by continuing to use the Website after notification and/or by clicking the corresponding button in the cookie banner.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
• Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed;
• Persistent cookies may be stored for up to 1 year from the date of the Visitor’s last visit to the Website or until deleted by the Visitor through browser settings.
• Analytics service cookies are stored for the period established by the respective provider, usually not more than 2 years from the date of the last interaction.
6. Managing Cookies
• withdraw consent to optional cookies through the cookie banner on the Website, if available;
• delete previously saved cookies through browser settings;
• prohibit the setting of new cookies in the browser’s privacy settings;
• opt out of optional analytics cookies through available browser, banner or provider mechanisms.
Disabling technical cookies may result in partial or complete inoperability of the Website. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect the availability of the Website.
7. Cross-Border Data Transfer
Data collected through cookies may be processed on the infrastructure of the website platform, hosting, analytics and service providers used by the Operator. Cross-border transfer of personal data, if carried out, is governed by the Privacy Policy and applicable law.
8. Changes and Contact
The Operator may amend this Cookie Use Policy unilaterally. The current version is published at https://cognomenlaw.com/cookies or on another legal page of the Website. Continued use of the Website after publication of an updated version means acceptance of that version.
Questions and requests relating to this Cookie Use Policy may be sent to: Cognomen Law, Ventos Arqueáveis Unipessoal Lda, NIPC 519153529, Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal, Mon-Fri, 09:00-18:00 WET, e-mail: info@cognomenlaw.com.