Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 13 July 2026

Hortelã uses cookies and similar technologies to keep this website working, remember your cookie choices and, only with your permission, understand how visitors use the website through Google Analytics. You can accept, reject or change your non-essential cookie choices at any time using the Cookie preferences icon.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, phone or other device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember certain choices and provide information about how the website is used.

2. Cookies we use

Hortelã currently uses the following cookie categories:

Necessary cookies — Required for the website to operate properly and to remember your cookie-consent choices. These cannot be switched off.

Analytics cookies — With your permission, Google Analytics uses cookies such as “_ga” to distinguish visitors and sessions and help us understand how the website is used. Analytics cookies are not permitted unless you consent.

Preference and marketing cookies — Hortelã does not currently use these categories. We will update this policy and request your consent before using them.

  1. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are viewed and how the website performs. When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics may use first-party cookies, including “_ga”, to distinguish visitors and sessions. Analytics storage remains denied unless you give permission through our cookie banner. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the Cookie preferences icon.

  1. Managing your cookie choices

When you first visit the website, you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or customise your preferences. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting the Cookie preferences icon displayed on the website. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.

  1. How long cookies last

Our cookie-consent preference is remembered for 180 days. Google Analytics cookies, including “_ga” and “_ga_<container-id>”, may remain on your device for up to two years unless you delete them sooner, change your browser settings or withdraw consent. Some browsers may apply shorter limits.

  1. Contact us

For questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, your cookie choices or how Hortelã handles website data, contact us at info@hortela.co.uk.