Cookies Policy

GUTFORLIFE Lda, with NIPC 518932281, with registered office at Rua Vale da Ajuda nº84, 8ºB, 9000-116 Funchal (parish of São Martinho, municipality of Funchal), entity that owns the online healthcare provider Gut for Life – Gastrointestinal Pathology.

Cookies are text files with a unique identifier that are sent to the user’s browser when accessing a website and are stored on the user’s computer or device used for access. 

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When you visit a website, it may store or collect information in your browser, primarily in the form of cookies. This information may relate to your device, your preferences, or yourself, and is mainly used to make the website function as expected. This information does not usually identify you directly, but it can provide you with a more personalized web experience. 

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Users may change their browser settings to manage and control cookies. Disabling this functionality does not prevent access to the website, but it may reduce the quality of your browsing experience and may even require the deactivation of certain services

When we use cookies on our website, they can fall into one of the following categories: 

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• Strictly Necessary Cookies – These are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. 

• Functional Cookies – These are essential to ensure the proper operation of the website and/or to provide enhanced features and personalization based on your interaction with the site. 

• Analytical Cookies – These are supplementary cookies that collect statistical information in order to analyze website usage and better understand user engagement. 

• Marketing and Advertising Cookies – These are not necessary for the website to function; however, they allow the integration of content from third-party platforms and enable the display of information tailored to users’ interests. 

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The cookies we use fall into two categories: 

• Persistent Cookies – These are stored in your browser on your access devices and are used whenever you return to our website. 

• Session Cookies – These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser’s cookie file until you leave the website. The information obtained by these cookies helps analyze web traffic patterns, allowing us to identify issues and provide a better browsing experience. 

You can also prevent the collection of information through Google Analytics cookies (provided by Google) by installing the tool available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookies are used to improve your experience as a user, allowing for faster and more efficient navigation. 

They perform several functions, such as helping website administrators understand how the site is being used, facilitating navigation, storing your preferences, and, in general, enhancing your overall user experience. 

• By using our services, you agree to our Cookie Policy. 

• In addition to reviewing this Policy, you should also consult our Privacy and Data Protection Policy. 

• If you wish to contact us for information about your rights or to raise any questions about how we use your information, you may reach us at geral@gutforlife.pt. However, if you remain dissatisfied, you may also contact the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD), whose contact details can be found at www.cnpd.pt. 

We may implement changes or updates to this Cookie Policy at any time, and therefore we encourage you to review this document regularly. 

Date: 28/08/2025      

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